1939-11-09 — Page 26

Big Bail Espionage For Bus Unearthed

Conductors Amazing Nazi Plan

In Holland

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Bail amounting to $11,750 was AMSTERDAM, Nov. 8 (Reu- allowed to five Kowloon Motor Bus Company conductors, a Chincas manter).The arrest of four Ger- and a woman, when they appeared mans at Hengelo, near before Mr. Macfadyen at Kowloon German-Dutch frontier, is the' Magistracy this morning on a charge Intest development in the big of conspiracy to defraud the Com- "Uniforms" spy case which inll -piny,

Mr. C. A. 6, Ruse is defending Holland in following with tense Wong Lee, and Mr. 6, Ng Quinn re-interest.

presnis. Wu and. Tong. Inspector Arrests and disclosures followed the Carey is for the, prosecution,

discovery a few days ago of Dutch- Defendants were Li Sang, 23, un-men alleged to be attempting to employed. Wu Wing, 22, Tang Tak, amuggle Dutch uniforms of 20. Ho On, 23, Pun Fat, 31, and Wons types to Germany. Lee, 20, conductors, Chan Ti, 27, woman, and Wong Fav

Additional Charges

Apart from the conspiracy charge, Li Sang was accused of forging of documents and possession of 930 forged tickets, 16 iller and a printing "press without a licence...

Wu Wing was further charged with uttering forged tickets on October 24 and October 25, demanding money on forged documents on October 24 and 25 and embezzlement on October 24 and 25.

Ho On was additionally charged with posscsalon of 140 forged tickets, uttering 18 forged tickets, demanding inuncy on forged documents and embezzlement.

Pun Fat was accused of ullering a forged ticket, demanding money on terged documents and emtaczzlement.

The il Axed was, Li $3,000, Wu 32,500, Tang $300, Ho $2,300, Pun $1,500, Won $500, Chan $250 and Wong Fat $1,000.

They were remanded for a week.

HITLER LAUNCHES UNUSUAL TIRADE AGAINST BRITAIN

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atus, and thus make her liberation complete."

The German Chancellor said that the British Ministers declared that they would be glad to come to an agreement if they could trust words of the German government.

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To-day's arrests are the sequel to an. Incident at Deventer yesterday when a man, speaking with a German accent, tried to purchase 'n. Dutch military cap.

Hidden Plane Found

The tailor's suspicions were aroused and he took the number of the man's car, enabling the police to stop the car at the frontler and to arrest the four German occupants.

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domiciliary during to-day announced the extraordinary discovery. search, of a German aeroplane in a

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Investigations indicate og was trying to smuggle any sort of Dutch uniforms, from trum con- ductors to cavalry offers.

LABOUR PEACE AIMS

London, Nov. 8.

Mr. Clement Attlee, leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, specch

London to-day, defined

condition

Thursday,

HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH

"We can soon put him back if nothing happens."

MOTORSHIP LAUNCHED

OPPOSED TO TAX PROPOSAL

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"It would be a sad commentary In- deed on the rule by the people." The epithet "astronomical" is more

upt to-day regarding administration

One of the most comprehensive costs than ever before, he says. speeches was that made by the Hon.

November 9, 1939.

LONG-DISTANCE MARRIAGES

SPECIAL, TO THE "TELEGRAPH".

BERLIN, Nov. 8 '(UP)~~~~The. Minister of Justice Dr. Guert- ner and General Keitel havo feaued an order permitting dis- tance marriages”, with soldiers on active duty at the front.

The soldier must give his battalion.commander wrliten -notice of his intention to marry, and the battalion commander will forward the notification to the registrar in the bride's home town

The bride than goes to the registry office and gives similar notice of her destro lo matry, whereupon the marriage is do- clared to be concluded,

APPEAL TO CHINESE

The importance of Air Rald Pre- catitions was stressed at the monthly meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerco yesterday. Mr. L. Sing- kui last year's chairman presided in the absence of Messrs. Phillip Goekchin (Chairman) and Ng Chak- wah (Vice-Chairman),

Mr. Li and Mr. Tsc Ka-po stressed the Importance of knowledge of air raid precautions.

Mr. C. Champkin, Chief Air Raid Warden, Hongkong, fold the gather- ing of his experience during a recent visit to Chungking during an air raid, He said that he was standing on a roof of a house, when he saw a ten- house demolished by a direct hit. It was later estimated that 64 customers were killed and about 70 injured.

He went on to say that aerial bombings were very dangerous, and asked the assembly to join A.N.F. classes. There were about 30,000 A.R.P. wardens In Chungking, he enld, compared with a few thousand in Hongkong.

80 WARSHIPS NOW GUARD U.S. COAST↓

"Today. amidst the anxieties of the Labour Party's pence rims, the struggle before us, when the free- Attlee said the essential for peace was that there must be in dom of the seas is perhaps the most Germany a Government which had vital of all the kinds of freedom for

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Reuter). abandoned Hillerism and could be which we are fighting, the launching

ordered two the trusted. Even then, there must be of a new ship, whether it be for Bri- Mr. M. K. Lo, win covered the entire The U.S. Navy has

proof of a real bona fide intention tish owners or for friendly neutrals, neid of economics and finances in his more World War destroyers to join "I could say exactly the same my-and acts of routine inclusonerna is the Hermelin, is of the utmost condemnation of the existing system. the Allanile neutrality patrol, calsing to us all, It Is # He insists that the method of taxa- to over 80 the number of warcraft i seit," pursund filler and he pro-reinstatement of Democratic govern Importance

Czecho-Slovakia in

and challenge to those who menace that tion employed for the purpose of guarding the East Coast. creded to accuse Britain of breaking ments

freedom, as well as demonstration ruising the funds necessary for a Proporations have also proceeded the pledges made during the last Poland.

Mr. Attlee said that a peace con of the determination of the mercantile contribution to the Imperial Warto speed construction of hangars and war. in consequence of which Ger-

the contribution other aircraft facilities in nine points ference must be held wherein all marine cf all the peace-loving nu- Chest should, like the participants must be prepared to tions to assist the ailled navies to itself, be spontaneous and free, and on the East Coast and the Caribbean. renounce aggression and test keep open at all costs the trade routes warns against the risk of "illing the where planes will be based to rein-

force the patrol from the air. fucce and be ready to make restitu- of the world." tion and amends.

many, disarmed only to be dreclved. To-day Germany's army was un- equalled and backed by people of a compact unity unparalleled in his

tory.

Only One Victor

It Britain started granting her own Empire full liberty by restoring freedom in India, we should have bowed before, he said.

In conclusion, Hitler declared that there would be ane victor in this war. That would be Germany.

DEMOBILISATION IN TURKEY

The Labour Leader formulated his airns as follows: First, while there must be restitution to the victims, all ideas of revenge and punishment must be excluded.

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No scheme of taxation for this purpose, says the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, will be attacked by Hong- kung residents, either Chinese or European, on the ground that It inflicts or strain on any portion of the community..

Defeat Own Object He expressed the opinion, however that Income Tax would defeat Its own object.

Destroyer Division Formed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Nov, 8 (UP)-The Navy Department has announced the formation of a destroyer division, No. 73, to be commanded by Commander James K. Davis, comprised of re- commissioned world war craft for Neutrality patrol work, using a total of 67 of the 110 which have been

San Diego and Philadelphin yards, which have now been ordered into service.

These timely words were spoken yesterday by the Hon. S. H. Dodwell, Chairman of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company Ltd.. after an event of industrial importance to Hongkong and of great interest to the Second, all nations, grent and Colony's Norweglan community-the small, of whatever colour or creed, launching at the company's Kowloon must have the right to live and yards of the Norwegian 1,500-ton their own characteristics freighter, Hermelin. The christening devolop provided they did not infringe on was performed by Mrs. B. Owrum others rights Germany must Andresen, wife of the Manager of The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell ex- cognise that the Pole, the Czech and the Jew has the same right as the Messrs. Thoresen & Company Ltd., pressed alarm at the over-increasing the world. who are agents for the owners of cost of Government which, in his

The Department has, also ordered German to a place

the ship. Messrs. Bruusguard, view, will continue to increase un- Equally, Britain must concede the

Klosterud & Company,

Drammen, less there is a radical change in the the tanker Platte into service, pre- same right to Indian and other in-

principles laid down for conducting sumably for fuelling the patrol ships habitants of the British Empire. Norway. Third, war must be outlawed and The Hermelin Is a single-screw the Colonial Service,-Income Tax vessel of the shelter he said, would be a dangerous ex- disputes, where necessary, submitted cargo motor

periment.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ISTANBUL, Nov. 6 (UP)-The for decision to disinterested arbitra-deck type. She has an overall length

Ready For Sacrificos · Turkish Government has decided to tors. Fourth, there must be recognl-of 200 ft., a breadth of 43 ft., and

Whilst unanimously opposing. In- demobilise all the forces called to the tion that the rights of national, rell- a depth to the shelter deck of 25 ft. colours mcently, including the reser-gious and racial minorities must be ins. Cargo is handled through come Tax, Unofficial Members were vists who were called for manoeuvres safeguarded by the authority of an urge hatches by eight steel tubular equally unanimous. that the Colony

international body. Fifth,

there durricks for a lift of five tons, all desires to make large-scale sacrifices or as a precautionary measure. many as an enemy of negroes.

must be recognition that inter-of which are worked by silent-run-, for the purpose of assisting the Imperial Government in its war national authority is superior to inning electric winches. dividual States and endowed with There will be accommodation for against Nazism.

them 10 passengers rights and powers to make

promenade Each member stressed that opposi- effective, in both the political and deck. The propelling machinery tion was not to financial sacrlices, economic spheres. "Europe must consists of one Harland-Burmeister but to the manner Government pro- federate or perish," said Mr. Attico. & Wain type two-stroke single-act-poses to call for these sacrifices. Sixth, there must be abandonment of ing Marino Diesel engine, bullt under the Dock Company. Imperialism and acceptance of the licence by principle that in the government of Three generators of 70 kw. capacity colonica where self-government can- cach supply power for all engine

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HITLER ESCAPES DEATH IN MYSTERY EXPLOSION

(Continued from Page 1.) plosion in the beer cellar at Munich where Hitler made his speech last! night shortly after Hitler's departure for Berlin, states the official German news agency.

The outrage is slated to have been inspired by foreign agents and a re- ward of half a million marks 19 offered for the discovery of the in-|

not yet be conceded, the Interests of room and deck auxiliary machinery. Liner's Passengers stigators

the natives must be paramount, and

there must be equal access to all to

the markets for raw materials. Re-

Launching at Dusk

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Nav. 9 (Domel)-Its pas- The launching took place at 8 p.m. distribution of colonial territories just when daylight was fading and sengers provided with gas maska, the between rival imperialisms was no attraeted about 2,000 spectators, in- N.Y.K. liner Haruna Maru ieft Kobe cluding the captains and officers of on Wednesday afternoon for Europe. carro of In 10,100 tons.

Bolution.

Acceptance of these principles ships in dock. Chinese workmen The vessel is carrying a

would involve the creation of inter- and their friends were present national machinery in order to make hundreds, the scaffolding of an ad- Among the passengers la Mr. Renzo them effective, Mr. Attlee proceeded. jacent ship destined for service in Sawada, the new Japanese Ambassa- There must be an International force Australia providing them with cir-dor to France. strong enough to deler an aggressor ele seals,

Mr. Attlee suggested an inter- national air force and the abolition of national airforces. Every State.

Franch Ambassador Due SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” SHANGHAI, Nov, D (UP)-It is officially announced that the French hard Ambassador, M. Heart Cosme,

he, said, must accept the obligation

Stole Pine Wood

to apply economic sanctions against

any disturber of the peace. National Sentence of three months'

a. full share with the large in Inter- Hospital, Sookunpoo. national authority which, inter alla, It was stated that Keung, was economic planning on a world scalo will deal with frontier problems and arrested with a w and the wood in

In order to meat 'recurrent economie crises-Reuter,"

This possession.

Tho saw was ordered to be cón- fiscated, and Keung was recommende ed for banishment.

China:

STOLEN CARS FOUND

Hitler left the beer cellar earlier than originally intended as he was summoned back to Berlin by im portont state business.

FREEDOM AT SEA

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were greatly reduced. The average British losses in the last few weeks was only three ships a week, these losses being negligible in comparison with the volume of British mercan tile trade operating amounting is more than 18,000,000 tons.

In desperation Germany sent out Admiral

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forces must be reduced to the amount labour was passed by Mr. Forrest at leaving for Hanoi this afternoon necessary to preserve internal order the Central Magistracy this morning aboard a Dutch steamer. He will the pocket battle ships and be subject to. International In-un Keung Tak, 25, unemployed, who meet the Governor of Indo-China, Scheer and the Deutschland to act as certain commerce raiders, but as yet these achieved practically spection. The private manufacture was charged with the possession of with whom he will discuss

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nothing, abolished. Small nations must take hillside above the Tung Wah Eastern

The reason is probably the British grip on supplies and of German ship- ping which might act as supply ships. German U-boats are now reluctant to attack convoys, and fall back on A car belonging to Mr. W. G. Poy, laying mines in navigational,channels df 3 Village Villas, Wang Tak Street, and off the headlands. This is con- trary to International law, which was reported stolen from outside the demands an announcement of mined address yesterday, but Was lator recovered by the. Police in Pokfulum. Loo, of 10 Tsap Tseting Street, was and LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reutor) It is also reported stolen, yesterday, oficially announced that notes were was later found abandoned In Murray, BERLIN, Nov, 8 (UP)-Horrexchanged betwech Lord Halifax and Rogd.

the Bulgarian Minister to Londonda golania mi Gestapo, has announced that the Anglo-Bulgar irado and payments.. "'habitun! criminal" Horst

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MORE VICTIMS Anglo-Bulgar Trade Another car owned by Mr. Leung

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH”

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Himmler, chief of the dreaded embodying an agreement to facillato JAPANESE ROB

Schmidt, and the Jewish "race STERLING WEAK pollutor Israel Mondschein,

CHINESE JUNK

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ITALIAN PRESS ATTACKS SOVIET

were shot on November 6, #for: som er bl have stopped a, cargo junk, of Lah of Britain, France"ând detninny in-

NEW YORK, Nov.

ROME. Nov. (Router)-The Italian Press continues to attack statements from Moscow.

Cotint Clario's paper, "Telegrato," says: that Moscow'a denunciation of Japanese kallors are alleged to what it called the Imperialistle, nima their violent resistanca against Sterling continued to weaken under Tin in Chinese, waters on October 24, dented that there was not a perfect the authority of the State.!! persistent ** pressure, wille

bolgs and robbed it of 300 piculs of solt agreement between the Soviet and

the Reichteruneka pa PA N recalled that there have been reaches its lowest mark in six yenes water, grass, Valued at $450, about ten casts previously announced due to unconfirmed rumours that The junk's arms were also peleod Moscow is not working for peace in the past few weeks of persons shot. Germany, might violate the neutral- Areport of the incident was made but for war as shown by her inter While allegedly attempting to escape tyloti Holland and Belgium, accord- yesterday: to the Hongkong Police by venues in China, end Spain, says the

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