1939-10-06 — Page 29

Friday,

HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH.

October 6, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

WHAT'S WHAH-H

Now

THE

MATTER BAW

WOW

I CAN NEVER

BE LIKE NAPOLEON--- I'M TOO

TALL!

NANCY

SNIFF -- I WISH I WASN'T.

50 LITTLE!

DON'T BE SILLY, PEE -WEE-

LOTS OF GREAT MEN

IS UITTLE!

MY TEACHER SAYS THAT EVEN NAPOLEON WAS

-LITTLE,

REALLY?-

OH, HE WAS · VERY TINY --- ONLY ABOUT THIS. HIGH!

HOW

LITTLE

2

NEW BAGS

Smart for Autumn

Sco

·dressy suede

·Bagul d

these soft pouches, new top- handles, pleated and tucked types! Calfs, grain leathers, too.

WESTERN FRONT

CENTRE OF Nonagenarian German

INTEREST

Shifts To Moselle- Saar Corridor

PARIS, Oct. 5 (Router)-The centre of interest on the Western' Front has shifted to the so- called Moselle-Saar corridor, im- mediately cast of Luxemburg.

By a surprise attack near the Luxemburg frontier, the French have succeeded in totally occupy- ing the Borg Forest.

won in this 'neca,

Leader In Disgrace

LONDON, Oct. 5 (Router).The celebrations in con- noction with the 90th birthday of Field-Marshal von Mackenson have been, cancelled, says a message from Zurich. The reason is that the vetoran Gorman Icador has vented his wrath at the death of his friend, General von Fritsch, which ho ascribed to spite on the part of Hitler.

Field-Marshal von Mackenson entered the German army 70 years ago, and is 90 in Dòcember.

Cancellation of the celobrations has caused a considor- ablo stir in Corman military circles.

Shock troops consolidated positions 'REUTER' MAN ARRESTED BY S'HAI PUPPET POLICE

The Germans are making desperate efforts to prevent the French tram making further progress in the western part of the corridor because firstly, the French advance would

SYPT-R-

HITLER'S "OFFER" TO DEMOCRACIES

.

Threats Of Ruthlessness To Allies Predicted In Speech

(REUTER). HERR LONDON, OCT. 5 HITLER'S REICHSTAG SPEECH IS AWAITED IN BRITAIN WITH LESS THAN THE CUS- TOMARY EAGERNESS, FOR THIS TIME IT

IS FELT THAT NOTHING HE CAN SAY WILL HAVE ANY REAL INFLUENCE ON THE

SITUATION, UNLESS, CONTRARY TO ALL SHANGHAI, Oct. 5 (Reuter)—A British subject, James Ward, employed by "Reuter," was arrested by the Japanese- EXPECTATIONS, HE OFFERS TO RESIGN. sponsored Chinese Police to-night when his house outside the Most people in Britain believe that the speech International Settlement was raided and his privato radio. ap-will follow the usual formula so closely that they

already know what Hitler will say.

paratus, confisented.

threaten any German plan to violate the neutrality of Luxemburg in order to give themselves more room for manoeuvrer; secondly, if the French succeeded in reaching the outskirts of Bueren, alx miles from the French frontier, the advance works of the

Ward' was released after four and Siegfried Line further south would be a quarter hours' detention, the threatened from the flank, and might | British military authorities interven- be taken at a bold sroke.

Ting,

Corridor Endangered

He was well treated and the Jopan- ese later upologised, saying that they The whole of the corridor would had worked on wrong information then be endangered. Domination and promised to return the radio up-

of the corridor. which some paratus.

milliary observers.believe is be

within, sight, would enable the

French to wheel round eastward

and to concentrate on a vast now sector.

Such big operations would natur.

ally require careful consideration and ample supplies.

Australia Bans Export Of Capital

Observers are beginning to won- CANBERRA, Oct. 3 (Reuter) The der whether the German general staff expert of capital from Aunt is might not prefer a great frontal now forbidden under new regulations attack against the Maginot Line to similar to those already in force in flank attacks through neutral' esun-

Britain and Canada. tries.

Foreign securities cannot be sold without Treasury permission, and the securities is also forbidden. transfer of Dominion or foreign Stocks, shares, bonds and gold are

The reason for this bellef is that among the new model German tanks is a heavy type carrying six-inch guns, apparently intended for apera-included in the measures. tions against massive fortifications. All securities in the Empire, except

Canada and Hongkong, are exempt.

Calm Day

PARIS, Oct. 5. (Reuter).—A com- munique states that the day was calm on the whole.

Activity was shown by reconnais- sance parties on both sides at differ-

ent points of the Front.

-Czech Army In France"

PARIS, Oct. 5 (Reuter).-The

K. C. C. Cricket Practice

SWEDES TO

on the Saar front.

Hitler will cortainly make {

4

No doubt he will offer peace in the West for years, he will offer to have Poland restored, but mutilated, and FIGHT U-BOATShe will claim a virtuous restraint against the French push Merchantmen Armed For Patrol Work

much play of his new claim that STOCKHOLM, Oct. 5 (Reu- he has no quarrel with France. ler)-One hundred Swedish out only with Britain, an attitude merchant ships are being armed which reverses the principles of and will assist the Swedish navy cularly as

"Mein Kampf” almost as specta- to patrol territorial waters.

the German-Soviet. It is also proposed that the pact, in view of his clear state- whole of the Swedish const be ment on page 699 of that book marked by lifebuoys at the that the "irreconcilable and deadly enemy of Germany is, and three-mile limit.

remains France."

Convoys in Baltic

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" RIGA, Oct. (UP). It is reliably reported that Great Britain is plan- ning to introduce the convoy system for commerce through the Battle Sea the Baltic States, particularly Sweden,

to

Freighters Detained

Customary Bluster

Finally everyone expects Hitler's peace proposals will he preceded by the customary Interlude) of bluster, boasting and threats of ruthlessness against those who don't ylcld,

This firework display has too often been watched already in Britain to impress or alarm, or even undaly Interest the British public. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The widespread

British

opinion, Indeed, is well expressed by a French MOSCOW, Oct.. 3 (Reuter) writer, In to-night's Paris Intransi British and Swedish freighters are geant who says: reported to be detained at Murmansk and Archangel, it is understood, in connection with the order of the bidding the export of goods which have not been paid for in advance.

K.C.C. members are reminded that Czech army in France is to be re- the ground will be open to-morrow constituted under an agreement sign-] (Saturday) for cricket. ed by the French Premier and the It is hoped to get two teams to-Commissariat for Foreign Trade for- Forcin Minister in the provisional gether, but in any event there will Czech Government, M. Osusky, be 'iniddie-of-the-ground practire.

KING'S

Gala Premiere, TO-MORROW NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M.

Regular Opening SUNDAY

THE STORY OF A MAN WHO RISKED ALL FOR HONOUR... A STORY OF ENDURING COURAGE, SWEEPING EXCITEMENT, TENDER ROMANCE AND A THOUSAND THRILLS.

KORDA

RESENTS HIS- HIIEST SPECTACLE

TECHRIMILOR AEW MASONS

JOHN

CLEMENTS RALPH RICHARDSON

C. AUBREY SMITH

JUNE ZOLTAN

Directed by

KORDA

DUPREZ

FOUR FEATHER

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pursue,

AMADO SANCHEZ DEFEATED BY ADRIAN QUIST

BERKELEY, Oct. 5 (UP).-In the

third round of the Pacific Const tennis championships, Adrian Quist of Australia, defeated Amado San- chez, the Filipino Davis Cupper, by 8-6, 6-2,

Starting Times For Fanling

The following are the starting times for Fanling on Sunday:

OLD COURSE

+

9.16 B. S. Church, R. Cramer.

. C. Wotrali, W. Bowith. 0.24 T. E. Pearce, I. Highet. 920 7. Linakel. J. D. Lowe, 834 N. L. Bmith, A. Mores. 036" Col. Collin, P, B, Delaney,TM 9.40 E., Price, A. V. T. Dean.

A, N. & Q. A. A. Mactanyen. 14 J. B. Harrison, M. A. Annett. 052 R. C. Jackson, M. Pollock,

BW, N. A, Emaltoy, J. W. Jänghew.

10.04

"Britain and France, although two distinct nations, are in time of war but one. Together they are carrying

that which was imposed upon 10.00 The Captain, Rix.o.c. them, and which they will

R. C.. Gairdner, R. G. Parker. until, through victory, a regime of 10.80 3. 14. Pearson, P. E. Anoia,

10.12 0. M. Park, F. D. Himter. peace and order may at last bo set up 1016 A. Sommerfeft, I, II. Gegre. In Europe."

19.20 F. C. Young, L. O. Davis, According to the Rome wireless 1024 Lieut. Carter, Major Temple. is expected that "Hitler will make n pence offer to-morrow in general terms, and then wall for repercus- | sions before going into details.”

The announcer added that the Italian press anticipates that Hitler will dwell on military operations in the East, and will make'an allusion to the possibilities of peace, declaring that he is content with what he has obtained in the East and has no re- quirements in the West.

Soviet Request

To Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 5 (Reuter), The Soviet request to Denmark for Britain ships to transport imber

is believed to be due to Russian anxiety to ship suppiles of timber which are lying on the quay at Murmansk before winter pets in and the port becomes ice-bound.

time of the year.

The request is a normal one at this

Another Copenhagen message pays

TO-DAY. make it a point to buy

your

AUTUMN HAT

For months wo have known about the fine selection of new hats which we would be sell, ing this fall. but now that they are actually here,

we are more on-

thusiastic than .

ever that you should see them: For their .now colours and styling make them distinctively the best hats we've ever seen. Every new feature serves to enhance old favourites!

China Emporium,

LTD.

Max Malini

The Magician

AT THE

ROOF GARDEN

HONGKONG HOTEL

TO-NIGHT

AT 9.30 P.M.

BOOKING AT THE HOTEL

ADMISSION $3.00 INCLUDING TAX

Japanese Monoplane Arrives At Dakar

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, OCL 6 (Domel)—Suc-

Unofficial Speculation SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Oct. 6 (UP) The Nazis has circulated detailed uneficial speculation that the plan Hiller will offer the Alles will emphasise the that at noon to-day shops in Den- cessfully negotiating the South At- mark colling cigars, cigarettes and lantle, the Japanese monoplane "foolishness" of a long war, which tobacco re-opened after three days. "Nippon," of the Tokyo "Nich! will "unquestionably" wreck the Eng-They had been closed while the Gov- Nichi" and Osako "Mainichi Shim- |lish-ruling cluss,

questions

They indicato that the Hitler will discuss as a basis for end- ing the war will be; frstly, the re- moval of international trade reairle- tiana; secondly, the creation of some form of a Polish Slate under German supervision and a readjustment of the status of the Czechs, Bohemia

ernment assessed the new taxes.

I

NO "Q" SHIPS

IN OPERATION

LONDON, 'Oct. 8 (Reuior)--The

and Moravia; thirdly, general dis- Admiralty states that the Nazi allege

armament; and, fourthly, the read- justment of territories.

Nazi sources indicate that they be- lieve the proposals will be so definite and comprehensive that the Allies cannot afford to reject them.

Broadcasting Spacchi

BERLIN, OCL 3. (Reuter)-All German radio stations will broadcast (Herr Hitler's speech in the Reichstag

to-morrow

tion that Britain is operating "Q" ships is totally untrue,

It is also untrue that British mer- chant ships have attacked German eubmarines

bun."

arrived Dakar in French West Africa, from Brazil, at 3.50 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

The plane crossed the Atlantic in 13 hours:

Privy Council Meets

At Palace

LONDON, Oct. 8; (Reuter),--The King held a Privy Comellat Buckingham Palace to-dayakka "Q"ships were Introduced in the

Those present were Lord Stanhope, Great War. They were armed mer-Lord Snel, Sir Reginald Doorman- chant ships whose guns were co-Smith (Minister of Agriculture) and cealed and who pretended to abandon Sir Hugh O'Neill (Under-Secretary ship when attacked by enemy sub for India). marine, after which the U-boat upon coming closer, was usually an easy

Hitler's Proclamation BERLIN, Oct. 5 (Router)"In target."

unshakeable confidence the nation agnin looks to its armed forces and Its leaders" declares Herr Hitler In the Orders of the Day, thanking the forces participating in the Polish campaign for "protecting the Reich against the Polish attack” in a "com- bat in keeping with the best tradi-

tions of German soldiery,"

Strikes Illegal

In N. Zealand

Chinese Withdrawn From Border

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JAPAN SEALING SHIPS RADIO

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YUNGYUN, Oct. 6 (Central) It is reported that the Chinese troops

TOKYO, Oct. 6,-~(Itester), — The which recently attacked. Shumchun Japaricao Government has ordere on the Kwangtung-Kowloon border the scaling-up of radio sets on have been wiüidrawn.

foreign ships in her three larg Considerably losses are sald to have ports-Caka, Kobe and Yokohama been inflicted upon 'the' Japanese.

It is announced that this polity Japaneso Aircraft-carrier' will be continued unfil' the end, u

the war im Europe.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 5 (Reuter) The New Zealand Government has declared strikes and lockouts illegal, The statement adda; "Under ban and a now machinery is being "set ners flutteringin proud, joy every- up to settle labour disputes. where in Germany, we stand together The Labour Minister, Mr. P. C. more closely, than ever, and we aru Webb stated to-day that nothing chored off the coast of Chekwan tightening our helmet bands. (3) would be allowed to restrict the Aircraft from the vessel have been

"I know you are ready for every-fullest production of goods in the daily bombing Po On, Walyeung “and ¡The Arst: ship, to be affected by thing in your faith in Germany. present emergency.

w the row law was Britishi”

other towns.