1939-10-02 — Page 11

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

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MORE MILITIA-MEN WILL LETTERS A Look Through

BE CALLED UP

been LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter)—A proclamation has made by the King, directing that, with certain exceptions, all male British subjects residing in Britain on October 1, and who on that date attained the age of 22, are llable to be called up for service in the armed forces of the Crown.

They are required to be ro-1 Kistered on

date $1

announced later.

to be

British subjects outside of Britain on October 1 between the affected

ages, will be liable to be called up

as soon as they return to Britain,

National Day Of Prayer

St. John Ambulance The Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph.'

Sir-1 feel the public will wei- como a statement from me, as Acting Brigade, on recent events. Commissioner of St. John Ambulance

The "Telegraph"

Intending members on passing medical Examination will be enrolled and passed on to recruit drili at uneo.

50 YEARS AGO

October 2, 1889. KONGKONG VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY The drill sexson of the Abore Corps When Col. Sleeman, Commissioner for the Brigade Overseas, visited will rammence on the 1st Octobor

Surgeon Cantlle will attend at Head. Hongkong in 1937 le strongly Quaries Every Friday Evening at commended the establishment of an e'clock to inspect any gentleman wish- Executive Committee. Shortly aftering to join. Sir Geoffry Northcote's arrival, he, as President of the Hongkong branch and on the authority of headquarters In London, appointed a committee presided over by Prof. Gerrard, who was then Assistant Commissioner with the following wide terms of re- ference-Having regard to the rapid LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter).-expansion of the responsibilities of The King and Queen went to St. Paul's Cathedral to-day to join the national day of prayer.

and they must apply for registration King And Queen At

within seven days of their return to this country.

It is anticipated that the number

under the new order in the 21 to 22 age group, plus those who reached the age of 20 since June 3, will be

about 250,000.

It is stated that the actual calling- up notices for the new age groups may not be given until sometime in November.

About 8,000 militiamen will be taken into the navy, und 14,000 into the air force.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange Oficial Summary issued Saturday anys!

The market was quietly steady with business reported in Cements Lands, Watson & Electricts ut quota

tions.

Buyers

IK Bank $1,200

11.K. Docks $17

Providents $3.95

H.K. Tramways $15.40

China Lights (old) $7,40

H.K. Electrics $4914

Cernents $11

I.K. Ropes $3.80

Sales

H.K. Lands $30%

H.K. Electrics $50/40%

Cements $132

MANILA GOLD SHARES-

Watsons $74

Atoks Ps. 1344 b

Antamok Pes, 15 a

Bagulo Goldi Ps. 14 a

Balong Buhay Ps. 0090 s

Denguet Consolidated Pa. 9.30 s

Big Wedge Ps. 17 s

Coco Grove Ps. 12 s

Consolidated Mines Ps. 0033 b

Demonstration Ps. 07 b I.X.L. Ps. 34 b

Ipo Gold Ps. 09 b Itogon Mining Ps. 17 s Masbate Consolidated Ps. 07 & Mindanao Motherlode Ps. 06 s Mine Operation Pr. 004 8 North Camarines Ps. 15 B Paracale Gummaus Pa. 14 a San Maurtulo Ps. 00 A Surigao Consolidated Ps. 15 b Sayoc Consolidated Ps. 101⁄2 5. United Paracale Ps. 25 a

FLOODING THE DUTCH DYKES

Special Service

Any one who has previously been anj meient member of n Volunteer Corps will not be required to drill until November, but it will be to the advan toge of all such now members to enrol Expressss of Drills, etc., will be as early as possible.

By Order,

kong, to review generally the existing the Association and Brigade in Hongued later on. activities and to make recommenda

the

R.A.P.

The

4 escape it.

11. T. Hawkins,

Captain RA,

Head Quarture.

October 2, 1939.

By Walt Disney

11-30

Exchange At A Glance

SELLING

T.T. London Demand do. T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapėra T.T. Japan T.T. India

T.T. Saigon.

France

T.T. Germany T.T. Switzerland T.T. Australia

Disney

Racing

SPECIALS

THIS WEEK IN OUR POULTRY DEPT.

1st QUALITY CHICKENS & CAPONS

SPRING CHICKENS

70 PER LB.

75 EACH 2 FOR

$140

LANE CRAWFORD® LTD.

MACAO

SWEEP

RESULTS

4.5. NEUTRALITY

Support From Opponent

Appeal To Americans To Aid Roosevelt NEW YORK, Oct: 1 (Reuter).

The following sweep results at the-Mr. Al Smith, former governor Macao Races were sent by the Mace of New York and for long a Jockey Club by telegram last night: political opponent of President Roosevelt, yesterday appealed in a broadcast to Americans to stand solidly behind the Presi-: Unglaced Donies (915.00 each) Nas-dent's Neutrality policy.

Race 1

No.

110 102

$100.00 48,40 24.20

1/211

.325

.52%

105枚

82%

T.T. US.A.

24%

T.T. Manlia

491

W

T. Batavia

.45

T.T. Bangkok

,150

107/

10.05

100%

301, 19.

1/6%

BUYING

Race 2

No.

.1/3%

4 m/s D/P

do.

1/3/%2

437 126 240

$170.00

Unplaced ponies

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

.254

200, 13.

4 m/s France

11.45

(115.00

Пасе 3

20 d/s Indla

.84%

No. 14

$220 50

64,00

U.S. Cross rate in Lon

.4.02

171

New York

.4.02

Unplaced ponics (115.00

51.50 each): Nos.

100, 431.

ItAce 4

No. 31

270

120

450, 51, 300.

No. 736

6033

8075

4 m/s L/C London

H.K. Stock Market

The

East Asia

BANKS

INSURANCES

Cantons $..

Unplaced ponies ($10.00

Race 5

Race

$1.30 $4.00 cach): Nos.

$121.80

03.30 31.00

each): Nos.

$3,040,110 908.00 434,40 each): Noua ($76.70 Unplaced ponies 10839, 3163, 4091, 10173, 9300, 10051, B0T, were 2215. 4504, 3179,

No. 224

(815.00 Unplaced ponies

Itaca 7

$197.00

10.30

20.10

each); Nov.

$192.50 $5.00 17.50

He sald the best way to keep the United States out of the war was to forbid American ships to carry goods or passengers to belligerent countries. Mr. Smith said the distinction non-cori- between contraband and traband, and between wer materials and non-war materials, was essen- tially "bunk.!.

Club Rugby Trails

The rugby stason will open on Wednesday, when the Club's first trial will take place at Happy Valley, at 5.13 pm. This will be followed by others on the same ground and at the same time on October 11, and 18. tako part Those who wish to should add their names to the list in the Club house or advisa. A. F. Walkden (Tel. 28021) or C. Austin

Unplaced ponies ($15.00 each): Nos. (Tel. 28031) of their intention of

1,200 b.

207, 00.

..72 n.

No, GA

.0% n.

Merchantile, A. & B. £..

20% n.

Mercantile, C. £

104 m. 137, 30.

..72 n.

200 n.

305 n

Union

China Underwriters $. H.K. Fire ..

14 D.

165 n

Of Ministry

".

.07 £

.12 p.

.50 n.

.30 n.

"By MacMillan

.81/3 n.

.8.10 D.

....

Douglases $.. Steamboat $. Indo-Chinsa, F.S Indo-Chinas, DS. Shell (Bearers) s/- Waterboots $..

DOCKS ETC.

tlons regarding administration and Adjutent, Ilangkong Volunteer Artillery, The King wore undress aavol financial organisation and conduct,

25 YEARS ACO Attention of the committee was the

October 2, 1014. Lowards directed crowded especially uniform. Their Majesties walked in

Surely one of the most astounding of the war is the orgy of a procession through the nave to two chairs set for them at the following subjectsThe need for

amplifying the headquarters organi- features foot of the chaneel steps,

The Dean of St. Paul's, Dr. Mat-sation and staff, the demands being hatred of Germany and everything and the 1 do not know how popular fealing Bade thews, offered special prayera for the made upon the Brigade for trained German to which it has giren existence. King, the Government and the sight-personnel in case of war,

future of hospitals and clinics in the expression in England; I speak only of ing forces.

every fresh success. Speelal prayers were also offered New Territories, which are now being France, whose pent-up bitterness of 44

following quotations Paris reeks of it The treachery, the in all cathedrals, churches, village administered by the Medical Benevo-year flows faster with the news of chapels and parish churches through-lent Branch.

That Committee unanimously re-brutality, the everything-that-is-boyand Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- out the country.

Executive the-pale of the Germans-that is the that an commended

the perpetual and evor-absorbing theme of ket this morning, Westminster Service

H.K. Banks $..... be formed under

the newspapers, the enfer the idle

H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.) £..72 n. Pleading that this country should Committee

H.K Banks (H.K. Reg.) £ not be dragged down in competition Chairmanship of Sir Atholl Mac-stroller of the boulevards. One cannot

Chartered £. with an enemy in the base use of Gregor, and comprising.

Mr. A. Morris, L. Kadoorle, Prot,

By unexpectedly slipping into port tho Canadian cruel methods of war, the Archbishop

afternoon, yesterday of Canterbury, preaching at West- Gerrard, Mrs. R. Langley, Ho Kom- minster Abbey, urged that righteous tong, Hon. Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, Wing Pacifio Liner Empress of Indla svaded degenerate Cmdr. Steele-Perkins, Tang Shlu-kin, Being intercepted by belligerent war- indignation should not Into bitter hatred towards a people E. M. Raymond, A. el Arculi, ip ships when completing hot voyage to compelled by iron force and skilful Kwai-chung, Fung Kong-un, Sure. the Orient. From the skipper dean,

R.N., Col. Simson, everybody on board was under the in Capt. Hobbs, misrepresentation by our enemies.

and Flight-Lt. Jenkins, pression that they might be overhauledi "Even in the stress of war let us; H.A.M.C..

by the German cluber Leipal, which, having been mule awazo of the Empress keep before our minds and at right time put before the world, the

function of the Executive of India's movements, was reported idents we hold for peace--Ideals not

the Empress of India of destruction, but of restoration, of Committee, in the words of Sir Fer-ateaming up the coast from San Fran international cival Wilkinson, Secretary-General cues. Until bulding up a better

Empress of Russia In mid-Pacific, 11 order in which the German nation of the Order, is "to lighten the heavy picked up a wireless message from the labour of the Commissioner and to board were totally unconscious of the wil have a rightful plece."

strengthen his hand in many ways, fact that war had been declared be Cult Evil A

same radiogram Imparted the informa LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter).-The especially as it represents all the trees Great Britain and Germany, The

German worship sermon at the special service at St. services."

The Executive Committee, in oc- tion that

prowling around in North Pacife waters, Paul's Cathedral, which was attended by Their Majesties the King and cordance with the recommendation of From that moment every precaution wax Queen, was preached by Dr. W. R. Prof. Gerrard's Committee, has met teken, and the order was telegraphed monthly for the discussion of matters for a full head of steam for the remain Matthews, the Dean of St. Paul's.

The Dean condemned the spirit of affecting the Association and Brigade, der of the voyage."

10 YEARS AGO In June, Mr. A. Morris, Commis- destruction and

October 2, 1020. iying. treachery

One of the strongest argumenta in sup. which dominated the minds of cer-sioner of the Brigade and Director of tain outstanding figures of the day, Ambulance, tendered his resignation who had elevated evil to the level of on the ground that he would that part of the plan for a Municipal Coun- month attain the age limit. That eit for Hongkong is to be found in the a cult.

"We stand against the system resignation was regretfully accepted fact that many other Crown Colonics based the gigantic lie of the by the Secretary-General and the have been able to find room in thelei why llongkong should be denied the use! natural superiority of the German Commissioner for the Brigade Over-system of government for such a body, of a pleen of governmental machinery) race and Its alleged inherent right to seas, subject to confirmation by the can therefore with reason be asked dominate other peoples," said the Chapter General.

In August, Mr. Morris, as a result which has proved its value in theen Dean.

"Poland is the latest example of of strong and insistent pressure from other places,

which many members, consented to

5 YEARS AGO this wrong but the spirit

October 2, 1934. fights against tyranny will ultimately Headquarters for permission to with

The probablo team to play against prevail. Creators of this system of draw his resignation but after further

Stanghal in the cricket Interport was Į perfidy, have hardened their hearts thought Mr. Morris deelded to sever 25. and live by secret police, secret his long and honourable connection announced this morning, and is con- sequent to the final trin which took with St. John as trom September torture and concentration camps."

In the meantime Mrs. H. Langley, pince at the Kowloon Cricket Club dur Catholic Services

Owon LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter).Cor Honorary Secretary of the Brigade ing last week-end.

The eleven players are:-11. dinni Hinsley, the Roman Catholic and Lady District Oficer, as a resuit

A. II. har Dunkley, Lieut. C. C. Garthwalte Archbishop of Westminster, attended of differences of opinion with the Hughes, tev. H. W. Daines, G. S Madar, Melanes, A. R. Minu, F. J. R. u Solemn High Mass in Westminster Executive Committee, tendered Cathedral to-day. Prayers were wald resignation.

Prof. Gerrard has accepted the post Mitchell, T. A. Pearer, F. D. Pareira, for peace and the triumph of right.

of Commissioner of the Brigade and G. R. M. Ricketts. by unanimous vote of the Executive

on

Pope's Peace Prayers BPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH CASTEL GANDOLFO,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" AMSTERDAM, Oct. 1, (Reuter).- Not a single defensive system hither. to has been even partially flooded in Holland, with the exception of the (UP)His Holiness the Pope to-day

Oct.

ask

1 Committee I have been appointed'

Assistant Commissioner la

A

Was

act as DIVED INTO HARBOUR

return. Both of these appointments Bandits' Effort to Evade

anal! Polder province near Utrecht, offered prayers for world peace on Commissioner until Prof. Gerrard's which was flooded about a fortnight, the occasion of the Feast of ago, partly to test existing arrange-Madonna and Rosary, meals, and partly in order to bring

the

the water to such a level that any further inundation if eventually ne cessary, might be made easier.

S. African Loans

Only 200 families live in this area.

For Defence

have been approved by the authorities. In London.

So far as the work of the St. John

Ambulance in the New Territories

clinics is concerned the position this:..

Capture Fails.

Pursued by a European police ser-

1s geant, two Chinese who figured in a hold-up aboard the Nankin soon after The General Committee, after con-noon on Saturday attempted to evade CAPETOWN, Oct. 1, (Reuler).~-

Branch, recommended However, both were It is learnt authoritatively that)

Benevolent nothing has yet been decided with The South African Government. have sulting with St. John New Territories capture by diving into the harbour. regard to any further flooding, and decided to convert early next year

ahould continue to be responsible for it is even regarded as improbable, five per cent local loaris amounting with one dissentient that St. John The Nankin was tied up at

cabin in which four Chinese worrien as nothing is known in competent to nearly £16,000,000.

The money is required for defence all the clinics with the proviso that loon Wharves when the hold-up was circles at The Hague with regard to

a position to take them over,

were berthed was opened suddenly any German concentrations along purposes, and to construct strategie when the Medical Department was in staged. The door of a second-class

amall clinics should be surrendered. the Dutch-German frontier,

The minority report urged that and two men entered. One menaced Government should make itself res-the women while the other prevent- ponsible for all medical work in. thefed them from reaching the cabla New Territories and should therefore service bell.. take over all the clinics,

rouds.

"ONE OF THE 10 BEST PICTURES OF THE YEAR!" SAY EIGHT OUT OF NINE N. Y. CRITICSI LESLIE HOWARD

PYGMALION

A METRO-GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURE

Coming to Queen's & Alhambra

two

and the They demanded money Both the Headquarters of the Order women handed over $6. The men European In London and the Government of then bolted, but the alarm was Hongkong have accepted the majority promptly given and

police pergeant on board gave chase. recommendation.

I trust that you will give this short The robbers scrambled on to a statement of the facts of the case full lighter on the off side of the boat the sergeant followed publicity. There never was a time and, when when the admirable work of the them, dived into the water. They Brigade was more thoroughly needed. attempted to escape by swimming The attendance of members of the round the stern of the boat, but were Brigade at the black-outs and on all pleked up when they came to the occasions when their presence has wharf.

been called for makes me confident

Wharves Docks $ Providents $ New Eng. Sh. $. Sh. Docks, Sh.

MINING Kaubs $... Venz Gold 3. H.K. Mines Cts.

LANDS Hotels $

Lands $. Land 4% dc. $.. Shal Londs Sh. $. Humphreys ... H.K. Realties $. Chinese estales $..

UTILITIES

Trams $.................. Peak Trams (old) $.. Peak Trams (new) $. Star Ferries $.

Reorganisation

Doad-Heads Sacked

LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter).-

playing.

Players are requested to bring a white and coloured jersey and boots the state of the or gym shoes as ground dictates. All men turning out are assured of a trial.

The season proper will start on October 21, when the Club A. side will play a Navy XV. and the Club first XV will play the Army.

Franco Declares An Amnesty

BURGOS,

Oct.

1 (Router).— The Ministry of Information an- 100 n. nounces that the Minister is con- General Franco has declared an 1744 b. 4.20. ducting a survey of the organisa- amnesty for all Spaniards sentenced 72ntion and staffing of the Ministry. for crimes against the former republic during the Ave year period before 120 a.

The Minister has informed regional the outbrak of the civil war.

This includes the period from the ..0 b.information afleers and their stalt

..4 n. that their services would not be re- abdication of King Alfonso in 1931

.6 n.quired after the end of the month, to July, 1930,

or, where a salaried staff is con

Pardons have been granted, among

41⁄2 ncerned, after a shorter period as pro- 'others, to those who took part in

the rising in 1934. 30% 20. videa in their agreements.

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100 n.

15.40 b.

.7.40 m. .3.70 n.

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China Lights (old)

22 n. 7.80 n.

China Lights (new) $.

..5 n.

.49% 0.

Macno Electrics

18 n

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Sandakan Lights $.

.11 n.

Telephones (old) $.

21% n.

Telephones (new) $ Tractions si-

Tractions (Pret.) s/-

INDUSTRIALS

Y. Ferries S..

HK, Electric $.

Cald: Macg. (ord.), Sh. $. Cald: Macg. (Pre.), Sh. $.

Canton Ices $.. Cements $...

H.K. Ropes S...

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187 m.

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H.K. Govt. 40% Loari

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ILK. Govt. 34% Loan

.39 n.

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Yunnan Railway Traffic Begins

KUNMING, Oct. 2 (Central), Following emergency repairs on the

that they are still loyal to the Order. They are not believed to have had fooded sections, traffic on, the Indo- and it will be my earnest endeavour Accomplices.

as Acting Commissioner to carry out

to the full the traditions of loyalty

and service inculcated by my pre- as high a standard of efficiency as in

decessors and to bring the Brigade to still greater strength and, to, at least,

the past.

EDWARD M. TANMow,

Acting Commissioner.

China Yunnan Railway has been re- sumed. An

1

Express and treight services are Brand up pending, more re pairs. It is expected they will "Bo resumed in two weeks in..

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