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Ministry Of Information Functions Explained By Foreign Secretary

LONDON, July 28.

for

BIG NAVAL DAY

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IN SOVIET Commissar Warns Enemies In The Far East

July 29; 1939. FINANCES BRIGHT Colony's Assets On The Increase

of

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the middle of their holidays, had a meeting in the Chancellery to-day.

Foremost among the matters they had to discuss is believed to have been the negotiationa at Moscow.

Labour Holds Colne Valley

Tory Poll Falls By Nearly 2,000

LONDON, July 28. THE by-election in the Colne

MOSCOW, July 25.-The entire THE Colony's credit balanco The latest developments there, and THE OBJECTS of the Foreign country celebrated with enthusiasm is again on the increase. Follow-the British plan to rend military ex- perts have convinced official circles Interim Dividend of $2.00 per Omice publicity department and Soviet Russia's "Navy Day" yestering slight decline in May of the here that the Anglo-Russlan talks Valley, rendered necessary by DANCING IN G HOURS, Ballroom, Sharo has been declared, for the and projected Ministry of Infor- | Meetings and worship" parades balance of assets over liablities, must now be taken more seriously. the death of the Labour Member, Further Herr von Ribbentrop is Mr. E. Marklow, reaulted to-day tion rapid and practical. World's half year ended 30th June, 1939,mation were explained by Sir took place in all milltary ports; he the balance during June increas also believed to have touched on the in Labour retaining the seat. Champion's Steps. Apply Tony's payable THURSDAY, 17th Samuel Hoare in the House of country's fighting vessels were lined from $16,178,661.25 to $10,- denunciation of the Japanese-Ameri-

оп

along several kilometres in the Gulf Dance Studio, China Building, 8th AUGUST, 1939, on

Mr. W. G. Hall (Lab) won the which date | Commons to-day.

con trade treaty, which came as an election with a vote of 17,277. Mr. of Finland and were inspected by the 243,696.87. floor. Tel, 30933.

The estimates provide for £10,000 Commander of the Balile Fleet and The net credit balance for the unpleasant surprise. Dividend Warrants may be obtain-

As some sort of compensation for E. L. Mallalleu, who unsuccessfully SINGS Motor

department and £100,000 for publi- the Leningrad constituency.

come totalling $2,004,033,05 and ex-Japan a "comprehensive agreement contested the 1935 general election ed on application at the Oflee of depanncreased staff in the publicity members of the milliary council of month amounted to $10,050.02, in

elty.

Thousands of Moscow residents perditure $2,928,907.43.

on the exchange of goods" between was again second with 0,228, and Mr. the Company, Kowloon.

An additional £150,000, for British watched the nautical and sports One Interesting feature the Germany, and Japan was initialled Pike (National Cons.) was last with

a poll of 9,012. purpose festivities held in the basin at Khim- month's revenue was the increase in to-day.

It involves a substantial expansion Labour increased their poll by Care for hire. Phone 37122, 523, Compinny will be cloned from a explaining British policy abroad kh, on the Moscow Alver-Volga canal. land sales over those for the same of mutual commerce with the help nearly 1,000, the general election

Celebrations also took place in month last year.

Mr. Sebastopol and Khabarovsk-llavar. This June they amounted to $203,-of German credit. Details are not giving them a poll of 10,723,

117, an compared with $115,750, and yet announced, but political circles Mallalleu's poll decreased by over the aggregate for the year up to June say that it will, to some extent, com- 3,300, and the Tory poll fell by close 30 was $1,451,003, as against $410,079 pensate Japan for what she is losing on 2,000.

ireaty with At the general election, there was in. 1938. However, it must be re- under the denounced

a four-comered fight, with an In- membered that this year's figure In-America,

Herr Hier is returning to Bay-dependent taking part, but with his cludes $830,704 transferred from the

and Herr von elimination by the by-election, the Government House and City Dava-reuth to-morrow, the

lopment Fund. Despite this, how-Ribbentrop resumes his holiday at Independent vate went to the Labour ever, there is an increase of $200,000 Salzburg on Sunday-Reuter,

candidate in addition to turnover on land sales for the year to date.

from the Liberal and Conservative Revenue for the Brst half of 1939

Gorman Fleet Manoeuvres

candidates.--Reuter Special. amounted to $20,453,442, us compared BERLIN, July 29.-German Fleet) with $18,027,042 for the correspond-is at present engaged in important Ing period last year. Revenue up to manoeuvres in the Baltle Sea under June 30 omounted to nearly 60 per

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of a major war, would be an organi- During the absence from By Order of the Board of xation great scope, with a large Colony of Monsieur F. I, N. Dupuy, Directors,

and comprehensive personne), and Consul for France in Hongkong, which therefore, needed a very great Monsleur C. Henner, Vice-Consul for C. M. MANNERS,

dest of careful planning.

France, will be in charge to Secretary and Manager. Sir Samuel Houre mentioned that French Consulate.

a number of civil servants were Hongkong, 27th July, 1939.

engaged in planning the Ministry and

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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 31st day of July, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department. by Order of His Excellency the Governor of two Lots of Crown Land at Cheung Sha Wan Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 from 1st commencing years, July, 1898, with the option of

renewal at a Crown Rent to be

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a number of experts had already would be pinced on the press, which, been engaged in making spectße en-

as far as possible, would be left con- quiries.

siderable latitude in dealing with Agreement With Pross

press affairs. The military would in- ile had been in constant contact tervene only in questions of emer-cent. of the estimated revenue for the the watchful eye of Grand-Admiral with representatives the press,gency, or where an individual news- whole year. PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS and they had now reached a basts paper was abusing these powers of

of the Sale by Public Auction for agreement, so that in the event latitude.

of an emergency the press side of the Sir Samuel floare stated that pre- to be held on Monday, the 31st organisation would be able to operate parations were for advanced to secure day of July, 1939, at 3 p.m., atquicidy and efficiently.

u supply of the kind of films which Press censorship would be worked would be wanted in war time, » the Offices of the Public Works

With regard to broadcasting, the Department, by Order of His part of the Ministry of Informa-

Bon on the basis of co-operation with B.B.C. would be left to carry on in Excellency the Governor of one the press, so that while the ultimate the closest liaison with the Ministry Lot of Crown Land at Lai control remained in the hands of the of Information, and subject to definite

definite Colony of Minister. the Chi Kok, in

responsibility regulations.-Ñouter.

Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Ills Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 24 years leas the last three days thereof.

authorised

offeer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, (200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo fixed by the Surveyer of Hisal of the lot the Purchaser (if Majesty the KING, for one fur- not the applicant) will be required ther term of 21 years less the to deposit with an last three days thereof. intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- snl of the lot the Purchaser (it 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 sum will be refunded on payment of 2 the Purchase price.

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Registry No.

Locality

***Nsw Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2712.

Between New Kowloon Inland Lots Nos. 2312,

& 2653, Castle Peak

Road, Cheung Sha Way-

Junction of Shan, Lot No. 2711

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Cheung Sha Wan.

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25,710

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13354

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Opposite New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2511, Wing Hong Street,

Locality

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of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 31st day of July, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Wong Nei Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at n Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 76 years.

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 sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

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Inland Lot

No. 6537.

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The exereises are now taking place During June there were substantial between Warnemuende and Swien- increases in dutles from $300,730 to muende, and are aimed principally st $873,300, while leences and internal the Instruction of the submarine revenue yleided an extra $100.000, futillos. being $948,205 during the month.

The theme of the monoeuvres is the

The Post Office was down from $305,717 to $277,500 and the Kowloon-attacks and destruction by submarines Canton Raliway decreased from of a naval convoy. Five flotilles. $169,512 in 1928 to $12,377 Inst month. Humbering 25 underwater vessels,

are taking part. Expenditure Up Too

Considerable space is being devoted The Colony's gratifying increase in revenue during June was somewhat in the press to these exercises, most fset by an advance in expenditure, Papers exalting the invincibility of being $2,028,997,43 compared with the German Fleet. $2,5514500,40 a year ago.

"The manoeuvres," says the "Lokat The total expenditure for the first Anzeiger," "reveal that Qu sub- half of 1039 was $17,772,080 as marines, like their Great War pre- against $10,755,470, an increase of decessors. constitute an efficient and! $1,016,010.

powerful element in the defence of Charitable service for Jane cost the fatherland." $83,218 as compared with $46,024, } According to the "Berliner Boer- und total defence services, including sen Zeitung," "the German people! the Volunteers, the Naval Volunteers, must know that the German sub>- A.R.P., and Military Contribution, į marine arm is for the World War. amounted to $536,788 as compared It is well equipped, and ready for with $483,042 in 1938.

every eventuality."-Hayas,

Harbour department expenses in- creased for the month front $85,770 toj

$114,108, and the palice force during Owing to the unfavourable weather,) June cost $307,250 us compared with the Christ Church plenic for this $203,848 a year age. Post office ex-afternoon has been cancelled. penses advanced from $60,187 in

June last year to $94,410 this year.

Mr. R. E. Edwards has been ap- The Hon. Mr. Li Tse-long has been pointed to be First Police Magistrate appointed to be a member of the during the absence on short leave of Urban Council during the absence! Mr. R. A, D, Forrest,

from the Colony of Mr. W. N. T. Tam,

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