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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of April, 1939, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Sau Chuk Yuen Road, Kowloon City, In the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option

•'of renewal at a Crown RontTM toi be axed by the Burveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 24 years less tho Inst three days thereof.

Intending bidders are advised that- immediately after the dispo sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sura will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Exchange At A Glance

SELLING

T.T. London Demand.

T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapore TT. Japan TT. India.

1.2% la 2% .175 .52% 104

.01%

T.T. USA.

28

T.T. Menila

57/4

T.T. Batavia

63-7

T.T. Bangkok

.162

T.T. Saigon

107

.10.75

T.T. France

TAT. Germany T.T. Switzerland -TT-Australia

BUYING

4 m/s Le London

do. 4 m/s D/p

4 m/s L/C U.S.A.

4 m/s France

30 d/s India

,70%

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CHINESE LAUNCH

ATTACKS

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April 13, 1939.

DICTATORS” DEMANDS IN EUROPE (Continued from Page 1.)

Hupch across

the north Kiangel" Remo to-morrow, Staying for three border. Military circles belleve that days, the Budapest leaders are

Lo conduct・・ important` these troops will be deployed on the expected north Kiangul front for fresh trollations with Italian leaders with general offensive.

regard to the new situation develop- The Japanese at Kaoan, about 40 ing in Bouth-Eastern Europe, miles southwest of Nanchang, have Hungarian Fremier, Count Teleki, Informed quarters bellovo that the so for failed to cross the Chin River will sock Italy's support and saia- Subjected to repeated counter tance in recovering Croatia which attacks by the Chinese, the Japanese was annexed by Xuro-Slavia during

at Wuning, about 70 miles northwest of Nanchang, have been withdrawn into the city-Central NCANS.

Fighting In Shanti

the Great War-Domel.

Pact For "Distribution"

Of Balkans

PARIS, Apr, 13. Yuanku, Apr, 13.

THE Paris "Soir's" Belgrade cor- Fighting at a number of places in respondent has reported what is Shansi continues unabated, according purported to be a secret agreement 1/6to reports Teaching here to-day between Italy and Jugo-Slavia for More than 6,000 Japanese opened the redistribution of Balkan territory. an attack on the Chinese positions The near Pingyao and Kfisien, southwest Italy should said it was agreed that

annex Albania and a of Taiku, on Tuesday. They are small adjacent piece of Jugo-Slavia. encountering stiff Chinese resistance. Jugo-Slavia would obtain Salonika

On the previous. a Japanese and other Greek territory.

our day, column drove southeastward from Bulgaria would

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get back the Slaotu, between Pingyao and Kichstu, Dobrudja in Rumania, which it lost but was intercepted on the way by in the World War, plus part of the Chinese units lying in ambush. Greek coast, including Dedeagach.—

In the ensuing lighting.

the Japan- United Press. CBC suffered heavy casualties and

These In the surrounding į

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KING VICTOR

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problem had already been proposed

and counted upón.

The coronail a

ceremony will

probably take place in Tirang at the end of April.

It is also unofficially stated that the existing Independent Albanian Government will be maintained- Trans-Ocean.

Moslem Discontent

Paris, Apr. 12. Increasing discontent in Moslem eireles in Tripoli is reported by travellers arriving at Tunisia, accord. ing to a "Havas" telegram.

Rumours of revolt at Senussi on

the

the Sahara frontier have spread through Tripoll desplie official pre cautions, and have aroused on under- current of

of hostility towarda Italian Government.

Travellers

also

state that a decree gronting partial Italian nationality to all Tripoll Moslems who ask for 1, has not met with expected success, as only a few officials have applied for it. Reuter,

Algerian Protesta

Algiers, Apr. 12.

Moslems are holding mess meetings

In almost every important town and

No. of Sale

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Lot No. 2685.

East of New Kowloon Joland Lot No. 2649, San Chuk Yuen Road, Kowloon City

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Upack

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$55

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

$4,170

The Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held in the Company's Offices, P. & O. Build- ing. 5th Floor, on Wednesday, 26th April, 1939, at Noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1938.

of

the

lini, debaitely fixing a date on which

be withdrawn from Spain.

It is felt that if Mr. Chamberlain could make such a public announce ment it would justify his decision not to denounce the Anglo-Italian agree- "Token Costuro"

ment.

in great confusion. A Italy's Aims in Macedonia up" operation is now staged

London, Apr. 13. by the

The "Daily Telegraph's" Sofa countryside,

that correspondent Ins reported Meanwhile, 400 Japonese pushing Italy intends to form a great in- i

west of Linfen, are being engaged by Italian protection.

The State will

consist of all Chinest defenders,

A Japanese unit-advancing-south-Macedonian territory now under westward from Tsingio in north Jugo-Slavia, Greece, and Bulgaria, Shansi is reported to be encircled by with temporary Macedonian Govern- the Chinese ot Loutsell-Centrolment in Albania,--United Press, News,

Japanese Loso Hoavily

Loyang, Apr. 13. Heavy losses were inflicted on the

attack Japanese during the Kaifeng on Tuesday,

More than 100 Japanese soldiers

tong, 25 miles northeast of

were

killed,

and scores

expelled, leaving over 100 dead be- hind. Many Japanese army horses and a quantity of ammunition were

by the Chinese.

and 30 miles northwest of takten Walchow, is reported to be besieged by the Chinese, The Chinese loun- The Japanese ammunition depot thed a general

neral offensive against the there

carly yesterday, After and food supplies in the south city Japanese were set on fire. The water tower violent fighting in the outskirts, the there was niso damaged, flooding the Japanese. fell back into the city.

number of vantage points in the southern part of the city.

Immediate suburbs, including

If such a "token gesture" of Italy's Hood faith comes from Rome, political circles forecast it will promise to start the withdrawal of Italian troops between May 10 and May 25 or about a week after the projected victory murch lato Madrid, which is expect- ed to occur on May 2.

While the British policy of mark-Irisoner. ing time in hopes that Mussolini will follow up his latest assurances by setting a definite date for the with drawal of Italian troops from Spuin is favourably viewed, some political circles here are speculating whether the assurances are merely intended to provide Mussolini with a breath- consolidating his Ing space while position in Albania.

These circles incline to the boiler that Mussolini may next extend. his "protective" influence to Macedonia, where they see the possibility of a ["Arth column" doing the spadework, Macedonia, since the settlement of as they did in Albania. 1919, has been divided between Greece

Yugo-Slavia. Greek part includes Saloniko, in which Yugo-Slavia has a free zone.

.and

-United Press.

The

French Position The Transfer Books

Paris, Apr. 12. Company will be closed from It is expected that M. Daladier's | Saturday, 22nd April, to Wednesdeclaration to-morrow will be read in conjunction with Mr. Chamber- day, 26th April, -1939, both days fain's statement in the House of Com- inclusive,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. General Managers. Hongkong, 12th April, 1939.

village in Algeria, protesting against THE BANK OF CANTON,

Italian invasion of Albania.

Those attending are taking an oath to "avenge the insult to Islam sooner or later."-Reuter.

Italians Snubbed

Beirut, Apr. 12,

The Syrian Government has refused to receive the Italion delegation travelling to Iran, according to despatches received from Damascus, which add that the Syrian Govern- ment expressly bases its refusal on the latest developments in the

Balkans--Trans-Ocean,

Fighting Continues

Belgrade, Apr. 12. The papers here report to-night that fighting is in progress in Alban- inn districts, bordering on Yugo-Sla- via, between advancing Italian troops and Albanians, who are evidently trying to reach Yugo-Slav territory Trans-Ocean,

OPTIMISM CHASING

JITTERS.

(Continued from Page 1.) become cilmer, the "Intransigeant" declares that German-Polish differ-

have become ences Conditions in the Balkans are viewed

aggravated.

Bucharest, and between Soña and

· LIMITED.

mons, and will make clear to the Totalitarian countries that any fur- ther aggression in Europe against either Rumania, Poland, Greece or Turkey, will involve Britain

and France in war,

Both the declaration and military und naval measures have been com.

municate to the British Government, Suine concern has been aroused in French circles by the suggestion to diplomalle correspondents in

Paris by the new Spanish Ambassador, in which he indicated that a return to normal in Franco-Spanish relations, presumably meaning repatriation of Italian troops from Spain, depended Berard agreement. upon the loyal execution of the

NOTICE is hereby given that the Third Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Head Office, No. 6 Des Voeux Road Central, on Saturday, April 22nd, 1939, at 3.00 p.m. for the purpose Another message states that while of receiving the Report of the ine exact number of important mill- Board of Directors and the State-tary and naval measures approved by the Council of Ministers to-day ment of Accounts for the year not revealed, it is understood that ending December 31st, 1938,"- they are most important, and aim at ensuring close co-operation between The Brilish

French flects, especially in the Mediterraneon area. Unfriendly Act

The Transfer Register will be closed from April 10th to 22nd, 1939 inclusivo.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

M-Y. TANG, Chief Manager

Hongkong, April 1, 1989.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

Stearishp

"JEAN LABORDE" 11 A/39 Bringing Cargo from. Marseilles via

ed framediately, after landing,

to understandby Bulgaria, and in the event of a Rumanian-Hungarian. conflict, it All claims must be sent in 'to me would not be necessary to concen- trate troops on the Bulgarian frontller, on or before the 23rd April, 1939, or

-Reuter,

and

PARIS, Apr. 12. Marshal Potain, the French Am- bassador to Spain, is belloved to have reported to M. Daladier that German and Italian troops now in Spain may be expected to withdraw Immediately after General Franco's triumphal entry into Madrid.

It is believed, howover, that the French Government has instructed the Ambassador to warn the Burgos

Government that the retention of foreign Legionnaires in Spain after mid-May will be regarded by France: as an unfriendly act.

Dominions Confor

London, Apr. 12, The Canadian, South African, Aus-

with optimism, and it is declared that Saigon etc., arrived Hongkong on trallan, and New Zealand High Com Turkey is endeavouring to patch up Wednesday, 12th April, 1930. the difference between Sofa and Consignees are hereby informed missioners called at the Dominions Athens, so that Bulgaria will obtain that their goods with the exception Office to-day, and had a conference the southern part of Dubrudja and are being landed and stored into the 10 Downing Street to see the Premier

of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables with Sir Thomas Inskip.

Mr. Winston Churchill called at No. ,the harbour on the Aegean Sea. “ Godowns of the Hongkong Kewlou late in the afternoon and was cheered

Rumania is also endeavouring, to Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd, Kow

loon, whence delivery may be obtain- by the crowd on entering and pat when he left, after a stay of about an hour-Reuter.

Italian Troops In Spain

ROME, Apr. 12. Anomical communiqué Isaued to- Damaged Packages will be examin- ed by the Company's Surveyors day says that Mussolini and General Messrs: Goddard and Douglas in the Gambera held a conference in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 Venice Palace to-day regarding the date of withdrawal of Italian forces a.m. on Tuesday, 10th April, 1939.

Consignees must have a Revenue from Spain--United Press Officer in attendance when any duti- "Avvenire” declares that politics able goods are examined by the Soffer signs of synchronising with the Company's Surveyors.

--Reuter,

Outlook. Healthier

Rare, April 13. Signs of detente in the inter- nutional eltitalion ure noticed in the Press here..

they will not be recognized,

fine wonther and the newspaper sug- No Fire Insurance will be effected gests that, the. Unllan guarantee of by us in any case whatever. Greek integrity has removed much of foreign, suspicion of Italy's further alms.

"Blampa" declares that the guar antee was offered "on the simple randion that Greece should not let herst, be involved in in anti-Totali-

aflar crusade

N. OIL. Agent. Hongkong, 12th April, 1939-

THE US NAVY will parade off Cape Henry Virginia, on April 27 for the first review of the nation's sea

Cabinet Approves

The FrenaL TOPARIS, Apr. 18..

Cabinet has approved the vigorous polley contained, in the declaration to be delivered by the Premier this morning warning: Italy. and Germany that expansion in the Mediterranean and elsewhere" violat- ing French Interests will be met with force of arins.

The decision has been made for n simultaneous. declaration from, both Britain and France after Mussolini

5. "Giornal d'Italia" insists that Italy, strength in the Atlantic since 1934. has definitely failed to give his as having occupied Albania, does bot Seventy warships, including eight surance of an early withdrawal of hm to constitute herself a threat to battleships, will participate, says Italian troops from Spain United | Carrounding: Biates-Reuter Special, United-Press.""

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The Chinese attackers retired from schwang outside the east gale,

the city to avoid encirclement by heavy Japanese reinforcements, and Shetowing, west of the city,

been re-occupied by Fierce Aghting, however, continues have to rage outside the city-Central Chinese.

Japanese reinforcements are being News.

over

rushcu

wires.

8,000,000 MEN ARE UNDER ARMS AS EUROPE MOBILISES

(Continued from Page 1.) torifying the entire Adriatic coast, including both Albanian and Italian Bidca.

Large numbers of powerful Krupp guns are being installed at various strategic points.

unnecessary telephone calls, because the lines will be needed for tran mitting military orders.

It is announced that in the event of this decres becoming necessary, a coalderable number of private phones will be disconnected. -

40.Battalions Undar Arms talions, with a total strength of about. Military circles state that 40 bat- 20,000 men are now under arms.

Thein orders and decrees, combined with the milliary measures of the past few days, and press reports British Troops For Egypt The War Office has announced that from Paris and London, have result-

od in high degree

of nervousTICSE the 2,000 troops, Including the Cold-

general public, this being among stream Guards, are being withdrawn particularly noticeable in the fron- Immediately from Palestine.

iler towns, where the inhabitants are They will return to their original considering leaving their homes and

posts in Egypt.United Press.

Russia And Rumanis

London, Apr. 12.

It is understood here that Britain has asked Rusals whether she would aid Rumania in the event of attack, following Rumania's ultima tum-like statement yesterday.

withdrawing · into the Interior. Trans-Decan.

Carol For Yugo-Slavia

Bucharest, Apr. 12. King Carol of Rumania is to visit Prince Paul of Yugo-Slavia, in a few days time-Reuter,

Fronch Float. Mobilisod....... Also it is understood that the drafi

Rome, Apr. 12. of Mr. Chamberlain's statement on

Acting in concert with the British Thursday defines British interests in

Balkan Navy, the French Mediterranean the Mediterranean and the States and declares that any power Fleet, which had been concentrated menacing them would be committing near Toulon, suddenly moved out Into the Mediterranean Sea on Tuca- an unfriendly act.

Further It is understood that Lord day night, according to a message

from Marseilles. Halifax to-day told the Soviet

No details are available regarding Ambassador that he regards the their movements, but it is understood Rumanian situation as being very serious, and asked what action Russia that the French naval forces will take in case of aggression against strengthening the defence of Corsica and Tunis, while Anglo-French joint Rumania.

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The Soviet Ambassador replied that naval actions are reportedly projected Russin is not prepared to take the the Ionian Sea between Southern initiative in offering assistance to Italy and Greece-Domel, Rumania. However, he sald they British Troops Pour Into Egypt

Jerusalem, Apr. 12. would be prepared to give sympathe tic consideration to any proposal to The transport of British troops defend Rumonia and other prospec- from/Palestine to Egypt continued to-- tive viclling of aggression.—-United(day, and it is estimated that since Prose.

Tuesday, 10,000 men, or one half of the British forces in Palestino have now been transferred to Egypt.

Mussolini's Assurances

Rome, Apr. 12. The Italian fleet is being held ready for any emergency,

be concentrated on the Egyptian- It is assumed that these troops will Libyan frontier-Trans-Ocean.

French Precautions In Far East

TOKYO, Apr. 18.

However, as n conciliatory gesture to Britain an official communique issued to-day said that Mussolini has assured Greece that Italy has no THE authorities of Fronch territorial or maritime aspirations in Indo-China are rushing the de- Greece.

Further it said that the Greek fences in the major cities of

including Minister in Rome has expressed his Indo-China

Hanoi... appreciation of Mussolini'a assur-Haiphong, Saigon and points 'ances.-United Press.

along the Kwangchow Bay. according to the "Yomluri Shimbun."

French Polley

Paris, Apr. 12. Acting under the new emergency

The Journal learns that about 250- powers a Council of Ministers, pre- the

sided over by President Lebrun, to anti-aircraft guns have recently been day approved the new defensive placed at these points and that the measures and gave their approval of French Indo-China air force, which the Prime Minister's statement on prior to the capture of Hainan Island the Government's policy to be de-consisted of only 40 planes, has livered on Thursday,

recently been strengthened by the addition

of 60 more planes from Details of military measures

the

America were not disclosed, but it is under- stood that a

from Canton and Shekian to Chinese Retake Fahsien

The Tsengshing.

Chinese have heavily damaged the highways lead- Yungyun, Kwangtung. Apr. 13.

ing from Canton and Shektan to After

being

occupied by Japanese

the Tsengshing and torn down all tele- for

months, graph five Fahalen, 25 miles north of Canton on the Canton-Hankow Railway, has to have been inflicted on the Japanese Over 600 casualties are understood reverted to Chinese .control.

The Chinese broke into the city in on Talwoshin on the Canton-Tsungha, during the Chinese counter-offensive. a vigorous counter-attack in the highway on Monday and Tuesday." evening of Tuesday."

After severe Japancae reinforcements, were street fighting, the Japanese were pelled-Central News.

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Belgian Military Moasures

Brussels, Apr. 12.

The Prime Minister explained the of Hanol-Domei, general situation to the Counell and said that military measures were necessitated thereby-United Press, Dutch Mobilisation

The

Belgian Government has decided that several military mea- The Hague, Apr. 12. nures for National Defenco are

A decree published in the Nether- necessary, and several classes of lands offcial. "Gazette" to-day em-special" troops have been called up. powers, the Commander-in-Chief of eccording to an official statement. the land and sea fighting forces to Trans-Ocean. commandeer, in case of necessity,

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for the trans-Pacifie junk Adventure, The commanders in the different belleved foundered en routh_from districts have been, accorded simular Hongkong to San Fransico, are likely. powers.

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