1939-04-12 — Page 27

Wednesday.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 12, 1939, 7

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Don't let unpleasant laxatives cause tears and tantrums.

Hon.

This photo was taken prior to the recent departure on retirement, of Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson, C.B.E., M. Inal. C.E. Directer of Public Works (seated in centre). Mr. A. G. W. Tichte, F.RI.B.A., F.S.I., (on Afr. Henderson's right), is now acting as D.P.W. On Mr. Tickle's retirement In July this year, Mr. A. B. Purves, M. Inst. C.E.. Water Works Engineer (second on Mr. Henderson's teti), who is now acting as Asst. D.P.W., Hongkong, will act as D.P.W., and will take up his permanent appointment as D.P.W. In September on the expiration of Mr. Henderson's leave.

· Front row: Administrative and Executive Officers. Second row: Architects. Engineers and Land Surveyors. Third and fourth rows: Inspectors of Works, Overseers, Draughtsmen, Land Bailiffs, etc.-Ming Yuen.

GOERING

FRANCE TAKES NO MOSLEMS

TO-DAY'S NEWS

ABOUT FRANCE, ITALY

AND

THEIR COLONIES

DIYERRI

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Barka

CATRON

LUESA

SEES

BALBO

TRIPOLI, Libya,

Apr. 11.

MUCH SIGNIFICANCE is scen in view of the report- ed Italian move against Tunis în the interview | between the visiting Ger- Air Minister, Field-

man

CHANCES IN EAST AFRICA

PRECAUTIONARY

PARIS, Apr. 12. MEASURES have been adopted by France in Morocco and Somaliland.

Large numbers of Reservists have been called to the Colours and sent to Morocco, according to political sources.

It is taken as obvious that France intends to use military

as

DENOUNCE

IL DUCE

A MÁNIFESTO denouncing the Italian occupation of Albania "a calamity affecting the Mohammedans and Islam even greater than that which has befallen Palestine" has been issued by the Moslems in Al- giers,

Protests from all sections of the Moslem population of Algiers against Italy's action in Albania have been

Marshal Hermann Goering pressure on Spanish Morocco, should General Franco show him-received by the Governor.

self disinclined to agree to an immediate withdrawal of Italian forces from Spain.

and General Italo Balbo, the Governor-General of Libya, held here on Monday.

Accompanied by Governor- General Balbo, the German Air Minister on Tuesday inspected the border of Tunis and review- ed the Italian troops concentrat- ed along the border.

It is understood that impor-¦ tant military arrangements are in progress between the military experts of Germany and Italy in Libya.-Domei,

Situation In Syria

Puris, Apr. 11. The High Commissioner for Syria arrived in Paris to-dog to report to the Government on the situation in Syria.

He was due to see M, Bonnet this) afternoon.-Reuter,

TOKYO, Apr. 12The British Ambassador to Japan, Sir Robert Craigie, arrived from Shanghai at 0; o'clock last night.-Domel.

Glostora

SUER CANAL

CADDIS ABABAR

French Somaliland Balion Banpres

ARABIA

BRITISH

ABYSSINIA,

KENYA

ITALIAN SOMALILING

Charity Ball For Relief

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It is believed that the French Cabinet meeting to-day deall pecially with the milliary situation in French Morocco, because it is be lieved that the retention of Kallan tracps

in Spain the chlet danger to French security in East Africa.

Immediately following the Cabinet Naval specialists were called meeting up and all shore leave was cancelled.

The

is now prepared to sail

The Moslems have forwarded re- newed declarations of loyalty to France, and swear that they will de- fend the mother country against aggression.

Mass meetings of protest are being held in all the important centres to- day.

The Young Men's Moslem Assocía- tion has also protested against Italian aggrandisement.

Sacred Duty

have been compiled to barren soll,

remove to

EGYPT

SUBAN

Mussolia! Abyssinia's

was hailed

AS

the "Pro

Flag Now Banned

DALESTINE no longer the recognises Abyssinian Con- sulate in Jeru- salem, belleved "Italy will al-

the last to be the ways be

Consulate of the friend

and protector o fold Ethioplun Islam through Empire in exist- out the world."

toctor

Islam" by Arab. leaders when he made

his 1,200-mile PAL

tour of Libya in March, 1937, Replying, the Duce de- clared

.t

He contrasted

of

the "religious реве Libya with the "repression of Arabs" by. Britain

ence.

The Consulate been for- bas bidden lo fly its flag (suya the United Press.)

Reference is made in their protest man French fleet at Toulon to the confiscation of land by Italians, fur north who, they aim, have taken the best Africa and the eastern Mediterranean land in Tunisia, while the natives at a moment's notice,

Reliable reporis state that 400,000

"It is The manifesto concludes: reservists have been called to the Colours since dictatorial powers were the sacred duty of Egyptians and Frosted Fo

LU the Prime Minister. Moslems all over the world to stand

(Reuter Special and United Press In opposition to the Unued Press.

as one oлD According to reports from London, Fascist polley of exterminating Islam. messages.)

complete Italy is to organise a boycott of Djibouti, the French gate-

way to Abyssiniu.

The Italian Consul General at: Djibout! has been recalled to Rome to receive instructions.

Trume on the French railway that inks Djibouti with Addis Ababa is to be brought to a standst

SEIZING RED SEA KEY

ratiway concessions for their zone of

influence,

The

IF Italy's scheme works out,

In exchange for this each Power was it will place the strategic key to

to have the right to a neat on the board the Red Sea in her hands. Aim of the boycott is believed to

Economically, however, she would of directors of the other railway com-

pingien. be the complete strangulation of

Only one railway the French railway have no need of it--if she would only economic fe in French Somaliland. use the generous facilities that the was built. An allan director took his Spanish Moroccan Fortifications French Government and the Jibuti-seat on the board of directors.

Paris, Apr. 11. Addis Ababa railway have offered sent reserved for Britain has never

heen occupied. The French Government has re- her.

The railway was Anally completed in When Premier Laval went to But up to the mument the Italians 1917. A Fancy Dress Charity Ball will be ceived reports of Spanish Morocco the

to Home in 155 Mussolini asked him for utmust have been trying their held at the Grill Room of the tong-being-leaylly fortifed niong

Inake Abyssinia cconomically self-alice-of-the hinterlant of French

Semutlund. kong Hotel on April 21, under the frontier facing French Morocco.

Meanwhile the French Cabinet has contained thereby bringing the coun-

LAVAL'S "NO"

Italy auspices of the Hongkong Branch

This would hava enabled Women's Relief discussed steps to be taken, which try to the verge of economic collapse. of the National

will concern Britalu, if Spain co-

The story of the railway is this. build a short branch line, joining the Association.

granted

a Italian port of Anb, Eritrea, to the ones in any move by the Axis The Emperor Menelik endangering the democracies in- railway concession in 1694 to a Swiss, main Jibuti-Addis Ababa line.

It would also have had the effect ut terests in the Mediterranean.

engineer who, in association with a'

cost. French engineer, founded the Impe-strangling Jibuti's epmbierce at very rial Abyssinian Railway Company, Under pressure from French business

Prizes will be awarded for the best and most original costumes.

Among the many artistes who will take part in the cabaret liens will be Mr. Hugh Chen, popular tap-dancer, Mr. and Mrs. D. 13. Li who will give demonstration of the Spanish Tango and Viennese Waltz and a chorus of Hongkong Chinese society lagles.

The Cabinet also reviewed the

military situation and decided that the French position is favourable.- United Press,

Lo

The 1906 agreement between Dritain, men, 31. Levat refused, but accorded an France and Italy not only defined the aren, including constilne, to Italy. This zunes of influence of the three Powers area Italy has never occupied, although All proceeds from the Ball will be in Abyssinia but also provided that each has twice been visited by surveying devoted to relief work,

should support the others in securing mixions.

First impressiors are im- portant. A fow unruly hairs can ruin the most carefully dressed coiffure.

Glostora conquers unruly hair-koops ovary strand in place-adds sparkling lustro to your hair.

Glostora

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ALL OVER THE WORLD

SPEY

ROYAL WHISKY

Then curse the conquest of Abyssinia And the arrival of Tallon troops In Addis abuhan in May, 1910.

the Nothing more was sald about coveted territory until January 27, 103, when A French air patrol returned to Jut and reported that Italian out- ponts had crossed the frontler between Abyssinia and French Sumaliland. This frontier was defined in an agreement between the French Governor-General Lagurde and the then Emperor in 1807, and it was clearly marked by such geo. graphical features an lakes, mountains and warsher.

The Italian authorities chimed, how. ever, that there wa sume confusion and (Continued *. Page 4)

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