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四拜望 辦六月十英港香 THURSDAY,

OCTOBER

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Hongkong Income Tax Proposals Starts Controversy in Two Capitals Amazing 'SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST' German QUOTED BY NAZİ WIRELESS

"REUTER" REPLY TO BERLIN ALLEGATIONS

LONDON, OCT. 25 (REUTER)—THE GERMAN WIRELESS HAS STRESSED AN ARTICLE IN THE "SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST" REGARDING THE INDIGNATION OF THE CHINESE POPULATION AT THE INTRO- DUCTION OF INCOME TAX IN HONG- KONG.

A special commentary, issued in London to-day, states that the following points are relevant in this connection:

1

1-If the paper actually wrote as reported, it shows the great liberty enjoyed by the Press in British colonies. Such a free expressión of opinion would be inconceivable in German territory. 2-Chinese British subjects in Hongkong have for

R.A.F. Sink MERCILESS AIR

"Pocket" Battleship

OSLO, Oct. 25 (Reuter). -An eye-witness of the R.A.F. mid on Wilhelm- shaven declares that the 26,000 ton battleship Gnelsenau was destroyed, according 10 the Nor- wegian newspaper "Arbel. der Bladet."

It states that a bomb went down the funnel and exploded in the engine room, breaking the ship into two.

ed.

Several men were drown-

• "United Press" claimed that the Cncisenau had been sunk in its original report of the raid.

many years held seats on the Executive and Legis ROYAL OAK

lative Councils. There is no question of taxation: without representation.

3. It is well-known that Chinese British subjects and

STRICKEN other Chinese in Hongkong, so

WARSAW

ENQUIRY

BOMBARDMENT THREAT TO U.K.

Blockade Of Reich Complete

Germany Cut Off From Outside World

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” BERLIN, Oct. 25 (UP), — Von Ribbentrop's speech in Danzig is interpreted by the Berlin press as indicating that the Nazis have given LONDON, Oct. up all hopes of peace. Henceforth, it is believed, the war between Nazi- ism and the Democracies will be an ideological war to the death.

The newspapers hint that the time has now come to subject the British Isles to merciless air bombardments,

The "National Zeitung," Goer.

ing's vituperative organ, says: REPLY TO RIBBENTROP "The moment has come. War, which Britain wants, must shower down on the British Isles themselves. Weapons must speak."

Goering is chief of the Nazi Air Force.

The "Loak

Anzeiger" prints banner-line: "The Sword Will De- cide.

Arma."

Mr. Churchill To

Make Statement "Allgemeine Zeitung" says: "To

"Boeren Zeitung": "From now on

WAR GUILT DISPROVED

had plotted war for years and had rejected Hitler's peaceful overtures:

Hitler Confers SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Oct. 25 (UP)-Hitleri

received

of his 1.-Britain permitted Hitler to re- number s generals, Including the Commander-introduce conscription, build an

air

Canard

Figments Of Imagination

25

LONDON, Oct. (Reuter). The German wireless on

October 23 quoted an amazing state- ment about the Anglo- Franco-Turkish agreement which it was alleged had been taken from an article by the Istanbul correspon- dent of the "Paris Soir,"

says a special commentary

un the war situation.

the cession of Alexandretta and

The correspondent is supposed to have written that Turkey had 25 been promised 500 British aoro- (Reuter).—Mr. Ronald planes, one-sixth of the petrol Cross, the Minister for production in the Mosul district, Economic Warfare, review the withdrawal of half the ed the progress of the French troops from the Syrian- blockade in a statement in Turkish border. the House of Commons to- All of these allegations are entirely without foundation and, it can be day.

definitely stated, never appeared in the "Paris Soir."

Mr. Cross said that 358,000 tons of goods destined for Ger- many had been intercepted and detained in the first six weeks of the war.

Fantastic Suggestion

The cession of Alexandretta was, as it is well known, the outcome of a (separate agreement concluded some months ago between Turkey and Germany la now practically cut off France, and has already been put from all her oversees sources of into effect. supply.

The statement regarding the Mosul Bolligarent Rights

joll can only be described as fantastic. The British Government was de- The German wireless also says that tormined to exercise its belligerent the British Government had promis- rights, but would take full accounted to construct a new port for Turkey is of the bona fide trading needs of jat their own axpense. This neutrals.

entirely untrue. Discussions are now proceeding with a number of neutral countries "Domel" Report Denied on questions connected with the Con-

Another part of the special com- traband Control,

[mentary says there is no truth in the Representatives of Icelund. Sweden, "Domel" report that Lord Halifax

London,

Western Front News Scarce

at the outbreak of the war that Britain--could-no-longer- support Chiang Kai-shek.

Britain's Eagerness For Peace far from complaining of British

LONDON, Oct. 25 (Reuter). administration, have always ap-

LONDON, Oct. 25 (Router). preciated the security and liberty-Mr. Winston Churchill, First everything depends on the hardness A special commentary issued to- of weapons. England is threatening day states that the following assured them in the Colony at Lord of the Admiralty, stated in our existence and vital rights. She facta disprove Herr von Ribben-Neerlands and Belgium are now in told the Chinese Minister to London Demand For Dead-times when China was swept by the--House-of-Commons to-day must place at stake her world trop's allegations-that--Britain

unrest. Their appreciation is that an enquiry into the causes domination, her Empire." shown by their readiness to of the loss of H.M.S. Royal Oak

The special commentary says that the following facts provide startling Dogs As Food

serve with the Colony's naval will take place as speedily as

evidence of the improvement In possible.

national health. On the introduction PARIS, Oct. 25 (Reuter)-Anjand military forces.

He hopes to make a stalement next 4-As regards the new laxation, it]

of conscription in 1917, 65 per cent. appalling account of the condi-

in-Chief, General Kelic), and Brau- force, re-millarise the Rhineland, munique says: "Our reconnaissance grade 1. In June 1930, 83 per cent PARIS, Oct. 23 (Router).-A com- of the youths of 18 were allocated to tions in Warsaw was given to not surprising that the strain im-week.

posed on Hongkong by the China

Will Have To Be Careful

occupy Austria and Sudetenland; "Reuter" by a neutral observer incident should necessitate tapping

Mr. Churchill indicated that he Although well infurmed quarters.

2-Britain has constantly striven units and the enemy's have shown of the militiamen were classified

certain activity in the course of the PLEASE Turn To Pago 2. who has just arrived from there, new sources of revenue,

ut refugees and new defence incasures would have to be very careful not to state such conferences have not been This observer declared that dead have increased expenditure, while disclose information which might be unusual since the outbreak of war, for good understanding with Germany da

these quarters rea a connection be- and the present British Government dogs are in the greatest demand for disturbances to trade have affected of advantage to other parties.

Asked if his attention was drawn tween his particular conference and has been strongly criticised in the human food. A log cosi nearly 10de normal sources of revenue,

to the U-boat contander's statement the German Foreign Minister's USA. and neutral countries for the ment in to the effect that he was two days in specch at Danzig yesterday

lengths it went to achieve this end; shlings.

the vicinity of Scapa Flow, Mr.

Despite the opinion abroad that 3. Britain's guarantee to Poland Churchill said: "A number of state-: ments made by the U-boat comman-Herr von Ribbentrop's remarks may was given on Murch 31, Poland had be a prelude to a German offensive, rejected Hitler's demands on March in part composed of re- petition of information given in this well-informed quarters state that it 20;

is improbable that any action will House and part of which had no

be taken at present on the Western relation to fact." (Laughter).

Front.

Indescribable Misery The general misery of the city is i indescribable. Many

most of the prominent buildings and thorough- fares are totally destroyed. There are no cleeirle lights, water, or trams; only a bus line is running.

All the shops are closed and the publication of all newspapers is sus- pended, but the Germans are running their own newspaper.

The influx

BROADCAST BY EDEN

Living Tokens Of

Broken Faith

LONDON, Oci. 25 (Reuter)—| Co-operation between the Domi-

AL. Starkynski, the herole mayer,nions and Britain in war time and other members of the Civil Com mitte which were charged with the was the theme of the broadcast, defence of the elly to the last, are made by Mr. Anthony Eden, being held as hostages by the Ger who at the outset referred to

MANN,

Robollious Inhabitants

the impending presence in Lon- don of Cabinet Ministers from Canada, Australia. New Zea-

M. Starzynski is carrying dut his land and South Africa. dulles in the Town Hall under Ger-

man surveilance,

There will be practical discussions

alm.

indication that, ther wartime col-

der were

Why South

Africa Is In The War

Powerful Broadcast By Col. Raitz

chitsch.

It is stated here that it is more kely that to-day's conference was In line with preparations for greater air and naval action against England.

Air Training In Colonies Ministry May Extend Empire Scheme LONDON, Oct. 20 (Router). The Air Minister, Sir Kingsley

Д

to the

"We repulsed a German detach.-

reglen close Moselle."

Warndt-Evacuation

PARIS. Oct, 25 (Router).-~-~A semi- statement explains officla! French that when the French Army evacuat- ed most of the Warndt Forest, they 4.--Mir. Chamberlain returned held on to the hilltops and from Munich last year with Hiller's marking Its southern and south- promise that any question arising eastern boundaries.

between

Hitler's Betrayal

Britain

and Germany would be settled by consultation

cresta

Since the evacuation, the Germans

Mr. Chamberlain said: "This have been trying to dislodge them. peace for our time." Six months later, Hitler betrayed him by seizing Czeclio-Slovakia:

re-

5. Both Britain and France plied favourably to the Italian pence proposals on August 31, but lold t down as fundamental in reply to the second proposal on September 2 that the Germans should evacuate Polish territory;

Elsewhere on the Western Front, there were raids and ambushes in which both sides tried to lake pri- soners.

PEACE REPORTS

DENIED

CHUNGKING, Oct, 25 (Reuter) -Germany herself mado war *Inevitable by invading Poland on A categorical denial of peace rumours was made by Mr. Chu Chin-hun September 1.

Central Secretary-General of the Kuomintang, In an interview with "Reuter" this afternoon.

TRIPARTITE PACTHe also ridiculed the rumours that

TO BE RATIFIED

The deathlike quiet of the city is with these Ministers, and from there, LONDON, Oct. 25 (British Wire- Wood, asked in the House of only broken at night-time by revolver discussions would result that closellers)-Colonel Reitz, the South shola exchanged by German soldiers co-operation which was their common African Native Affairs Minister, Commons this afternoon what in an Empire broadcast from steps, would be taken to use the and the still rebellious inhabitants.

Mr. Eden instanced the develop-london to-day, referred to the flying services in the Crown ment of the Empire air power as one, forthcoming presence in London Colonies and India, said:

developed to the fullest possible ex- Inboration with the Dominions had of dominion Ministers which, he organisations for flying will be

LONDON, Oct. 23 (Reuter).-In already begun production of practical anid, would give great service tent all over the Empiro.

"The suggestion that the Empire to the common cause and proof. Initiative Lost

not only of Imperial solidarity Air Training Scheme be extended to the House of Commons fo-day, the

vlow. of the carefully extended.” In a discussion on hostilities, Mr. but also to realisation of the the Crown Colonies and India will be Prime Minister announced that in utances, it was desired that the Eden said the war was less than two fate awaiting the smaller nations

Anglo-Franco-Turkish Treaty should months old,, but Hitler had already in the event of a Nazi victory. 26 lost the initiative.

Hitler Defied

Danish Germans Will Not Return To Reich

COPENHAGEN, Oct. (Reuter). The German Party

Denmark has In

protested

against the auggestion that Germans in Northern Schleswig will be compulsorily returned to the Reich.

results.

South Africa was especially under PRINCE MICHAEL

COMES OF AGE

""The nexressor's carly advantage no delusion; her strategie position, heri la spent. The road to the east is small white population and the fact blocked by Russia or barred by shio produced three-quarters of the world's gold supply, made sure that Turkey.

she would be the "Arst to go under" should Germany succeed.

"In the West every passing week Increases the strength of the tree gathering democracles. W fost

ratified as soon as possible,

the Soviet Government has made Sino-Soviet relations are "most fr endly"

demands on China, declaring that the

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exceptionni circum- JUNK MACHINE-GUNNED IN HONGKONG WATERS Antiquated Cannon Reply to Japan

mit the treaty for His the instru-

BRITISH WATERS proved no protection for Pan Fat, Junk. master, when his craft became the target of Japanese machine gun fire at 3 am yesterday. One of the bullets struck his sister; Pan Wo, 17, who lay asleep in the stern. ::

Therefore, it is proposed to sub- Majesty's signature at once, and LONDON, Oct. 25 (British Wireless), ments for ratification, will be ar-

of coming-of-ato. Crown ranged in Ankara next week. The Prince Michael of Rumania la the, subject of cordial notlee in London' Than And Now

where, like his father, King Carol, The Party held a protest meeting momentum, we swing into our stride,"

Col. Telle, after dealing with the he has many friends...

distinctions fundamental

between An occasion of such import to the after the question of transfer was sald Mr. Eden... raised in Parlement by a Nationalist "German attacks on our fleet and South Africa and other Dominions in future, of the Rumanian state would, merchanimen have failed utterly in race and language, said: "In the past in any case, excite sympathy heza on

we fought two bitter wars against account of friendly relations existing BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Raulor)-It Tin Island and opened fire with a machine gun. The leader of the German Party their purpose.

myself, who am batween Human and Britain, and is announced that. King Leopold'nt described such a "plan" as Insulting, By comparison with the last war, the British. I

to you this afternoon, the high value placed upon them broadenst to the United States, will The suggestion is rejected indignantly, the submarine has proved to be an speaking

three years under arm both in official circles, and in popular take place at 115 am, on Friday in

stead of to-morrow. He said; Here we belong, and here Indecisive weapon, while the percent-served

esteem. PLEASE Turn To Para 2. we klay."

PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.

member.

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King Leopold's Broadcast

Pan reports that his Junk was in Deep Bay off Lo So Bhan when a Japanese motor boat approached from the direction of Lin

Pan did not take the attack lying down, but discharged his funk cannon in return and fired a few rifle aliots. The motor boat turned back, but not before Pan's sister was injured..