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of the Balo by Public Auction

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that Inn Interim Dividend of Dollars one per Share has been declared for the year 1939, and will be payable MANDARIN AND CANTONESEon and after Thursday, 7th Sep taught by well-experienced Peiping-tember, 1939. Dividend Warranta born Cantonese, good English speak-

Progress guaranteed, Apply may be obtained on application ut 111 Gloucester Road, 1st Boor. Phone the Company's Registered Ofce,

P. & O. Building.

ing.

32012.

FOR SALE. GARDEN SEEDS. Selection of best varieties of reliable, tested and of strong germination always obtainable

THE REGISTER OF SHARES- of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, 28TH AUGUST,

Rt Grnea Co. 10 Wyndham Street, to WEDNESDAY, 6TH SEPTEM-

Hongkong. Established 1008.

JAPAN'S MATERIAL RESOURCES: WHAT CENSUS SHOWS

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comes hus adversely affected

their

living conditions, in a similar way denrth or conservation of materials has lowered the general national standards.

A householder might go without needed repairs on his home or posses-

|BER (both days inclusive) during

can be registered.

By Order of the Board Directors,

of

to be hold on Monday, the 21st day of August, 1939, at 3 p.m., - at the Offices of the Public Works Department by Order of His Excellency the Governor of and Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok Taul, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown. Rent to be fixed by tho Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

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August 19, 1939.

Foster-Father Found For Famed "Water Fairy"

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Reuter).—A foster-father has been found | for China's most celebrated war orphan, the baby girl who was saved from certain death last October by bluejackets of the British river gunboat Sandpiper at Changaha, capital of Hunan.

The Chinese secretary of the British Methodist Mission at Chang- who was christened "Water Fairy" by sha has officially adopted the infal A. her rescuers after her adventure.

Blown Into The Water Chaitgsha last October, the baby girl During a Japanese air raid on

was blown into the water from

ཐ bombed junis, rescued by British sailors, pumped dry on the deck of the Sandpiper, and then sent to the American Yale-in-China Hospital at Changsha

Anglo-Polish Treaty Signature Said Imminent

JAPANESE BLAMING "REDS"

For Anti-British Agitations

Foreigner Sees New Dalai Lama

CHUNGKING Aug. 18 (Reu- ter).THE first, and probably. the only foreigner to see the new 18 Dalai Lama and his entourage on

PEIPING, Aug. (Reuter).—An attempt by their long journey to Lhusa was the Japanese militarists to Mr. George A. Fitch, an Ameri- inject a new element into the of the Foreign YM.C.A. at can who was formerly Secretary anti-British movements was Shanghal. made to-day when the Mr. Fitch arrived at the Koomboom military spokesman here de half an hour before the five-year-old Lamasery, in Kekonor Province, only Clared that the Communist Dalai Lama did. In this haste and element was trying to obtain serted on already exposed alm in hle excitement, however, Mr. Filch in- be control of the movement. camera, thus losing the opportunity Leading Polish newspapers all it He asserted that the Communist of ̧

lifetime. with delight and the Government Party In China had issued orders to

At Lanchow (Kansu) Airfield, Mr. organ "Gazeta Polska" writes, "For Its members to participate in the Fitch stated that he saw 10 new acro

presented to the Chinese

WARSAW, Aug 18 (Reuter)The signing of the Anglo-Polish treaty alllance is reported here to

Turkestan).

Intending bidders are advised It was while in this hospital that she became the gotchild of Madame which period no transfer of shares that immediately after the dispo-Chiang Kai-slick and Sir, Archibald (Imminent...

sal of the lot the Purchaser (Keer, British Ambassador to China, not the applicant) will be required and adopted daughter of Commander to deposit with an authorised W. E. J. Eames, the Australian com- officer who will be present at the

mander of the gunboat, and the rest the first time in history Britain haal movement and to lead it into lawless Pernment by Sinkiang (Chinese of the

ship's company. sale, the sum of two hundred

The

crew of the Sandpiper has

In response fo A question from The new highway linking Sining, dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum raised an education fund of $1,000

incredulous correspondent, the the capital of Kekoner, with Lanchow will be refunded on payment of now about £20—for the little girl his year's crisis and Inst year's spokesman said the movement was will be completed within a month, ha

ready for the day she is old enough

not exactly" too big for the Japanese says. The road will reduce the to go to school,

to control,

travelling time between the two capitals from three days to one. It takes almost a bee-line route, instead in the lee of the Great Wall, of the present rocky stretch_running

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th July, 1939,

CHURCH NOTICES EMMANUEL CHURCH'

Sunday, 11 a.m. Morning Service.

sions in order to save money. The Preacher: Dr. Lechmere Clift. Sub- owner of a large office building, be-j cause of restrictions imposed by the jeet: "The most precious thing in the

government, might not be able to world." Job 20:17-10.

obtain molerials for proper upkeep! of his establishmcat.

Sunday, 7.30 p.m. Song Service. Sunday, 8.00 p.m. Evening Service, Preacher: Mr. Forbes Macleod.

S. Mark 15:16.

The result is a patch-work, make-Subject: "The greatest crime shift existence with buildings, tele-history." phones,

automobiles, typewriters, streetcars, elevators, furniture, m chinery and almost everything else used in dafiy life showing a lack of proper maintenance und stendily de- clining in efficiency.

New Government Appointments

1:1

are

The following notifentions The tasks ahend of Japan IT and

are restored.day:

made in the Government Gazette to- when peaceful times therefore,

She

Ilon. Mr. W. J. Currie to act for up

worn-Secretary for Chinese Affairs;

tremendous. are not only

make must depleted

anct reserves out commodities and materials, but reorganize a disordered financial sys tem and care for domestic readjust. ments which have been shoved into the background by the war,

the Purchase price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Inland

KON.SC.

Inland Lot No. 1926, Adjoining Kowloon

Hak Fa Street.

1 No. of Sale!

Registry No

Locality

as

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Mr. W. L. Handyside appointed Sentor Inspector of Schools.

Mr. G. E. 5. Upsdell to be Principal| of Central British School from April

1.

Mr. D. M. Richards to be Senior Master, Education Department.

Mr. G. W, Reeve to be Senior Mas-

A.R.P. Examination te. Education Department.

Results

Mr. T. R. Rowell to be Principat of the Teachers' Training College,

Miss Phyllis W. Brown to be Senior Mistress, Education Department,

Miss Nora W. Bascombe to be Principal, BellHos School from.

The Air Raid Precautions Oficer announces the following result of a recent Air Raid Warden's examina-August 14.

tion. The candidates were instructed Mr. C. G. Sollls resumed his duties by Mr. E. F. Buttress, B.Sc.

John O'Mearn, Jack Chowjing Gee, Yau Hugh Chung, Kwon Ho Wai, Pun Chung Pok, Shui Wing Lou, Chan Shiu Ying. Ngan Young Nai, Yew] Hark Khan, Hu Kun Chl,

ng Director of Education on August 12.

Miss Georgina Marr to be Mistress (Physical Training) from August 10. Mr. Davis Lole to be Assistant Superintendent the Hongkong Police Reserve,

Boundary Menauremonta

N.A.E. W.

A per sale plac.

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Annual

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Upset Price

$15,860

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 21st day of August, 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 Cheung Sha Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1808, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one

last three days thereof.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if

JENOCESS not the applicant) will be required

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Envelopes in three sizes or made to special requirements.

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BRITAIN'S TOKYO TALKS ATTITUDE

APPROVED

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conference. Japanese diplomats be- lieve it will strengthen the Army's pressing for adherence to the military alliance.

left the declalon of war in the hands acts. of another country. This constitutes the most essential difference between an British public opinion is aware that Folund will fight for every inch of her territory and her rights in Danzig Irrespective of any guarantees of assistance,"

Situation Out Of Hand "Is the situation out of hand?” be

was asked.

The spokesman repiled "Yes," There was no explanation of the apparent incongruity of the participa- tion in the movement of a Japanese plane last Saturday and of the Com- munists to-day.

New Egyptian Ministry

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 18 (Reuter).

Immutable Principles The newspaper says: "The immut- able principles of British polley pre the balance of power in Europe, the maintenance of British sen power. and control over raw materials and credits Great Britain is ready to

Meanwhile letters threatening death Axis fight for her immutable principles but

to the Chinese employees of Britain-Aly Maher Pasha has announced all other matters the British be- It has been authoritatively stated lieve in compromise and opportunism, continue to be received through the his new Cabinet in which he becomes that Britain reached tils momentous The British to-day are firm and un- mail, the author of the letters using Minister decision

Foreign alone, but other countries yielding over the German aims atvelopes on which the address of Minister for the Interior and Air Affairs, the sender is given us the "Salvation Minister. the idea of facilitating delivery dependents, through the mails.

including the United States; France this danger is past they will again Army Headquarters" apparently with hegemony in Europe but as soon as

and China are now being told.

"Britain has come to the conclusion spare Germany and even advise con- that not only is it impossible to re-cessions, being prepared to pay for card the currency and silver ques-them out of their own pockets,

local issue, but also

tions as a purcis Beriously affect

that these the Interests of other powers," Robert Craigie told the Japanese.

Str

He also told the Japanese Minister at Large, Mr. Kate that if there are to be further discussions on economic questions arrangements must be made to take into

the views of account interested powers.

A British spokesman explained that substantial progress has been made towards an agreement for co-opera- tion in maintaining order in Tientsin. Britain believes this could be im- plemented separately, but the Japan- ese are not expected to agree.

Brisk Exchange Of Views Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Reuter) brisk exchange of views followed Sir Robert Cruigie's communication to Mr. Kate of Britain's decision garding Japan's economic demands in China.

INTERNATIONAL

SITUATION SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT

(Continued from Page 1) sador, have signed an accord allow- ing Poland credits here for purchases necessary to her national defence.

Britain's Answer

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Aur. 18 (UP),~-~--Great} Britain's answer to the German 28- sertions that Danzig and the Polish Corridor must be surrendered was to begin the final drafting of a military alliance with Poland which will replace the earlier temporary guarantee.

M Wladislaw Kulski, the chief

Assurances Requested PEIFING, Aug, 18, (Reuler).—The American Embassy to-day made re- presentations to the Japanese Em- bassy confirming the slopping of Mrs. Richard In Tientsin by a Japanese sentry, and requesting assurances that there would be no recurrence of such un incident.

Nephews Of The King On "The Carpet"

War Office Reproves Lascelles Boys

LONDON, Aug. 18 (Reuter).

for

The Ministry comprises six In- Four Sandists, two Liberals and two Constitutionalists and includes Sirry Pasha, Finance Minister, and Assom Bey, former Minister to Turkey, as Wakts (Ploua Foundations),

Germany's New "Big Berthas"

Derlin. "Germany's new heaviest artillery will be as much a surprise to the world, if the necessity arises, us 'big Bertha' and 'long max' were in the world war", writes General von Bock, Commander-in-Chief of the Arst army corps,

in the military periodical "Wehrmarcht.” Big Bertha was the gun which shelled. Paris.

He was referring to two new types of guns with calibres of from 6 ins Upwards.

Three

Cyclists Hold Safety Court

Mr. Kato saw Mr. Arita, the

huge German guns, in pos:- further term of 24 years less the Foreign Minister, and Colonel Tat-legal adviser to the Polish Foreign-AFTER examining an article forest of St. Gobain, France, shelled tion near Crepy-Enlaonnals, in the sumi of the General Staff was called Omce and the Polish Ambassador

London were in conference into consultation. Mr. Kato after-

with which appeared in the "Hare- Paris at a range of nearly 73 miles wards met Sir Robert Craigie and British legal experts to-day.

in 1910. requested him to impress upon Lon-

wood News," the War Office sent It is reported that the Anglo-

Similar guns wrought havoc with don the need for speedy resump. Follsh treaty will be effective for a mild reproof to the Editors the Belgian fortifications at the be tion of the talks.

five years and renewable for similar who are the sons of the Princess ginning of the war. {perlods.

Royal, Viscount Lascelles, 16, Meanwhile the British Govern- and Gerald Lascelles, 15. ment has quietly Intensified its efforts to meet serious trouble in The article dealt with a gun Government takes the view that war described in detail a 4.5 anti-aircraft Europe within * fortnight. The battery which the boys visited and is not inevitable but that a period gun. The letter from the War Office [* of serious tension is immediately told the boys that they erred in hundred members of the Winder- CLEVELAND, O. (U.P.) -Two ahead...

publishing a certain paragraph which mere Bicycle club found Joe Doakes, experienced editors

would not have an imaginary motorist, not guilty of passed and advised them that such careless driving at a mock trial. information should not be used again. Object of the trial was to impress the

Accurate Racing Tips The "Harewood News" has a steady

cyclists with the need for caution. local circulation and a reputation for accuracy in its racing tips.

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. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT,

I No. of Sale |

Bagisley No.

Locality

New Kowloon Inland

Lot No. 2718. Castle! Peak

ing Street

and Fuk Wa Street,

Cheung Sha Wan

pron MA PA૧૧

Boundary Measuremente

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CHARITY CONCERT

given by

Prof. Harry Orc

Prof. E. Pellegatti

Miss Prus Lowis

-Mre.-Silvia Choy

#q. feet.

006 20

Aan. Bent.

Dp setPrice

#466

Mr. Albert Woo

Miss Rorabel Hsu and the

CHORAL GROUP (Director: Prof. E. Gualdi)

at the

CHINA FLEET CLUB THEATRE

On Friday, August 25, 1939, at 9 p.m.

in aid of Refugee Children Sponsored by

The Industrial Home for Rafugee Children Admissions: $5 and $3

Bocking at the

Tsang Fook Piano Co.

Anderson Music Co. 'COUNT- THE "TELEGRAPHS.

* EVERYWHERE

$20,340

Y'S MEN'S CLUB Social Evening Given By Kowloon Tong Group

One of the most successful- func- tions held by the Hongkong Y's Men's Club this year was the dinner and

Germany Propares social evening held at the residence

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cheung in

PARIS,

18 Aug.

(UP)--The Kowloon Tong last night.

About 70 persons attended and en-French Foreign Ofee to-day received Information of further German joyed a Chinese dinner which was given by the Kowloon members of military preparations including the Out-landing of troops at Koenigsburg in the Club who neled as hosts. port members who accepted the in- East Prussia and troop movements on vitation to attend included members the Silesian frontier of Poland. from Shanghal, Tientsin, Nanking activity on the Silesian borders, this Coupled with the earlier reports of Amoy, Foochow and Canton.

Members of the Club provided places additional troops close to the musical entertainment. They were northern and western Polish from- -SD. Tan, James Chon, Arthur. Wong, tiers.

Y. O. Lee, Li Chor-chi and Mrs. James T. Choy.

Lantas Island Cams

Full Restitution

WARSAW, Aug. 18, (Reuter)- When M. Chodaki, Polish Commis- An over-night cump at Tung sioner in Danzig, who had received Chung, Nintao Island, has been ar- fresh instructions from the Foreign ranged for Saturday and Sunday, Minister, Col. Beck, again saw Herr August 26 and 27. The Wah Ying H. Grelser, President of the Danzig Middle School has kindly allowed the Senate, he demanded full restitution Y's Men's Club the use of their camp. of Polish Customs rights in the Free while there will be a camp fire City. gathering in the evening.

All who are interested are asked to communicate with Mr. Lum K. Chu, the Secretary, at the Kowloon Y.M.C.A.

U.S.. COMMODITY PRICES

LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS

October December

January March

New York Cotton

Opening

Closing

8.75 /74

8.77/77

8.00/00

8.82./01 8.47b/500 8.30 740 8.24 /23

0.07 /07

New York Rubber

May

July

Spot

September 10.70 709

December

16.70 700

March May

8.47 N 8.40 40 8.24/24

8.08/08 0.32 N

16.07 /07 10.03b/650 ...... 16.68b/70 10.64b/65a 10.73 A 10.66b/07a Total sales for the day:2,280 tons.

Chicago Wheat

65%/8532 50/00% 05/04%

05/08

6544/05

Thursday's sales:—12,058,000.

Sept.

Dec.

May

bushele.

Sept.

Dec.

* May

Dec.

Chicago Cor

425/43 42%/43 4175/42 42/4234 4516745%) Winniser Wheat Frische:

51/5034... 5134/5154 02/2 83/02

45% A

It was stated later at the War Office that there was nothing secret about the material of the article, but in a inadvertently and innocently gave certain phrase the young editors away some information,

-H.K.-VEGETABLE PRICES SHOOT UP 20 PER CENT.

(Continued from Page 1.)

the Western Powers during the early stages of the Great War.

Their bayonets are of an old French design, and tower

above the diminutive soldiers. 430,000,000 France Credits The story of a remarkable forced WARSAW, Aug. 18, (Reuter).Anarch was revealed consequent upon agreement was signed to-day in Paris yesterday's extended operations. granting Faland credits of 430,000,000 columns, the biggest of which,

The border was occupied by three francs for the purchase of war mat-prising Formosans led by Japanese officers, made a forced march of 30 miles across rugged, mountainous country to Pingshan, and from thence down to Mirs Bay to Yintin.

erlul from France.--

Bloodless Coup.

Com-

Discussions Continue DANZIG, Aug. 10 (Reuter)-Herr A Greiser, Nazi President of the Danzig Senate, had a further twenty minutes interview with M. A. Chodaki, Polish Commissioner to the Free City, when the Danzig Customs the column reached the foreshore at question was discussed.

Yintin, It was split into two sections,

The march started at dawn and was completed by midday. When

com-

The Nazi organ "Danziger Vorpos-one proceeding eastwards along the ten"

states that all rumours regarding foreshore to Salyuchung, thus A compromise: over Danzig were pitting the occupation of the entire completely devoid of Foundation and Chinese property and the water

Bay foreshore (the foreshore is added "Danzig is entirely a German) city and there need be no doubt that it will return to the Reich."

Ciano Receives

Csaky

ba:

longs to Hongkong). The second column marched along the foreshore to Shataukok, where they linked up with a smaller force which had made its way along the border from Shem chun

The whole manoeuvre, was carried out without any fighting, and the occupation of Mirs Bay foreshore bloodless coup.

ROME, Aug. 18 (Reuter)-Count from batzukok to Salyuchung was a Clano, Italian Foreign Minister, re- i ceived Count Csaky, Hungarian Foreign Minister, who arrived hero to-day on a visit which is expected to -lastin day or two.

REPAIRS TO HAITAN

A: Sees Mussolini Also

The Douglas Company steamer Haltan, which was badly damaged ROME Aug 16 (Router)-Signor on July 25, when she struck, a mine Mussolini received the Hungarian off the coast of Fukien, has now, been Foreign Minister, Count Canky, late repaired and has left Commopolitan on Friday night, hat

Dockyard. At prosent she is lying off Count Clano, Italian Foreign Minis-Kowloon Dockyard where "additional ter, was present at the meeting, work is being done on her.

Bear And Deer Become Tame

SPOKANE, Wash. (U.P.)-Bears and dear whose habitat is virgin forest of upper north Idaho have be- come so tame in the last few years that frequently they come out of their haunts to eat food placed at lake resorts by vacationists,

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THE "TELEGRAPH❞ will send a Staff Photographer to all events of public interest. Requests should be addressed to the Pictorial Editor