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United States

EFFECT OF U.S. ARMS SYSTEM

Washington, Mar. 22. Senator Key Pittman contended that the cash-and-carry provisions of the proposed amended Neutrality Act which he is to introduce will be directly injurious to Japan because it will force the Japanese to pay cash for her purchases in the

United States as

Chinn has done through However, impartial out.. doubt if the view will be fully ten- able since Japan has already been forced virtually to pay cash. Pro- ponents contend that the cash-and- carry provisions will ald China mere than Japan because they will partly counter-balance Japan's superiority in munitions manufacture.

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MEMEL JOINS REICH

Gormans Rejoicing

Following a virtual ultimatum from Germany for the cension of Memel, the Lithuanian Government has accepted the demands and will hand over the territory almost Im- mediately. Lithuanian troops evacuating Memel while there has been a mass flight of Jews from the territory.

Arc

Herr Iller plans a triumphant entry Into Memel on Thursday. He will arrive by warship.

Acrioultural Vane

Thursday,

$2,000,000

Ransom

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Palestine

THE

HAWAN

Note for Pyott MCMAHON

Ticfiisin, Mar. 22.

A number of foreign nationals Hving in the Japanese occupied areas in Tientsin have moved inlo fl10 British and French Concessions as a result of the abduction of Mr. H. F. Dyoti, 52-year-old Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce, threo who was kidnapped by Chinese from his home in the former German Concession an March 17.

As a result of the inßux all. the hotels in the two Concessions aro overcrowded.

There is af, no trace of Mr. Dyott, but an anonymous note was received this morning by Wilson and Company, of which Afr. Dyall Is the managing director, demanding $2,000,000 for his release, Reuter.

Berlin, Mar. 22. The return. of. Memel, is porticu- larly welcomed in economic circles here because Memelland is essential- ly an agricultural region. Out of a total population of 150,000 about two thirds are employed either directly Britain or Indirectly in agriculture, while the rest carns Its livelihood in in- dustry, handicraft, and flahing trades. The principal Industries in the

limber,

paper and region are the Victualling industries, Bs well a metallurgy, machine building and textiles. Trans-Ocean.

The present plan, if invoked, will prevent both China and Japan from

Economic Adjustments buyinst manufactured munitions. However, they could buy raw mater

Kaunas, Mar. 32. fals from which Japan will manu- An official communique states that facture munitions, while China, lack- Germany promised to take into ac- ing in this industry, would be handi-court Lithuania's economic interests

cash-and-carry capped. Under the

Cry if the transfer is spontaneous, system Ching could obtain unlimited manufactured arms by paying cash. Japan would have the same oppor- be less essential to her military efficiency,

The Pittman Bij contemplates equal treatment to both countries. However, the actual milltary effects cannot be predicted due to incalcul able circumstances, such as contro) of the seas-United Press,

Reaction To Memel Annexation

LETTERS

:

No Agreement On Interpretation

London, Mar. 21. The report of the Committee set up by the United Kingdom and Arab delegations to the Palestine Confér ence to consider the McMahon cor respondence in published as a White Paper.

The Committee which was headed on the British side by the Lord Chan- cellor, and on the Arab alde, first by the Prime Minister of Iraq, and Inter by his successor as leader of the Iraq! delegation, Sayyid Taufiq at Suwaldy, cites the contentions of the two sides regarding the meaning of the corres- pondence, and then states that "both" the Arab and the United Kingdom representatives have tried as they 11ope with success--to understand the point of view of the other party, but they have been unable to reach an agreement upon the Interpretation of the correspondence.

March 23,1939.

Denmark Nervous K Shoes

Copenhagen, Mar. 22

The Premier, M. Stauning, stated that the Danish Naal leader, Frits Clausen, has ex- pressed himself in such a way that it must be regarded na an appeal that Germany will deni with Denmark in the same manner as it dealt with Crecho- Slovakia.

Mr. Stauning declared, "Den- mark does not want to meddle willk the affairs of other nations, and we

nobody to expect meddle with ours. Wo have treated the German minority in Denmark In a magnanimous way."—Reuter Special.

Germany

SERIOUS LABOUR SHORTAGE

Berlin, Mar. 22.

Seventy thousand German artlanns and craftsmen will have to close their shops in the near future under orders of the four-year plan authorities in order to be employed in some other trade where shortage is more acute.

វេទ

Only those shops will be closed which have been working at a loss, for instance those where the

beneft after January 1, 1937, have been unable to pay their employees regularly

Designed for Men

who take comfort and long wear in their shoes for granted, but who are particularly, fastidious about the refinements of style that give a flare of individuality, In K Shoes you will find this styling and also find a selection of shapes numerous enough to please even the most divergent

tastes.

:

Black or Tan calf in ball sizes and three plus fittings.

$22.50, $25.00, $35.00 Less 10%, cash discount.

owners still received unemployment MACKINTOSH'S

arreurs.

or have come The communique adds that Herr von Ribbentrop emphasized in M. Urbsis that the news from Memel tion in the manner proposed by the Reich, and to settle quickly in order to avoid friction.

tunity; however, Uie purchases would made it necessary to settle the ques- Retion. In triming the contemplatedwed n

Italy

Pleased About Memel Coup

Rome, Mar, 22.

Italian political quaters welcome

the news of the return of Mernel dis- trict to the Relch from the viewpoint of u statement made at the Grand Fascist Council that all the recent events in Europe are the direct re- sult of the insane treaty of Versailles.

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the

Interest in Memel

into tax K Shoe Agents--

"The United Kingdom representa- tives, have, however, informed the Arab representatives that the Arab contentions, us explained to the com- alttee regarding the interpretation of especially the correspondence, and London, Mar. 22.

their contentions relating to the The Daily Express politient corres-

meaning of the phrase portions of pondent states that the annexation Syria lying to the west of the dis- of Memel will not be regarded by

have greater force than hos Great Britain as enuse for drastic riets of Damascus, Hama Homs and

hitherto,

According to a press report, 7,300 statement of solidarity by the de- response to Ifitler's

Furthermore the United Kingdom shoemakers will have to close their moeracies in.

been representatives have informed the workshops, 8,800 tailors, 5,800 hair- nggression it has always The note to the Lithuanian Gov-tended to exclude Memel and Dan-Arab representatives that they agree dressers, 5,000 cabinet-makers, 1,300 dent motor mechanics and over 400 ernment which gave the principle of zig on the ground that they are Ger- that Palestine was included in the bakers, 1,000 butchers, 1,000 indepen

aren claimed by the Sharif of Meccu self-determination as the basis of the man speaking areas."--United Press. in his letter of July 14, 1915, and that smithics and Jocksmith workshops

is reported to German demands,

unless Palestine was, excluded from will be shut. It is expected that have stated that life between

that arca later in the correspondence, between 40,000 and 50,000 workmen Germans and non-Germans in Memel

it must be regarded as having been will be available for other employ- has become impossible,

included in the area in which Greatment-Trans-Ocean, Britain was to recognise and support TREATY WITH SLOVAKIA the independence of the Arabs.

They inaintain that on a proper

Berlin, Mar. 22. construction of the correspondence, Information avaliable In the Palestine was in fact excluded. But foreign press point to the negotio- they agree that the language in tions between the Slovak. Ministers, According to the diplomatic cor which its exclusion was expressed M. Durennsky and Professor Tuka, respondent of the Daily Telegraph, was not so specifle and unmistakable

smoothly and

friendly there is considerable interest in the as it was thought to be at the time, and the German authorities proceed- political world to determine whether

considered

atmosphere, which the other documents and events to sec

The Ministers, who understand the the Fuehrer's proposals Italian Ambassador took to Rome what light they shed on the menning importance of negotiations in the actually contain a promise of Ger or intention of the correspondence, economic field with Germany, have many's unconditional support of the and while making clear that It is beber

been received by Herr von Italian North African plans.

yond the Commillee's scope to pro Ribbentrop and Field Marshat Goer- Regarding the Memel dispute the nounce on the proper interpretationing prior to the latter's return

they point is stressed that Germany's ex- of these various statements, pansion in this direction could hardly conclude their be prevented, since the Lithuanian Government itself has for some time been convinced

of the necessity to surrender the disputed district to the

Not Surprised

It is understoot that so far no special economie demands have been inade on the rest of Lithuania, as the German Government promises friendly relations-Renter.

Germans Rejoicing

Memel, Mar, 22. All the Germans are rejoicing at restoration of Memel to the De Reich. Storm Troopers are march- int about singing, and girls are dan- cing and singing in the streets. On the other hand Lithuanians are weeping.

Landon, Mar. 22. Britain's foreign politically inter- eated eyes are at the present mo- ment directed less on the State visit of President Lebrun as on the likely developments in the Memel district and in the Mediterraneun, Judging by the news displays of to-day's morning press.

Just The

connection between Lithuania and Memelland disappear ed this morning when the Germans took over the posts and telegraph anel Governor's The Rome papers emphasise that number of Germans crossed

offices. A Jarge from the incorporation of the Memel dis-Tilsit into Memelland. trict in the Reich had long ago been An official of the Propaganda Reich,-Trans-Ocean. considered inevitable by the Lithunn- Ian Government-Trans-Ocean,

ITALIAN RECRUITING

Rome, Mar. 22.

The new draft of Italian recruits which will shortly be ready for training will number 300,000. The normal annual draft is 200,000, but it in larger this year because It In- cludes the members of the thred previous years' classes, who

Ministry stated in Berlin that no German troops have yet marched in, and he intimated that military oc- cupation will take place only after the arrival of the Lithuanian delega-

on in Berlin-Renter.

No Outery Expected

Berlin, Mar. 22. Germany woke up to-day to hear thant Memel territory and been hand- Oficin! circles do not expect an outcry from abroad. A political spokesman told Reuter that nobody can deny Germany has an indisput- able right to Memelland.

then considered unit for recruiting over to the Relch overnight,

-Reuter Bulletin.

Preparedness Campaign

Rome, Mar. 22.

Herr Hitler is likely to march into Memelland with German troops, and is possible that the Navy will par- ticipate In the

Italy's preparedness campaign Is authoritatively reported to have been speeded up during the pnst few

celebrations. Poll- days. More Reservsists, reported to be of the classes of 1901, 1002 and cal circles believe that Herr Hiller 1003, and technicians have been call-will take this opportunity to make u big speech in which he will reply to ed to the colours.-United Press.

the erities abroad.

Social Items

One German paper writes, "Once again democracy has been given weighty lesson."-Reuter.

a

The committee also

ing

Italy,

to

The Slovaks believe that the Pre-

mier, Dr. Tlso, will sign a treaty which will be concluded in Berlin.

United Press.

report as follows: "In the opinion of the Committee, it is evident from these statements that His Majesty's Government was not free to dispose of Palestine without regard for the wishes and interests of the inhabitants of Palestine, and that these statements must all be laken into account in any uttempt to estimate the responsibilities which upon any interpretation of the car- In the early hours of this morning, respondence His Majesty's Govern- since a development in this direc-ment hos incurred towards those in- flon had been expected for a long habitants as a result of the corres- member States.-Trans-Ocean. time.

London, Mar. 22. The return of the Memel district to the Reich did not create much surprise when it became known here

pondence." British. Wireless.

In view of the German population and German history of Memel, HI- ter's latest step might well claim to be in accordance will the principle France of self-determination.

have

any

The Times also states that the re- incorporation of Memel would not serious political conse- quences provided that Lithuania's

were left; suvereignty and integrity unimpaired. Trans-Ocean. Meeting Cabinet

London, Mar, 22. The British Cabinet held the usual weekly meeting to-day which lasted one and three-quarter hours.

As Mr. Georges Bonnet, who has accompanied the French President on his visit, is in London the opportunity will be taken to discuss the

present

Trade Unions Agree With New Decrees

Poris, Mar, 22. The attitude of the Confederation

decress new

for strengthening of of French trade unions towards the are deûned in a national defener

NOT TO JOIN LEAGUE

Bratislave, Mar. 22. The Slovak Foreign Minister, M. the press that Durcansky, stated to Slovakia has no intention to join the League of Nations, especially since Germany nor Italy were neither

MOTORSKIP TULAGI Particulars of Burns Philp Vessel

and

The new twin-screw cargo passenger matorship Tulagl, which is the seventh vessel being built for Messrs. Burns Phlip (S.S.) & Co. Ltd. of Suva, Fil, by the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ltd., at its Kow- loon Dockyard is nearing completion DI and will be launched on Thursday, March 30.

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STOCK MARKET REPORT

Buyers.

a particular service, which has called

The Hongkong Stock Exchange- official summary Issued 12.30 p.m. Franco Alarmed

situation und he will meet Mr.

and Lord declaration published in the French for slightly unusual proportions, the dimensions being 255 ft. o.a. by 44 ft. Chamberlain

Representing himself to two. firms yesterday, says: Neville Paris, Mar. 22. The wedding took place yesterday

moulded by 27 ft. 4 ins. moulded.

The Improvement in the London Herr Hitler's before Mr. T. S. Whyle-Smith, Re-

new coup against Halifax in the House of Commons press this morning.

The vessel is being built under spe-on student of the Hongkong Uni- The Confederation declares itself Lithuania is reported with alarm in this afternoon--Router Bulletin. gistrar, of Marriages, at the Registry. the press.

Only Three Signatories in full agreement with the aims of cint survey to Lloyds 100 A.1. class versity, Mak Sum, alios K. K. Choy, market, is not yet fully reflected Wilhelmus of Mr.

the Government, but is at a loss to with freeboard, and to the require-28, unemployed, managed to obtain locally. During the short session, Franciscus

Mar, 22. London, L'Epoque writes that Germany's

peace should be ments of the Hongkong Government two portable typewriters, and then however, II.K. Banks improved from pawned them. Mak was charged $1,335 to $1,375 business done, and Scheowe, chlef steward of M. S. Memel move proved that no resin-

The Rumanian Minister in Londen understand why

Tilen who M.

for gained best through extension of the Marine Surveyor. to leave Was

On a draft of 10 ft. 6 ins., she will before Mr. R. Edwards at the Centrul Docks changed hands in fair quantity Bolshevain, and Miss Katie Vasilievantance is possible so long as a solid

blee of peace loving States has not Bucharest to-day to report,

has employers' rights. Kounisin, of 60 Rue Paul Henry, been formed. Germany, which does

postponed his journey till after the

It is an untenable declaration, the curry a total dead-weight of about Magistracy yesterday with obtaining of $174/17% dum dividend. Shanghai.. The witnesses were Mr. not hesitate to attack weak States,

Wang Brothers, and Carlowitz and French President's return to Paris. Confederation holds, and continues 2,500 tons, and in this condition will typewriters by fnise pretences from and Mrs. Walter Daulel Barker, will look twice before throwing her-

In view of difficulties showing that the workers alone should bear easily maintain a speed of 12-knots.

Propelling machinery consists of Co. self into an adventure in which she

set twin-screw

of Harland themselves in regard to satisfying the cost and alone make sacrifice by опе

It was said that accused went to will stand every risk of being beaten,

Poland's claims in the wording of accepting lower wages, while all it Burmeister and Wain marine Diesel Wang Brothers and sald he was a but at the rate events are moving the planned four-Power declaration, is expected from the employer le engines, which are being built by the student of the University and wanted there is truly not a moment to be

to confine the that they will not benefit from the Hongkong & Whampoa Docic Com- It is now proposed lost. Reuter.

Great Britain, France and Russi Polish Reaction

While.. Russia seems Warsaw, Mar. 22.

inclined on Although the anschluss of Memel principle to sign such a

declarailon, to the German Reich is featured in there are differences of opinion: this morning's papers, no editorial in

British

Government and Rumania comment is made, this being partly diplomatic quarters us to the wisdom. due to the fact that the news became of reviving the triple entente This known too late. Sub-titles such as question was to be the chlef topic "Lightning-like development of the of discussion between Mr.. Chamber- situation" and "Map of Europe.ngain lain, Lord Halliax and M. Bonnet changed" are printed.

this afternoon-Trans-Occan

The "following forthcoming wed- John dings are announced: Mr. Rudolph Eugene Raschle, merchant, and Mies Edith Ray, of 14 Jordan Koad, Kowloon; Mr. Edward Owen Murphy, accountant, and Miss Elsie Alice Balchin, of Chatham Apart ments Annex, Kowloon: Mr. Frank Myles Burns, private, Royal Scots, and Miss Chan Mok-pol, of 191 Gloucester Road, Hongkong.

Oficial comment has also not been forthcoming, although Poland has strong interest in Memel, a consider- exports able percentage of Polish

Eighi qui of nine candidates passed the Pllman's shorthand, -typewriting and book-keeping examinations held at Hung Yuen School of Commerce passing through Memel harbour.

joint dec

declaration to three. Powers, lower.wagen but cut their prices pany, under licence, and will develop to take a typewriter, on approval. A

The

with-

MYSTERIOUS-JUNK

No One Aboard

accordingly. Trans-Ocean.

Trade Talks. Hitch

Budapest, Mar. 22.

16

·Hongkong Bank'$1,489 Canton Insurance L 11.K. Docks ex div. Providents (Old) $5% H.K. Rentiles 44 H.K. Tramways H.K. Electrico $44% Sandakan Lights #11 Canton Icon $1... H.K. Ropes $4.30 Wirk On (HK) M4- H.K. Govt 18 Loan 47% preu

Sellers UK. Govt. 34 Loan por

IX. Docks ex, div, 817 Vibro Piling $7,60

·Baloz

salesman brought a machine to lum about 2,400 b.h.p. collective.

of the University.Į All deck and machinery auxiliaries at the entrance electrically driven, power being ap- Three days later the salesman was. plied by three large Diesel generators, unable to locate Mak when he went;

to the University, each of 40 kilowatts,

Accused used the same trick on Carlowitz and Co., it was unten strand

Colleged by

Y.M.C.A. FIXTURES

Are

the prosecution.

Mal told the Court that he needed money. very badly as his landlord European The following.

was pressing him for rent, and fear- Y.M.C.A. fixtures for next week: log that his family would be evicted, Sunday. March 26-Discussion he committed the offences in order to

inquiries,

on December.20. They were Chan Porasing emphasises in an article

The pro-Government organ Kurier Found With Sail Up But and Germany, at which a restricted W. H. Chupinan of H.M.S. Birming-Ho was remanded for 48 hours for Lul-yin, Chưng, Shou-tsich, Elvic this morning Poland's desire for un Sequeira, Arthur Gorciu, Hesia Lam, Independent policy. Through the Dora Chung Hlida Chung, and Ito Locarno pact it was hoped to make Ping-hong.

Envoy to Report

London, Mar. 22.

FRENCH ENVOY

The trade talks between Ramanla Group at 0 p.m. Speaker: the Rev. raise funds. agreement is expected to be signed ham lo-day, have come to a halt.

Monday, March 27-Whist Drive at The German delegation will roturn 8.30pm;

Tuesday, March 20.-W. S. Sewing No. 1 Police Launch sighted a junk to Berlin to-morrow for further in-

Bee at 10 am. A.D.C. Rehearsal at

BACIMETID Poland a protagonist for the Western drifting in British waters near Sanstructions.--Reuter Bulletin,

6.30 p

Mixed Swimming at 6 M. Henri Cosme Coming Powers in conflict with the Reich, Chnu faland yesterday afternoon. on

p.m.

· Poland will continue the policy of The police launch discovered

Wednesday, March 20.-W. S. Bad- To Visit Colony the Into Marshal. Pilsudski, namely investigation that there was no ono that of maintaining her own indepen on board, though the sail was up It is learned that M. Tilea will be minton from 10 nm. all day, and at

Chungking, Mər,-22, -' dence and power--Trans-Océan, and there were Indications that a

Thursday. March 30.-W. S. M, Henri Cosme, French Ainbassa- piracy had taken place sometime proceeding to Bucharest in a few 8.30 p.m. earlier. Ropes were hanging loosely days after having obtained certain from the sails, the anchors had peen information. He has an appoint- Mahjong for beginners at 10 a.m.dor to China, lett Chungking this A.D.C. Relicarsal. 3.80 p.m. st morning, by the Eurasia plane for Friday, March 31-W. S. Bridge Kunming. From Kunming M. Cosme cut away, and the cabins had been ment at the Foreign Office to-day.

M. Tilen has been instructed to Class at 10 am This will be the will leave for Honol on his way to On a recon? trip to Alaska. N.J. A cargo of sugar cane and bananas return to Bucharest to report pro-

untouched: The pirates ap- cisely on the British atitude towards lost class for the season, but mem-Shanghai vin Hongkong

M. Cosme was seen off by repro- Garrison, vice president of the Metro was politan Business Men's Association,parently had seized the more valu- recent events and on any action bers who wish to continue playing was warned against gossiping. Onable property: belonging to the crew which Britain is prepared to take in will be welcome to do so on Friday sentatives of the Military Affairs Englia Oxford Dictionary apella real colt day in Alaska, he was and chor inker, the Junk's crew with future in the event of Humanis be inornings throughout the summer. Commission, the Executive Yuan; and

Centrot. News. ings of these sords will be found on told, voice travels distinctly for three them, or forced them to abandon Ing threatened economicallyana Badminton at 8.30 p.m. Mixed Swim-the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.---

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