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Rumania

Pleased With New Guarantee

Bucharest, Apr. 14. Rumania has welcomed the way in which Britain has extended her proteeUng arm over her indepen- dence, judging from the commentar- ics

tho Bucharest appearing in papers.

Tho assurances given by Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Daladier are seen as constituting a turning point in the history of the country.

Insistence, however, is placed on the fact that Rumania is not asked to make any reciprocat pledges.

Govern-

KEEPING AMERICA OUT OF WAR Referendum Again Proposed

Washington, Apr. 14. Lending impetus to the nationwide argument na to the extent to which the United States should involve itself in foreign disputes, Senator La Follette has announced that he wil bead a congressional movement for speedy consideration of a national that referendum, It is said war adoption of the proposed constitu tional amendment "would force the Chief Executive to take Congress

Saturday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Gibraltar Ready

Gibraltar, Apr. 14.

Over 100 Royal Engineers are busy crecking barricades an the main road to the north front si Gibraltar.

Motor cars or buses are not allowed to enter or leave the fortress after Bunset. These measures

believed Aro

to be precautionary in consequence of considerable military activity observed since Saftirday at Algeciras

other Spanish and towns in the vicinity of Gibrat- tar. Every day field guns have been seen arriving at La Linea, and hundreds of Galician troops have also reached there- Reuter.

and the people into his confidence Japan prior to and not after making secret decisions or commitments which may lead to involvement of the United States in foreign wars."

Senator La Follette, who presided at the Senate during yesterday's angry debate regarding Mr. Roose- velt's foreign policy, said that in his opinion the adoption of the amend- ment would afford a strong bulwark against the United States becoming Involved in another European or Asiatic war.

The motion will be seconded by Senator Done who has obtained the support of 50 Senators for a drastic

war profits tax bill.

National

Movement Rallies

A loading article in Universul ostensibly expresses the standpoint adopted by the Rumantan ment. There is no reason, it says, why Rumania should turn down an In the face of growing controversy,

The offer to come to her assistance. Mr. Roosevelt is expected to-day to

10 preservation of Rumanta's Indepen- significantly re-emphasise the 1103 world that continental defence and dence and territorial integrity the lodestar of been

Humanlan

demoerelle principles have succeed- ey. Hence policy.

the

ed national defence in United States China while of foreign offer Powers to guarantee this indepen-foreign polley.-United Press. dence without the demand for re

iprocal pledges is quite in accord with its policy. Trans-Occau,

Germany

HOAX TO CATCH A SPY

The Volunteers

Corps Orders For Tho Coming Week

Hongkong

Volunteer Defence Corps orders by Lieut. Col. H. D. Rose, M.C., Commandant, Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps.

Friday, Apr. 14. i. Dress

White mess dress into wear forthwith.

will be taken

2. Qualification M. G. Badge The following members qualified as Isi, Closa Machine Gunnera and are wear the M. G. Badge entliled to (without wreath) for one year;

No. 2. M. G. Company. Sgt. D. McColgan, Sgl. D. L. Prophet, Cpl. C. R. Logan, Cpl. T. Swan, L/C. 3. R. Leitch, L/C. E. W. Coulson, L/C, F. Hillon, Ptes. A. Marshall, H. "W. Bonner, 1: Smith, W. L, Mackenzie, F. Connolly, J. Kempton, W. K. Mackie, H. A. Lopaley, and F. Cesslord.

J. Farades

(a) 1st. Battery:

2nd.

Corps

drill.

April

15: 1939,

Bucharest Pleased

Bucharest, Apr. 14.

The Anglo-French guarantee

In re-

to Rumania and Greece has caused great linfaction Bucharest where it emphasised that any contribu- tion to the maintenance of Itumanta's integrity will be welcome.

Oficial quarters exprem the beller that the Rumanian For- eign Minister's visit to Berlin will not be prejudiced by the guarantees-United Press.

ANNUAL MEETING

Institute Of Engineers

'And Shipbuilders

A loss on the year's working was reported at the annual general meet- ing of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, held at their pre- The meeting was Inlses, King's Building, yesterday. presided over by Mr. F. J. Nelli (Vice-Chairman), who was supported by Mr. W. F. Simpson (Hon. Secretary), and Mr. J. A. Tarrant (Hon. Treasurer).

was an attendance of about The

20 embers.

1. Right Section-Friday, April 21, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Miniature Runge. 11. Lert Section-Thursday, April 20. 11.Q. 5.30 p.m. Squad Wednesday,

(b) Tokyo, Apr. 14.

Battery-W April 19, 11.Q. Lecture Room. 5.30 The Tohokal party headed by Mr.p.m. Lecture Defence against gas. Selgo Nakano on Thursday held its first rally following Mr. Nakano's

(e) Englacer Company: I. D. E. L. Section. Sunday, April resignation, from the Dict.

16, firing on Peak Range

cancelled. It is recalled that the Tohokal re-Monday, April 17, HQ. 5.30 p.m. L.G. cently failed to form a new political training. Thursday, April 20, H.Q. Prior to proposing the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, party on the basis of Totalitarianism 5.20 p.m. for Kennedy Road Range. in co-operation with the Social Mass

il, Lyon Light Section-Monday, Mr. Neill made a few observations Party. Mr. Nakano, made a tour of April. 17, H.Q. 5.45 p.m. L.L. revision. on the financial state of the Institu- the Diet was still in Thursday, April 20, HQ. 6.45 p.m. tion. There appeared to be only one session and his prolonged stay gave. Mininture Range.

the loss, and that Way of

overcoming rise to a political issue.

Signals Tuesday, was by an increase in the member- Misleading Europe

April 18, H.Q. 6.30 p.m. Signal-train-ship. The Institution, he thought, Mr. Washington, Apr. 13.

Nakano, known

should be made the centre of the as a flerying Senator George, of Georgia, as-orator, is leaving Japan on an in-

Machine Gun Troop Tues- Colony's engineering activity. (e) serted that Congress and, the people spection of North Ching on April 18.day, April 10, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. M.G. Some of reasons for the small of the United States have no idea Upon his return he and his party in training.

ership seemed to be that en- of entering another foreign war.”

tend to launch a new political move- (f) Armoured Cor Section.---Tues-

considered the Institution did ment-Donici.

day, April 18, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. M.G. not devote much time to engineering training. Friday, April 21, HQ. 5.30 activity, and that there was not a big D.m. Driving instruction and M.G.enough technical library. Efforts training.

"made

to rectify this. () Motor Machine Gun Flatoon. There were also some members who was subsequently interpreted in an exchange brokers, the Japanese au-Friday, April 21, H.Q. 6.30 pm. did not think the premises were at

Anti-gas training

truclive enough. editorial of the Washington Post as thorltles have ordered organization (1) No. 1 M.G. Company-Friday, ing with key exports hitherto exempt April 21, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. M.G. train- (1) No. 2 M.G. Company,Thurs- There are foreign merekants inday, April 20, H.Q. 5.30 pm. M.G.nur

numerous Japan who take advantage of the training.

(1) No. 3 M.G. Company-Sun lower quotations of Yen in Shang- hat. They export Japanese merchan- day, April 16, Peak Range. 9.20 m.

Dress dise to Shanghai from where they Those detailed, musketry. tranship it abroad. Thus they not optional. Monday, April 17, HQ. only obtain excessive profits but 5.30 p.m. Those detailed will parade offer serious competition to Japan at Kennedy Road Range for mus Seconding the adoption of the re- D and IA.port and balance sheet, Mr. J. Rus- ketry. Remainder, E.

F. G. D (k)-No. 4 M.G. Company-Sun- selt remarked that the Institution The authorities have declared furday, April 16, Stonecutters. Rifle was in a solvent and round position, as belonging to the category of key Table A. No. 15 Platoon. Launch notwithstanding the sum spent in exports. Merchants dealing in furs

Wuten's Pier at 8.30 am. and Improving the premises, He drew leaves In Tokyo,

will Osaka and Kobe

Kowloon Police Pier establish a Fur Exporters' Union.KOW!! Domel.-

He assailed President Roosevelt's recent declaration, in which he told his Warm Sprints neighbours that he would return in the autumn "If we don't have another war," and which

EXCHANGE CONTROL

Shanghai, Apr. 14. Tightening measures to control

warning to dictatorships-Mr. of traders' guilds to merchants deal- Roosevelt thereafter publicy endorsed

from the control scheme..

the Post's interpretation.

The Sentar sald: "Whoever gives

Tokyo, Apr. 14. A sensationalt dispatch from New

assurances to European nations that York to the Anahi Shimbun, leading

the United States is ready to go to Japanese dally newspaper, says that

The European misleading is the European crisis last week which enused the First Lord of the Ad-peoples."United Press. miralty, Lord Stanhope, to announce that the Fleet had been ordered to

war

man its anti-aircraft guns, is entirely | United States

attributable-

-to-un- out-and-out

frame-up designed by the German Army to catch a suspected British

espionage agent red-handed."

Lord Stanhope regretted his "slip immediately of tongue"

after he mede his statement, according to the dispatch, which entailed world-wide repercussions. By that time, how- ever, "the cat was let out of the bag as far as Germans were concerned and they knew that they had marked their man accurately."

The report, quoting information allegedly received by an American reveals that intelligence service,

Germans lined up n great number of warplanes on a certain airfleld in such a formation as to make it appear that an attack was imminent on England.

This line-up. according to the re- port, was shown to the person sus- pected of espionage activities and he was told that 600 planes have been mobilized for an immediate bombing raid on London.

As soon as he could withdraw the ngent reported the whole maiter to the British Intelligence Service. The result was that the British Govern- ment has been spending many restlers night, the disputch further allegea.

f

When Lord Stanhope uttered his frmous remark, the German authori- ties were convinced that they plugged the loophole through which military secrets had been leaking out, the dis- patch adds-Domel.

All Parties Agree

Times Comment On Premier's Statement

London, Apr. 14.

Financing Anglo-French Securities

New York, Apr. 14. The Reconstruction Finance Cor- poration has indicated its willingness

ese traders,

OVERSEAS AFFAIRS

Tokyo, Apr. 14. Mr. Takeo Tanaka, former chief of

8.45

D.m.

Dress

were being

During the year, the appearance of the Club had been improved, though there was room for further Improve- ment. He was

certain there were engineers in the Colony who were not members of the In- stitution, but who would probably join it if they were approached on

he subject.

Report Adopted

.

to the work done on behalf

to Anance the orderly sale of Anglo- Koiso, the newly-appointed Over-Kennedy Road Range parade at 3.15 Sulng year resulted

seas Minister-Domel.

p.m.

Mr....

and

optional but musketry.order must of the Institution by Messrs. Neill, be worn. Range Omer-2/Lt. C. Simpson and Tarrant. He was sure Austin. Wednesday, April 19, H.Q. that by the end of this year, the in- 5.30 p.m.

13 Platoon, Section stitution would find itself in a much drill direct (il) No. 14 Baloon, IA enhanced financial position. Those detailed for Kennedy Road The adoption of the report the police bureau of the Korean Range parade at 5.15 p.m. (l) No. balance sheet was carried unanimous-

15 Platoon. Those detailed, musketry ly.

The election of officers for the en- Government-General, has been ap- pointed Vice-Minister for Overseas Remainder, section drill direct. Fri- Affairs to assist

as follows: Pre- General Kuniaki day, April 21, Those detalled for

sident, Mr.

Vice-Presidents, Finnic; April 22, Kwong Messrs. E. Cock, J. P. Ulderup and Saturday, Chow Hotel, 8 pm. Company dinner, B. D. Evans (re-elected); Hon. Secre- Sunday, April 23, Peak Range. 8.30 a

tary, Mr. P. I. Newman; Hon. Trea- Am...Those detailed

only

SURES

Tarrant, Hon. (1) Portuguese Companies-Tucs Librarian, Mr. F. J. Neli (re-elect- day, April 18, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. (1) No.

ed); Auditors,

Messrs. Lowe, Bing- M.G. Company, N.C.O's., Part I

and Matthews (re-elected). (2nd. Section). Remainder, ham

Committee: Messrs. C. Managing At the Singapore Registrar's office Night ring.. (i) A.A. Company, Bond, M. A. Cairns, J. J. Forster, W. recently Mr. Evert Krael Henny 250

anti-gus training. Lindeboom, of the Rotterdam Trading The proposed scheme provides, in

(m) Machine Gun Signals-Mon- B. Haslett, F. J. Neill, J. Russell, W.

ਮੈਂ, Taylor, Co., Singapore, was married to Miss.

D. C.

C. Weir, W. M. G. Wil- essence, for organisation of a huge Evarding Britsune Prins, daughter day, April 17, H.Q. 6.20 p.m. Line and

son and I Young syndicate to take over these holdings of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Prins, Operating Section. Line work. Frl- Before the meeting closed, Mr. If war should break out, thereby of Holland. The bridegroom is the day, April 21, H.Q. 5.20 p.m.

berating the large Anglo-French son of Mr. and Mrs. Evert Linde-

chanics' class. Riding practice dur-Russell suggested that the Institution should attempt some social activity, dollar balances for purchase of:

ing week as per roster. boom, also of Holland. American materials. It has been

(n) Air Arm Monday, April 17, especially during the winter months. under discussion during the current

attendance of members at the meet- conversations of the Ways and Meanin Committee for keeping American

French security holdings In the United States in the event of war, according to the New York Times, provided a scheme can be drawn up by American Investment interests and approved by the American Anglo-French Government. The holdings in the United States

estimnied

between at variously *£400,000,000 and £800,000,000.

orc

Social Items

*

*

M.G

H.Q.

Mc-

Maand

A successful jumble sale was held to 5.30 p.m. Lecture-Air naviga- | He also drew attention to the poor (0) Medical Section-Wednesday, stock exchanges open in the event yesterday at the Union Church, Ken- April 10, H.Q. N.C.O's class, 8.30 p.m. Other Banks, 6.00 p.m. Stretcher drill and section training.

of war.

The Reconstruction Finance Cor-

nedy Road.

poration, the newspaper declares, Mr. Yong Yoen-yan, merchant, has has stated that it might be able to announced his forthcoming wedding advance the syndicate a large pro-lo Miss Lau So-chan, of "On Ts," portion of its capital. Although the Hop Yick Street, Un Long, N.T. procedure would be indirect, In

effect this would be to place Govern- ment credits of £200,000,000 or more at the disposal of Britain and France The whole matter, however, is stated to be still in the discussion stage Reuter,

Parliament Adjourns

London, Apr. 14.

•

Mr. Wilhelm Paul Tanck, son of Mr. At the Singapore Registry recently and Mrs. W. Tanck, of Hamburg. Germany.

married to Miss

WES

(P) Pay Section.-Friday, April 21, H.Q. 5.30 p.m.

4. Promotions 2182 A/C.S.M. E. J. Potter, No. 3 M. G. Coy, to be C.S.M. 14.4.30.

1078 A/C.Q.M.S. E. C. Fincher, No. 3 M. G. Coy, to be C.Q.M.S. 14.4.39..- 5. Transfer

2030 Sgt. A. Steven, Med. See, to Unit Reserve, 14.4.39.

7. Strength-Decrease

ing, although the Institution had a membership of more than 300.

Report for Year

The report of the Managing Com- mitice for the year was, in part, as

follows:

During the year 44 new members were elected, 19 members resigned and 12 members were written off on account of breach of Rules or con- tinued absence without the necessary the total number of members now is notification to the Hon. Secretary,

340.

Is with regret that the Com-

Eleanor Elizabeth Habekost, daughter- 2077 Pte. G. W. Giffin, Comps H.Qmittee report the loss by death of the of Mr. and the late Mr. C. M. 5.439. Habekost, of Eutin, Germany, The 1894 Pte. L. A. R. Duncan, A.S.C. bridegroom is a commercial traveller.,

•

The general support by all parties in the House of Commons for main

Miss Susan Tyte, 18-year-old decisions announced in the Prime

daughter of Col. and Mrs. J. H. Tyte, Minister's statement yesterday is re-

formerly of Singapore, has had two flected in newspaper comment to-day.

It having been found possible last pictures accepted for an exhibition The Times, referring to the assur- nces to Poland; Groeco—and.

night to complete in one day the of animal art, which was opened in debates on the internationat situ London-on-March-30-by-ME JUNKH Rumania, says,

"Thus, three coun- tries which are facing in the front tloa, both Houses of Parliament now Huxley, Secretary of the Zoological

stand adjourned until April 18, the Society. rank the spearpoint of disintegration

date originally fixed for reassembly by force, are reinforced with the

Easter Recess,British knowledge that their struggle for after the their liberties, if it be forced upon Wireless.

Statesmen Conter. them, will not be theirs alone: Bri- tish policy has taken another mo- These are mentous step forward. not engagements Ughtly undertaken or responsibillLes accepted without a full and considered measurement of their meaning, they represent a con- aldered national decision exacted by the course of events and to which no other answer is possiblo."—British Wireless

Spelling Bee

HOW

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

the others?

stulteloquence

portemanteau portefollo

sunvety

transcience subaltern

English Oxford Dictionary spell ings of there words will be found on page 13,

London, Apr. 14. Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, had an hour's conversation with the Premier this morning.

Among the callers at 10 Downing Street was the American Ambanin- dur-Reuter Bulletin.

Storm Fells Giant Sequoia

NO SHIP SALES

London, Apr. 14.

An official denial was issued to-

Coy. 6.4.39.

8. Strength-Increase

J

following Members:

John Forsyth, W. L. McCarthy, M. Saunderson, J. S. White, E. Webb,

Financial Report

3328 Pie. F. C. Young, Pay Section 31.3.30.

shows a loss of $2,004.81, as compar-

3320 Pte. H. W. Merrick, Poy Sec- tion, 4.4.30.

(Sd.) S. F. HEDGECOE, Major,

Adjutent, H.K.V.D. Corps._______

AFFILIATED UNIT

Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.

1. Lecture

The first of a series of lectures on Home Nursing will be given on Mon- day, April 17, at the P.W.D. Omces at 1.30 p.m.

2. First Aid Examination-Result The following passed an examina- 1930:

"And now I am a NEW MAN again-thanks to SANATOGEN”

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Extension testa zatried but by docters on a group 어

showed that

energy remained at the and of each day's work, Aflat only a fortnight's couria of Senologen a hardkay's work left them with 60% of theironatgy

fara caut

ALLACE. SO WHIT

mare

energy for work 50% more en ihurine for fur

take a course of Sanatogen. Sanatogen repairs worn nerves. It bullda new, rich blood. It gives you back the strength and vigour that work and worry drain away. Sanatogen is no mere stimulant. The good it does is as permanent us the blood in your body.

We believe sincerely that Sanarogen-ls- the finest tonic food ever discovered. And more than 25,000 doctors have. supported this belief in writing.

SANATOGEN

THE TRUE TONIC FOOD Oktainable of all Chemists and Stores.

IMPORTANT

To all national-minded overseas Chinese

in order to help our Export trade..

China Premier Bolting Manufactory, Ltd.

Manufacturers of the "ONLY ONE" RUBBER BELTING on canvas foundation. Durability proved over ten years, well-known all over China. Reasonable low prices. Manufacturers of the "FLYING HORSE" CANVAS of different counts. Quality, proved over ten years and prices reasonable. Representatives:

JUI FONG & COMPANY

53, Gloucester Road, Hongkong.

Information gladly given as to quality and prices for stock or order on request. Please note that our goods are registered free of export duty.

Let us restara the FRESH NEWNESS of your winter wardrobe before storing for the SUMMER_with____

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then you can give it that added protection by insorting them in our "WINDO" Moih Proof Bag

Throughout the many years 100 have been in business in, this Colony we have saved, hundreda of dollars for many families through this scrvice.

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From

until to-day

one further notica

FREE "Windo" Moth

Bag Proof Storage with Hang-rito Han-

ger will be furnished

with each Dryclean-

ing Order of Clothing

only_amounting_to_

$2.25.

The result of the year's working THE STEAM LAUNDRY

ed with a loss of $ 420.51 for the

previous year. It will be noted that

Head Office & Works 57033

for the previous year, owing to Hong Kong Depot, Tel. 21279. valuation of fixed assets no deprecia- tion was

then written off billlard Peait Depot,

tables, library, or refrigeration

amounts for

depreciation of

plant; these accounts have been written off this year, showing an increase of $754.97. All bad and doubtful debts- as at December 31, 1838, have been written off,

reserve and a new

of $500 provided.

Library Report:-During the year

review 6,800 Books were bor

were added to the which 123

123 were purchased 25 by Members,

tion in First Aid held on April 5. underbooks Miss C. Alonco, Miss P. Baldwin. He of whi

to whom our thanks are due.

day of the press report that the Braude, Miss J. Buchanan, Miss B. Board of Trade had authorised the Budden, Mrs. W. Dalziel, Mrs. J. M.

House:-During the year under re- sule abroad of three British steam- Dobbs, Miss G. Ezra, Miss P. Everest tier of the Institution were improv

view

it was felt that, if

If the ameni-· ers, the Lalchum, Peckham and Mrs. B. M. Gleake, Miss A. M. Grady, Meopham.

Miss R. Grant, Miss E. Grifin, Mrs. ed, an increase of membership with The official statement goes on to 11. R. W. Henderson, Miss D. V. a responding addition to our re- venue would result. With this in say that, on the contrary, the own-Holloway, Miss N. B. Pott, Miss F. E.

an Extraordinary

General Sequoia National Park, Col. ers of the ships in question have Patey, Miss L. R Sinclair, Mra. M. mind During an unusually heavy storm been twice informed that although W. Todd, Miss. II, Wolf, and Mrs. B. Meeting was convened and a sum of one of the glant Sequola trees of the the Board of Trade possesses no Yole.

money voted for the purpose of re- novating our premises, furniture and park was felled. It measured 20 feet legal means of preventing the sale in diameter. While four or five of of British vessels to foreign coun-

Bixtures on a comprehensive scale. A special sub-committee was op- these glants have fallen within the stios, nevertheless the Government

pointed to deal with this matter and past four years, previous to that would strongly discountenance any

the work was completed at the end there had not been one crashed down such sale under existing circum-

slances.--Trans-Ocean. since 1013.

of March, 1830. ̈

3. Leave

Miss A. A Hirst-0.4.30 to 21.10.39.

4. Strength-Decrease Mrs. H. Hosking-4.4.80. -(Sd.) Mru, E. M. Bɛca, Commandant, Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D Corps

Tel. 20352.

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