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The Mediterranean

BRITAIN PROTESTS TO ITALY

Reinforcing Of Libya

Objected To

A PROTEST has been lodged with the Italian Foreign Office by the British Ambassador in Rome against the despatch of troops to

reinforco Libyh, in violation of the Anglo- Ilallah accord. In conjunction with the protest Italy has been informed that Britain also disapproves of the Italian Press attacks against France.

London, Feb. 14.

Iis revealed that the Brish Am- bassador to Rome, Lord Perth, in- formed Count Ciano yesterday that Great Britain considers the despatch of Italian reinforcements to Libya, a violation of the Anglo-Italian accord and airo that the Government dis- approves of the Italian Press at tacks against France,

were

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Refugee Problems

HOMELESS ARRIVE IN LONDON

London, Feb. 15. Fifty-four stateless refugee chil- dren brought out from the "No Man's Land" on the German-Polish fron tler, have urrived in London. Each of the 34 boys and 20 girls, whos

whose ager runge from 18 months 10 15 years, carled a yellow Identifilention card giving name and other details.

The children have been allocated to particular homes-In. Britain by guarantors who have undertaken to Taintain them in their homes. They will remain in England until they are 18, and by that time they will have been taught some calling which will enable them to make an independent existence in the Dominions.-Reuter,

Humours Dented

Members of the declared to-day

London, Feb. 14.

Evlan Committee that an oversens report that a $300,000,000 corpora- tion will be organised to finance emigration of Jews from Germany was fantastic." They pointed put that details of the corporation were not yet worked out while the cor- pornilon would only require a sinal- ler capital. It might later Boat loans were likely to be which,, however, considerably smaller than $400,000,- 000-Uulted Press.

Atraining Syrian Disorders

Lord Perth, the British Ambassa- dor, told Count Ciano that the at- tacks

France on Anglo-Italian relations, but Count Ciano rejected responsibility for the anti-French Press campaign, saying that it was France's fauit.

A much

Well informed circles understand that Count Clano coldly replied that Italy was merely bringing her effee- tive forces In Libya up to 30,000 men which is the normal number and said that the reinforcements were neces Aary because France had higher number in Tunis. It is re- ported that Count Clano said that France has 200,000 troops in Tunis which British circles consider most improbable. Dritish quarters also believe that Italy alreally has 60,000 troops In Libyn.--United Press.

Kalian Troops Increased

London, Feb, 14.

It is learned that the British Gov- ernment has made inquiries in Rome

weck about the reports Inst

that Italian forces In Libya are being in- creased. The Italian reply was that forces had recently been supplement-

said the reason cd, but

was that France had strengthened her troops in Tunisia.-Reuter's Bulletin.

Spain

Britain May Recognise

Police Fire On Crowd

The strikers, demanding ratifica- tion of the Franco-Syrian treaty, began to bombard the Government building with stones, whereupon the

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Thursday,

Kuling Residents

To Be Escorted

Shanghal, Feb. 15.

It is officially stated that the British, Americans and Japanese. have reached a tentative agree- ment that Ave Britons and Americans, including the Cap- lain of the gunboat Ladybird at the British Vice-Consul at Hankow will proceed to Kuling on February 17 and escort the Kuting refugees to Kluklang two days later,

It is emphasised that the Chinese have not yet agreed to allow the parly a safe passage through the Chinese Ines.-- Reuter,

HONGKONG VICTORIA LEAGUE

Assistance To Students While In England

In 1831 a local Committee of the Victoria League, under the chairman- ship of the Colonial Secretary, Uhe lion. Mr. N. L. Smith, was formed in Hongkong and since that time has investigated many cases of students from Hongkong proceeding to England who wished to

themselves of avail the assistance offered by the League in London. The assistance offered is

gratulious, and takes the form of meeting students, Anding quarters, advising on educational matters and, as far as possible, helping in regard to admission to the Universities.

The League also gives facilities for visiting places of Interest and generally in bringing students Into contact with English social life.

The League reports 'on the health of students and will, if so desired, act as guardians.

senal introductions to

February 16,

Local Overnight News

1939.

St. Andrew's Church

First Deficit For Number Of

Years Is Reported

That the St. Andrew's Church had had a successful year in its sporting, recreational and social activities, but had experienced a deficit of $285.44, the first for some years, were points mentioned by the Rev. J. R. Higgs in his speech at the annual meeting of the Church held on Tuesday night.

of

balonce

Annual Report

The

Part of te Hon. Secretary's speech was as follows:

vacancies

In June, Mr. Stokes found that it was for him to carry

Besides the Rev. Higgs, who is the number of Christmas Communicants Vlear of the Church, there were also since the Church was opened. present Mr. H. Dormer, flon.choir, under the able direction of Mr. Treasurer and People's Warden; Mr. | Duuwin, has been both regular in A. C. Jeffreys, Vicar's Warden; Mr. attendance, conscientious in its work H. N. Stevenson, Iton. Secretary, and and more than usually large in num- a large number of parishioners. bers. The Holy Communion Fellow-

The Rev. J. R. Higgs suld in part: | ship Breakfasts continue to be Here at St. Andrew's this year we popular as ever despite what was de- as the "Borla Breakfast" have pursued our usual sporting and seribed recreational activilles. The Club during the summer. The work of has had very successful year both the Women's Guild, which looks after in hockey and badminton. We have the Church linens etc. is much up- two ludier' Lenins in the hockey preciated. St. Andrew's ingrning feague and two men's teains in the service is broadenst every six weeks each and we have heard appreciation of It, badminton. The first team In

well are doing very

indeed. The not only from the Colony but from share on grounds that we

on King's other parts of China. Park, granted us by the Government, And so worship, evangelisin and have again been greatly appreciated Church Services hold their

proper and used regularly both for

place in our large organisation. They hockey and tennis. The Club organised the should control, inspire and direct ail Culony Marathon Race for the that we do. St. Andrew's then, may eighteenth successive year. Through

well continue to take the lead in the out the year it has had its weekly life of Central Kowloon. Let us look

to the future with and social ac- programme sporting

greater optimism livities and its membership now than ever. Let us go out to recever stands higher than ever before section arouse the careless, visit and relieve Only the fallen, restore the penilent, a week or two agɑ produced two one-act plays that drew the sick, turn and soften the wicked large audiences. Other organisations, and strengthen and confirm the faith- too, like the Women's Fellowship,

ful. Let us go out to construct such; Senuts, Cubs, Rovers, Fellowship of an edifice to the love and power and Youth, have had their recreational Joy of God here, that all may rise. programmes. I should like it to be up and call us blessed. known more widely than it is that St. Andrew's by no means neglect this level of living. It is given its proper place within oun comprehen-

During the past year regular alvė organization.

monthly meetings were held, which numbered eleven. Various changes Beirut, Feb. 15.

Deficit for Year First You will see from the

of the original Council appointed by One was killed and more than 100

Students are furnished with per-sheet that this year we have a deflet Cmdr. Henderson and Cmdr. Graves the Itst general meeting took place. injured in clashes between demon-

It is some years since we resigned owing to their departure prominent of $205.44. strators and the police after the pro people, and are given the opportunity had a deficit, but owing to our very for clamation of a general strike ut

and the Huins,

of visiting the Houses of Parliament, Reavy expenses this year it was to be for the United Kingdom

were filled by Mrs. and Ronclogh, besides expected. We are grateful to our Hurlingham, | ***

attending many

large receptions, treasurer and all our friends for Jeffreys, and Mr. Stevenson. dances, and partles. The League will keeping it as low as this. It was also furnish personal reports on students unfortunate, that although there has the duties of Secretary, why on been a small increase over last year's under its care for the bencât of

collections, we only received about Stevenson.

accordingly taken

over by Mr. parents and guardians.

half our usual gifts on Thanksgiving

From April to November, the meet- I am told that that was pro-ings were presided over by the Rev. Day. bably due to the Diocesan Fete

Rosenthall acting Vicar,

The coming on the same day. We were

Council, having received only able too, to give $400 instead of altogether we have much cause for aiderable amount of time at various the usual $185 to the Diocese. But numerous complaints as to the con-

dition of the kneelers, devoted a

a con- encouragement

despite all this. There are few other churches I have meetings to this question. Schemes known or served in who could have for repair, together with

estimates stood up to the heavy financial debut owing to the state of the Church for complete renewal, were discussed, mands made upon St. Andrew's this finances, the Council felt that the year. But this coming year

hope we shall s11 give to the utmost of funds were available.

matter must remain in abeyance until our capacity so that ot the next annual meeting we may try to meet our full obligations to the diocese and start the New Year with a small balance.

We are proud of the fact that we have done much social service at St. Andrew's again this year. To begin

The Buildings and Grounds Com- mitice. will, there has been our Medical boats of the serious defects in the War Working Party, comprising up-

of the Chater Room roof, due war wards of twenty ladies, who

to the revages of white ante, and the met in the hall

three mornings a taken in week right throughout the year (in-

immediately. The affected beam has now been replaced, cluding the hottest summer months) and the wails colour-washed. to make bandages and medical re-

'The quisites for the war wounded soldiers. and the walls colour-washed.

affected beam has now been

replaced. They have done a noble work. I be Hall has been thoroughly examined The London, Feb, 16.

lieve they are the only Commenting on yesterday's rubber

group of by white ant experts, who have now European worden who are now doing given quota decision, most of the morning

The local committee consists of the

this in the Colony. Then, two of our ther Inspection of the Church bulld- clear certificate. On д fur- newspapers are agreed that all rec- tions of the industry should be rea- Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong- Scouts, have given their weekly ser- Vicarage had not been redecorated Colonial Secretary, (Chairman); the organisations, the Club and the Rover Ings, this Committee found that the sonably entisfied with the Commit-kong. Mr. D. J. Sloss; the Secretary vice to the Street Sleepers' Shelter for some time and decidest that this tee's decision.

Society as they have done for several work should be carried out at the The Manchester Guardian admits for

Chinese

Affairs, the Hon. Mr. W. J. Carrie; the Director of Education,

years past. In addition to this, the that a 50 per cent. rate was unplea-

Dr. S. W. Ts'o; the

whole work in connection with our

same time as the Church Hall. Mr. C. G. Sollis; Dr. Miss Alien Church's Benevolent Fund has been santly low for growers, but considera

Incumbents Insurance T. N. Chou that the release of a further five per crat. would have probably depressed

the Inspector of English done again this year, touching the ticulars

Robinson and Mr. R. Dormer, have bers of St. Andrew's, like Mrs. J. F. given their service to the Boys' and Girls Club Movement. Money has also been given to deserving chari- tles. I cannot hope to make

police fired on the crowd,

The manager of a Syrlan bank at Home yesterday afternoon asked the French military authorities for pro- tection. The bank building is now occupied by 50 men under the com- | mand of a French officer.

handed

Cheerful at Studies

The report of Mr. A. G. Morkill. Joint Secretary for the Committee which concerns itself with students from Hongkong and Malaya, for the the representative of the French first half of 1038 contains the follow- Chlef Commissioner a memorandum ing: outlining the difficult political situa

The Syrian Government

Britain

tion created by non-ratification of "The students as a body are pur the Franco-Syrian treaty, and de- suing their

studles in thier usual manding recall of diplomatie repre-cheerful way and most of them will sentatives In the Syrian border make a success of them. There la Sintes, as well as creation of a Syrian still, in spite of propaganda, a ten- army-United Press.

dency for half-educated men to come over before they are qualified to enter a University. It cannot be

re. peated too often that such men have great difficulty in galning adn

admission and should complete their education up to the necessary standard. It is only fair to point out that of the two recent Cases of students sent down from Universities, ene came over in defiance of the advice ten- dered to him by the Victoria League and the other was brought over by his own headmaster without consult- ing the League. Owing to the action of the League Committees these cases are fewer than they used to be."

Franco Soon Rubber Quota

Decision Is Praised

London, Feb, 15.

The Cabinet meeting this morning

is understood to have considered the

latest developments in Spain.

It is felt in politicul circles that there will be no announcement on the question of recognition of the Franco Government until the situa tion in Spain is further clarified. Reuter Bulletin,

Britain to Be First

London, Feb. 14. The main discussion at the usual weekly meeting of the British Cabinet is believed to have centred on the recognition of General Franco,

In the light of the full report on the meeting of the Cabinet yester- day, the French Government appears to have envisaged recognition, but

Arst of all they want assurances on several points, including the with- drawal of Italian troops.

The petition of the British Gov- ernment appears to be similar to that revealed in Poris. There is

that

to

apparently a concensus of opinion in favour of granting recognition to General Franco without delay, and contrary to the opinion generally ex- pressed hitherto, it is repliced Beltain, for every reason-political and geographical-is better able take the Arst step than the French. The suggestion heard in some quarters that the whole situation might be completely changed in ta- vour of the Loyalists should Franco Italian tension lead to an conflict, is regarded in London both dishonest and against the best interest of all countries, including Spain itself United Press.

armed

as

the great mass of British publie opinion. Reuter Special.

Opinion of The Tunes

London, Feb. 15. In a leading article on the ques tion of the possible recognition of General Franco, The Times says that the argument an which recognition of the new ruler of a State must be based is whether its position over that of any rival is sufficient to make him responsible for the con

luct of Stato policy.

OT

The Government has the best means of assessing the difficult ques- tion of authority. It must take the responsibility for withholding stranting recognition.

can, of

·course, be argued, and is being" or gued that General Franco is not in possession of the traditional capital of Spain and therefore connot be properly regarded as the master of the country. That argument will Lidoubtedly be taken into account V British Cabinet-United

Hon. Mr.

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ave

FI

it was found that the organ needed Towards the latter part of the year

complete overhaul. Renovations were carried out, necessitating expenditure of $455, which was ap- proved by the Council.

An

have necessary for Would have to be

At the July Council meeting, par- of a suggested insurance

the price without attracting serint Hon. Secretary) lives of scores of people; and mem-policy on the lives of the Incumbents

stantial purchases.

for

The Times points out that while the claim of the American consumer reasonably low price must re-

consideration, the deprecin ceive due tion of sterling in terms of the dollar

since the September crisis means that the American buyer is now obtaining Yubber at about three- eighths pence per pound cheaper,

All sections of the press agree with the decision, which la particularly welcomed by market interests, but enthusiasm is qualified by the sur- mise that the Committee was warned of the possibility of some reduction in absorption In the second quarter, particularly in the

United States where the notor car output is run- ning ahead of sales-Reuter.

STOCK MARKET

REPORT

The Hongkong Stock Exchange ofeiat suminary issued at 12.30. p.m. yesterday says:

The market was quiet, with very Jittle change in prices.

Players Hongkong Bank 5,410 ed. Union Insurance $480 China Underwriters $0.85 HK. Fire inentance $175 Providents fold) 2014 Chinese Estates $100 Yaumall Forrten (Old) #22% China Lights (Now) #515 H.K. Electrics $37.

Canton lees-$1

11.K. Neps $1 Wing On .16.)__ #33% Entertainment # Mattunens (H.K. 2/

Bollers Biar Ferries $23k-

Kales Hongkong Bank 21120 Anton lastraned 3407- Star Ferries $715% Entertainments 17

it. 8. Hotels-01%

Antariks P. 48. Atoka P.

Baguio Gold Pa. 1934

Cheo Grove P

Consolidated Mine". Pk.. 003 –

Demonstration P

18

San Maurielo - PW.-- 1.83 - United Parcals P.00

Trun On, (Joint Hon. Secretary), Such persons as may wish to avall League should apply to one of themselves of the assistance of the the Honorary Secretaries, with a view to obtaining a letter to the Secretary of the Lengue in London.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE 0.3.A. ANNUAL MEETING

Beligious Education

the Church of England Trustees, of the Churches was received from

various meetings, but as this would

The Scheme was fully discussed at involve an expenditure of $600 per plete survey of all this humanitarian that it could not

com year, the Council were unanimous work the Church is doing. You will The Council did, however, consider bo entertained. And our people in not a few of the the

possibility good works of the Colony,

of an alternative polley, which it could submit to the The 17th annual general meeting At St. Andrew's we must think of scheme was found to be beyond our Trustees, but even this modifed of the Queen's Collego Old Boya

learning chiefly in terms of Religious Association was held on Tuesday at Learning, though, as you know, te present income, and at the Decem 3.15 pm, at the Chinese Club. The Lolema School uses the hall for a day:

meeting was finally rejected. Hon. Secretary's report and the Hon. school and we are

At one Council meeting, on behalf Treasurer's statement of accounts for touch with them. But the whole was made to Mr. Stapleton, for the very much in of the Congregation, a presentation the year 1808 were passed,

work of Religious Education has gone faithful performance of his duties as mittee members for the year 1939

The following officials and Comforward again this year. There are a Warden., and it was with regret our two Sunday Schools with about that his resignation was received as a were elected:

President, Mr. C. G. Anderson: work of both the Superintendents and

160 children In both of them. The member of the Church Council. Vice-Presidents, Messrs. F. J. de

A Day of Prayer and Gifts Rome and S. M. Churn; Hon.

teachers Is something of which we

held on December 3, and the financial Treasurer, Mr. Leung Ping-bin;

Thomas very kindly took charge of The lust point of interest is the General Committee, Messers. Lo

the Senior School for eight months Magazine, which caused the Council un, Ifung Mo-chlu, Wei Tat, Cheong Cheung-Ip, J. F. Grose, Chow Ping-

for which we warmly, thank her. considerable anxiety at the last meet- Wal-fung. Chan Foong-kec, Lo Citi-Andrew's. Not only, though, in the to $855. With the object of re- The work of the Sunday Schools is ing. It was reported that the loss "highlights" of St of $237 at the end of 1937, had grown ting. Man lung-cho, chie, Leung Sik-kwan, Ng Ching-Sunday Schools, but in organisations, moving this defleit, it was suggested

Ho Hung-

like the Fellowship of Youth, and

the that some small charge be made for Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and lovers each issue of the Magazine. It was the work of Religious Education and agreed that a minimum charge of $3 character training has made progress. per year should be made. Who can rightly evaluate such work? In conclusion I would like to add

Wag

Secretary, Mr. Gurbax Singh; Hon. ran be legitimately proud, Mrs. result, $1,489, was very gratifying.

chung. Mak Cheuk-hot, College Hend Prefect.

the

Mr. Leung Iu-wing was re-elected Hon. Auditor for the year 1930.

CONTINENTAL

STURDY

and STRONG

Gnc of the

It will be influencing for good both that the past year has been a some- the children concerned and the com- what diflcult time for the munity long after we have

Church

laid it Council, but it is felt that with

down. There are few other pieces normal year and continued support of work in the world that are more of the Congregation, 1939 can be worth-while..

A modern, durch has all these sides to it work with Worship Inspiring and Infuencing them all Mr. Rosenthall, n you know, has

Tooked forward to with confidence.

Spelling Bee

been in charge of the Church during TT

my absence Unis year, and we thank HOW many of these words are

the

him and the

correct and what is wrong with

·Bishop himself, for conduct of the services, as well as the others? the other clergy who have assisted starbord U. Bb Andrew's continues to have

pizioto

Its bright vollgregational murvicos and

statuary

the good numbers attending them

appointer.

tos; statuesque.

English Oxford Dictionary

have been well maintained. On inga of these words will:be/

Christmas Day, we bad the hughest pareig

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