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(Continued from Page 5.) nations, they have declared their intention of co-operating in a cause thein which is no less precious to than it is to the people of England." Mr. Arthur Greenwood thanked Mr. Chamberlain for his statement and naked the Premier to keep the coun try Informed. promptly whether the or bad,
news was
Wendent statement about the Kiel action had been published on the day it had orcurred it would have heartened the prople.
Mr. Chamberlain salt he dia net want to circulate any information until all the farts had been ascertain
hoped ed, but with experience they would do better in the future,
Doubts Dispelled SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Sept.
G.
and
Cle. Cotiers de l'Annam.
R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 11th day of September, 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 Lami at
Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
CANADA AT WAR
(Continued from Page 1.J
of the United Kingdom and, the rest of the Commonwealth."
GREETINGS BY LABOUR
September 8, 1939.
SAVAGE SUBMARINE WARFARE ON ALLIED
SHIPS AT SEA (Continued from Page 1.) British Party's Message Egypt Sovers Relations
were also attacked, but were able to To Co-Democracies SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH".
escape the submarines.
Two Ships Escopo
liner LONDON, Sept., 7 (British LONDON. Sept. 7 (UP),—The
The 3,130-ton Ellerman an-Wireless).Mr. Arthur Green- Corinthian, attacked by U-Boat, Ministry of Information has nounced that the British Government wood's message to Poland said: managed to reach port undamaged, has been amelally informed that the "British Labour forms part of, as did the 4,880-ton freighter Puk- Egyptian Government has decided to
diplomatic relations with a united and resolute British aston, which was
submarine only 45 miles south-east Commonwealth of free nations,
of Land's End. sever
Iraq Joins In
who with France have entered
A tabulation of the known survi- Germany.
BAGHDAD, Sept. 7 (Beuter).the struggle to overthrew the vors of the Athenia Indicates that 128
sever relations evil tyranny of litler, and to nut jare still missing. Omelals believe! Iraq has decided to with Germany.
Uut there is only the slightest hope It is learned in London that Iraq a final end to lawless aggression, that a few of the missing have been has informed the German Minister methods of violence, and use of rescued by vessels not carrying radio
equipment,
that he must leave the country with- war,"
24 hours, and the Iraq representa-
ask for his passport. live in Berlin is been instructed to
Government.
This is The Cause
"This is the emuse for which we will fight all victory is won.
attacked by
n
NEWS FLASHES
(Continued from Page 1.)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (UP)-The liner Manhattan arrived here to-day. carrying a record number of passen- gers totalling 1,573.
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DERLIN, Sept. 7 (Router),-All British subjects over 10 years of age must report to the nearest police station within 24 hours, according to n decree lasued by the Minister of the luterlor, Ilerr Frick.
of
The order applies to nationals Britain, Northern Ireland, the British colonies, protectorates and mandated territories, and India.
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LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)-The the Canadian High Commissioner in Canadian Government has instructed London to provide Anancial resis
of tance to the Canadian survivors the Athenia tragedy.
Mr. John Kennedy, second son of has Ambassador, the American
of arrived at Glasgow to take care the American survivors.
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LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter).After conferring with Turkish leaders for a fortnight, the Turkish Ambassador to London has left Istanbul for England.
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Old Resident Passes Away
Lady Was Born In Hongkong In 1868
THE death occurred at the St. Paul's Hospital, Causeway Bay this morning, of Mrs. R. J. White, wife of the late Mr. R. J. White of the Chinese Mari- time Customs, Canton.
She had been afling for the past ten years from a nervous complaint und died after being admitted into the hospital four days ogo.
The late Mrs. While was the eldest and was born in Hongkong in the daughter of the late Mr. A. G. Alken year 1888. She was one of the oldest lady residents of the Colony.
By her first husband, Mr. Connor, the had two daughters Mrs, Andre Yelle and Mrs. Verge Beaumont, and
Cleve
Connor, a son, the late Mr. who served in the last War, holding the rank of Lieutenant in the British Army. He was killed in action in 1917,
By her second husband Mr. R. J. White, she had a daughter Mrs. Sam foward, of Thornycroft. She is a sister-in-law to Mr. Frank W. White, share and estate broker.
The funeral will take place to- LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)---Dis- euasions between the Secretary for the morrow passing the monument at 5.30 Dominiens, the Secretary for the p..
The late Mrs. White is survived by Colontes and the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesta on the Rhodesla-her daughters, and grandchildren.. Nyassaland Commission have been Verge and Virginia Beaumont, and
They Junette, Yvonne and Coco Yoite. suspetaled owing to the war. will be resumed when circumstances
Gormany's Methods To French socialists, stressing that
Germany is by no means having life without liberty and peace with-everything her own way in the war Iraq, out justice is a mockery Mr. Green-at sea, and it is believed that there A number of Germans in
with the military or other-wood said: "Our people have a pas- have already been several submarine connected wize. who are regarded as dangerous, sionate hatred of war. But they also casualties. have been interned.
hnte nggression, tyranny. arid
op- The Ministry of Information reveals Princes Pledge Services
pression which Things the Nazl that British destroyers escorting the LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter). To Government represents. The British 902-ton trans-Channel ferry Batavia, date 83 Indian princes have sent peoples had no lust for domination, on which the British Ambassador, Sir the King- ambition of conquest, or any hatred Nevile Henderson, and his staff were messages of loyalty to
of the German people, but are returning to England, twice dropped Emperor.
Offer To Canada
animated only by a resolute deve depth charges in mid-Channel,
Passengers aboard the Batavin state LONDON, Sept. 7 (Renter).-The termination to overthrow the rule of
that the ship vibrated quite visibly Mackenzie Battalions, which fought force.
us the depth charges exploded. for the Spanish Government in Spain, has offered its services az u fighting"
German Ship Captured The 467-ton N.D.. (German) unit of 1,000 men to the Canadian
steamer Inn. captured by a British warship on Tuesday, was sunk by Sending Labour's fraternal greet-jitunfire after the crew had been re- may offers for service have been re-ings to Canda, Australia and Zen-moved to safely.
Germany's sen strategy is expected Celved, the Government is found it land, Mr. Greenwood said: "We, like
(Reuter).-A LONDON, Sept. 7 occupa of the united British Commonwealthcing sybmarines and armed mer-
the in-in the grim struggle against
This strategy differs vastly from Danish fishing boat was blown up in latest act of Nazi aggression. The common people of many lands have that employed during the Great War, minefield near Esbjerg, says a
and 50 Fruisers. To-day she ships been hurled into a cruel conflict by when Germany possessed 40 ballie-message from Copenhagen. Hitler in furtherance of his ambitious as only five battleships and right perished. bans at domination and conquest,"
Jerulers. All her bases are inland aims and, as far as is known, all her sur- He added that the cominon
face warships are in home waters. violence in were the final end to
It is believed that approximately achieving national purposes, restora. 65 German submarines are operating tion of the rule of law, and liberty
merchant-men Additionally, SUBT of the peoples.
still at lernte y contrive to mount guns and operate as predatory des troyers of commerce.
Too Many Recruits! SIMLA, Sept. 7 (Reuter).-Aa so!
Hennessy Road, in the Colony of necessary to request the public to you, promptly take a stand as part to be based on warfare with ocean-permit.
Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Hs Majesty the KING, for une further, term of 76 years.
Infending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispe- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required. authorised to deposit with officer who will be present at the (UP)-Mr. Sale, the aum of two hundred Neville Chamberlain's speech hus dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum rerved to dispel any belief that will be refunded on payment of
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Britain and France might be inclined the Purchase price.
continue in their ordinary Bon to void dislocation of industry.
Indian Officers Called Up LONDON, Sept. "
(Reuter) Ofleers of the Indian regular reserve have been called up.
An ardinance Issued yesterday covers the subject of the Indian air! force volunteer reserve,
Unstinted Service
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Sept. 7 (UP)-Hi: 1ugh- ness the Aga Khan, spiritual ruler of ten million Ismailian Mohammedans the Maharani proposes to donates has called on his followers to give £1,000 for the same purpose, "unstinted service" to 180 British
unuise.
Offers By Princes SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH**
No Formal Declaration SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH OTTAWA, Sept. 7 (UP).-] 45 | London, Sept. 7 (Reuter).The believed that Canada might refrain
chant-men.
GUNBOATS ASKED TO DEPART Japan's "Friendly
crow All four members of the Advice" To British Navy
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HANKOW, Sept. 7 (Reuter). (Reuter) — | —The Japanese Consular au- LONDON, Sept. United States liners arrivingthorities have forwarded a note
large carried yesterday Britain American flags painted on the decks to the British Consul-General,
tendering "friendly advice."
and on both sides of the ships.
At night they fly floodlit flags and travel with all lights blazing.
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In order to prevent incidents," it is stated, the British gunboats Peterel and Scarab should leave port.
The note speelfled that the Japanese" (Reuter)-Fmilitary nuthorities would guarantee the safety of all Britons in Hankow.
LONDON, Sept. 7 the time being prices in Australia, have been fixed at those prevalling on August 31.
Clipper Sees Submarines The Yankee Clipper, en route from Foynes to the United States, reported this afternoon that she sighted two submarines five miles off the Azores.
Refusal to sell at those prices Prominent Markings
renders the goods able to seizure for SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Sept. 8 (Domei).--Bear-le by the Federal Government. a general settlement after Germany PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Maharajah of Travancore has offered from a formal declaration of war, to has accomplished a
to place six ladhs of rupees (£45.-enable her to act as a "back door" in prointient Itising-Sun emblems
LONDON, Sept. 7 (Router).-M quest of Poland.
000) at the dispozal of the British through whieh American supplies painted on its hulls and on the roof of the bridge, the 10.672-ton NY.K.
Daladler and Getical Gamelin, head Firstly.
Government towards the cost of pro-could be shipped to the allies.
Baron Tweedanie toki Parliament liner Suwa Maru secuting the war. He has also offer-
ference yesterday.
作
temporise
with Hitler and discuss
Hghtning cont-
the
is understood that Polish Ambassador to London has reported to his Government that the British War Cabinet is unflinchingly determined to mash Hitlerism.
Secondly, the Inclusion of Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden, sworn foes of Nazism, in the Cabinet
Times statement Thirdly, the
that Hitlerlam must be ended,
GERMANS CON- CENTRATE TROOPS
IN PRAGUE
(Continued from Pauc 1.)
trained at this camp to fight on the
Western Front.
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In London the Ministry of Informa- that Czech tion has announced Legion is being formed under the nuspices of the former Czech Presi- dent, Doctor Edenard Bencs.
Nazis Tighten Grip SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
(UP). The BERLIN, Sept. 7 Ministerial Defence Council has pro- claimed a number of decrees per- mitling the unlimited lengthening of working hours and making it dificult for anyone to leave a job.
Those affected include ship's crews, 20 unload who have been ordered ships cargoes if necessary.
The emigration of Jews from Ger- many has preclically ceased since the commencement of
of the war, although a trickle is still going on to the United Stutes, South America, Denmark and Italy. The number of Jews assigned to jobs by the official Jewish Labour Exchange is growing daily as a result of the withdrawal of Germany's man power to the Army.
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange Offelal Summary Issued yesterday says;
The few transactions reported in- dicate that amongst others HK Banks, Unions, Docks & Lands have more or less found their level, but an air of some uncertainly still exists with the remainder of the list.
Buyers
Hongkong Banks $1,200
H.K, Docks $14
Providents $3.00
H.K. Hotels $3.85
H.K. Lands $30
H.K, Realties- $3 H.K. Trams $14
Sales
$1,200/23
Hongkong Banks Union Insurances $330, H.K. Landa $14% Providents $4
H.K. Lands $30
Electrics $53
ChiMANILA GOLD SHARES Lights (new) $3
Atoka Ps. 188
Antamok Ps. 17 b
Baguio Gold: Ps. 14 b
Batong Buhay Pr. 011 s
Consolidated. Ps. 0.20 s Banguet Cor
Big Wedge Ps 10 b
Coco Grove Pa. 15. s
Consolidated Mines Pa. 0025 -
Demonstration Ps: 074 b
IXL. P. 38
Ipo Gold Ps.
12 b
Mining Ps. 201⁄2 a.
lap Consolidated Pa. 06 b Masbate Consolidated PE 084 Mindanao Motherlode Ps. 00% b Mines Operation Ps. 10% b
Camarines Ps. 18 b Paracale Gumaus Ps. 14 b. Ban Mauricio Pa. 79 a Surigao Consolidated Ps. 19 b Suyoe Consolidated Pa. 11% b Syndicate Invesirient Pa 01 b United Paracale Pa, 200
No.
Inland Lot
Registry No
Locality
No. 5581.
Adjoining Inland Lot No. 4063. Hennessy Road.
G.
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$23,520
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 11th day of September, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of
one
Int of Crown Land al King's Road, 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 the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 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. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale
Inland Lot
Registry No.
Locality
No. 5582.
Junction of
King's Road &
Wing Hing Street.
Boundary
Measurements
N. IR. E.W.
ar per pato
plan.
About
Contents in
6.170
I sq. feet
Aun. Rent.
1 Upset Price
Vacation Goes Up, in Flames
Greenwich, Conn.
01581
Mra. Hazeleno Orr saved $100 for a vacation trip and put it in a paper bag for safe, keeping. When It dis- appeared she called police. An in- vestigation was in full swing when Mrs, Orr suddenly, remembered with grief, ale liad absent-mindedly tossed bar into an Incinerator with other rubblah, and burned her savings.
is calling from
CUT)-
It is understood that in particular, they discussed the progress of the war on the Western Front.
the services of the Travancore, that the militi, air force and the Yokohama on Saturday as the Arst of the French forces, held a army, subject to the requirements of Navy had already been placed in ac-Japanese ship to proceed to Europe Internal defence, and has suggested tive service and said that other mea-following the that be raise a labour corps,
sures would be taken for defence of European war. The Maharajah
has the roast. placed at the disposat of the King- "Proposals for further active action Emperor the sum of half lakh will be laid before you without de- (£3,750) "for war purposes", while lay," he concluded.
of
Bikaner
KING'S
AT
outbreak of Each of the markings on the hulls is 17 feet 6 inches by 12 feet, while the emblem on the roof of the bridge is 20 feet by 10 feet.
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The British Consul-General
reply said the question was being re- ferred to the proper authorities.
Two Japanese warships Jater steamed up and anchored close to the another two British gunboats, and Japanese warship lay off a French Kunboat.
Naval Official Seeks Powers' Understanding SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' SHANGHAI, Sept 8 (Domel)- Rear Admiral Kusaka, representing Vice-Admiral Koshiro Oliawa, Com- the Japanese mander-in-Chief of WASHINGTON, Sept. 7. (UP) Fleet in China Waters, on Thursday
Mr. Joseph The U.S. Ambassador, Kennedy, has telephoned a vigorous the Maritinic personal demand to Commission to speed up the removal of thousands of Americans who are stranded in Great Britain.
Five ships are being prepared. Only two American passengers called from New York on the President
Harding
Wire-
LONDON, Sept. 7 (British less)-Sir Frederic Leith Ross, chief to His Majesty's
economic adviser
Government, has
been appointed
uí
Director-General of the Ministry
economie Warfare.
Sir George Mounsy, assistant Un- der-Secretary in the Forelm ofice has been appointed Secretary to the Ministry.
LONDON.
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and staf
Nevile Henderson Berlin Embassy Gravesend to-day.
(UP)-Str former
the
arrived at
BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 7 (UT)-- The Japanese goodwill plane Nippon hupped off from the Union Alr Terminal ut 9.8 a.m., F.S.T., for Albuquerque, N.M.. on her next leg of her globe girding tour.
LONDON, Sept. 7 (UP)-In the House of Commons. Mr. R. A. Butler, Under Secretary for. Foreign affairs, told a questioner that the Government has no confirmation of the reports that the Germans dropped balloons Olled with Yperite, or yellow cross Fas, on Poland,
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BERLIN, Sept. (UP).-Naz! sources said they expect Hitler to for the to Berchtesgaden return week-end or early, next week. It is reported that he will confer with the Italian Ambassador.
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BELGRADE, Sept. 7 (UP).—The Regent-in-Council to-day proclaimed an amnesty for political prisoners. This releases almost all the Croats sentenced to imprisonment for terrorism, including the man who attempted to assassinate the former Premier M. Stojadinovitch.
TOKYO, Sept. 8 (Domel)-The Japan Airways Company has decided to cancel its contract with the Ger- man Focke Wulf Aircraft Company for the purchase of five 40-seater passenger plance of the Condor type. Under the original plan, the
Ave planes were to be flown to Japan by Japanese pilots in January, next
year.
as a
LONDON, Sept. 7 (UP).-Over 0,000 men and women have been detained throughout Britain result of à Scotland Yard round-up of persons suspected of being enemy agents.
Olympic Committee
San Francisco, Sept. 7. The German Consul-General in San Francisco has resigned his member- ship of the Olymple Club. He re- ceived a telegram warning him that 155 members had threatened to resign unless he did so.—Reuter,
called on the American, Italian and In German authorities concerned Shanghai and sought their under- standing on the Japanese communi- cations to the British and French naval authorities.
The nature of the Japanese advices not to the belligerent Powers divulged yet.
ADVICE TO NURSING MOTHERS
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For that reason, doctora recommend throughout China Horlicks. They have proved that Horlicks stimulates the appetite,
sound promotes
sleep and strengthens the whole system. Also Horlicks increases the supply of maternal milk and of breast success ensures the feeding.
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