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What They Say.. NEW ARMY ALLOWANCES Taxpayers Will Not Grudge Extra Cost

LONDON, Nov. 16 (Reuter):

-The British Press devoted itself to-day principally to the increases in the allowances to the Army, and General Sikorski.

The "Times" and "Manchester

Guardian" both have lending articles on the economie points facing the country now, and in future.

ALLIED NAVIES IN ACTION

Splendid Co-operation

Brings Results

LONDON, Nov. 15 (British

Wireless).In the opinion of many competent authorities on naval questions the close co operation of the French and British navies--to which Mr. Winston Churchill referred in his recent broadcast-16 likely to prove one of the decisive face

The "Manchester Guardian" says 'tors of the war. that the allowances even now cannot | be regarded as afluence. Neverthe- lesa the new scale marks a rest ad- vance and no tax-payer will grudge the £2,000,000 now required or the £4.000,000 required for the extended The "Dally Herold" wants to know why allowances were postponed for

army.

three or four weeks.

The "Daily Express" says that to-I day thousands of mothers of men on service gave thanks to a good and generous government.

Poland's Noted General The "Times" EDVA

that although General Sikorski had written a book full of remarkable insight on a possible war between Germany and Poland and its conduct, he was not given a command.

good. Prime

Professional rivalry deprived Po- land not only of a Minister but also a great soldier.

Ile is now summoned to do once again the work of reconstrucilon with the help of the Allies.

The "Daily Telegraph" says that, General Sikorski is regarded as one of the greatest strategists in Eastern Europe,

Had he been in command, reals- tance would not only have been just as much a tale of epic heroism, but also much more effective.

¦

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November 16, 1939:

Oil Town Fire Exchange At FILIPINO

Holocaust

Identification Of Bodios Impossible

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MARACAIBO, Nov. 15 (UP) The identification of many victims of the fire, which has claimed 1,000 victims, is, impossible, It is most dimcult to even establish the great carbonised number, due to the bodies being and mixed with the

debris of the burned dwellings.

The newspaper "Panorama" says: "It is the greatest tragedy to national life since the earthquake in 1929.

No foreigners have been reported lost.

Cities and towns throughout the nation have inaugurated subscriptions to aid the survivors.

America's Sympathy 1PECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

Angio-French naval co-operation was of course, planned before the outbreak of war. The exchange of visite of French and Belilah warships to each other's ports this summer WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (UP)-- was an example of the close touch The Under Secretary of State, Mr. being malatained between the nd-Sumner Welles, has sent a message ministrations of the two navics.

Ready For The Fray

The result was that when war was forced upon the Western Democracies by. Hitler, plans for close naval co- operation between, the Allléd navies were in existence and ready to be put into immediate execution.

There was a firm basis of under- ol standing between the personnel the two navies. When the war broke out the French navy of once took over control of certain patrol zones, In these zones, units of the French sca hunting navy were constantly German submarines, protecting the seaborne commerce of the allies, and sweeping German trade off the seas.

Uko

French Naval Expansion Meanwhile the French navy, that of Great Britain, was being ex- panded upon a war footing. Nuin- bers of vessels with normally peace- *and ful careers were taken over atted out as reinforcements for the fleet.

forces,

to the Venezuelan Foreign Office as follows: "The people and Govern-" ment of the United States are -pro- foundly shocked over the tragic fire at Laguniilas, Please accept our assurances of. deepest sympathy."

Contraband Decisions

Many Vessels Are Released

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)-The Ministry of Economie Warfare states during the week ending November 11, the Contraband Committee considered the cases of 100 ships and 88 cases outstanding from the previous week. Two cargoes were wholly seized and 80 wholly released.

In 43 cases, purt of the cargoes were seized.

A Glance

SELLING

T.T, London

Demand do.

T.T. Shanghui

1/25% 1/2

.275

T.T. Singapore

T.T. Japan

103%

Tim. India.. TT. USA. T.T. Montin T.T. Batavia T.T. Bangkok

B234

24%

40%

4514

1404

T.T. Salgon

108

T.T. France

10.00

107 .1/01⁄2

1/814

4 m/s D/P do.

1/354

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

.201

4 m/s France ...****

30 d/s India.....

T.T. Switzerland

TT. Australia

BUYING

4 m/s L/C London'

UJ.S. Cross rate in Lon. 'U.S. Cross rate in N.X.

.11.48

78424. .4.02 .3.04

CHINA BUYS PLANE PARTS

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (Reuter).—

EVENT

Colebration Tiffin On Commonwealth Day

The anniversary of the inaugura- tom of the Commonwealth of the Philippines on November 15, 1935, was proudly and festively celebrated yesterday by the Filipino Community of Hongkong. The celebration took the form et a tiffin' at the Filipino Club when the sentiments of the hulppines people generally were

warmly expressed in a speech by Mr. NEW

| L... A. lidefonso, President of the Club,

The celebration was capably orga- nised by Mr. A. J. Orden.

Introducing Mr. Ildefonso, Mr. Orden said that in the struggle for independence the Philippines race had been hardened The Philippines had passed through the vicissitudes of time before they could become an Independent stafë in the hall of the brotherhood of mon. Though it would not mean the end of co-opera tion with the United States, Indepen- denco, for the Philippines would mean a change will far-reaching economic adjustments and the building of a nation on a stronger foundation than ever before.

"Our doslar,” he declared, “de- China has ordered an attack bomberpends upon each man doing properly set of assembly rigs and duralumin his allotted task. We have conti- lum sufficient for 25 planes from the dence in every man doing his duty, Vultee Aircraft Division of the Avia- we have unwavering trust in our tion Corporation at a total of $1,000,- lenders, and we will uphold our

principics."

000.

Wage Increase Ends Calcutta Strike

NEW DELHI, Nov. 10 (Reuter) The Indian Jute Mills' Association has agreed to increase the wages Di workers by ten per cent,

workers

at

Debi le American Alírulam In a brief and eloquent address Mr. Ildefonso said:

"It was on November 15, 1935, that United the Vice-President of the States of America, having crossed 3,000 miles of water, inaugurated the catablishment of a new nallon-the Commonwealth of the Philippines. On Thursday, 0,000

To-day we are gathered here to cole- Calcutta resumed work and more are brate the fourth anniversary of this expected to do so to-morrow,

historical event, which was made pos- The strike started last week.

sible through the magnanimity and al- truism of that great American na- tion, in the United States of America, to whom wo Filipines owe an eternal debt of gratitude.

Calm Returning

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

On November 14 there were 941 AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15 (Reuter). neutral ships in the United King-The returning calm in Holland is Contraband Control further signalised by the re-opening dom's three

Amsterdam and the North Sea, to traffe at night-time.

The Canal was closed on Sunday..

there less than a week.

Notable among these were a number of large and exceptionally seaworthy trawlers which are now playing an Economic Plans

important part with the patrolling Discussing tuggestions for economic plans for Europe, the "Manchester

With expansion, the French navy Guardian says that, as regards the increased its co-operation. French bases, and of these ships 50 had been of the big Ilmuiden Canal, between pullis Law, Thla Luw, in its origi- system for economic and federal re- patrol zones were widened, and they organisation of Europe, at base have now been largely merged into metals-timber, tin, beef, etc were British zones, so that French and already controlled by world wide or British patrols are working in n European trusts and combines,

closely dovetailed scheme. These could be made of a more Some convoys are operated entirely representative and reasonable charac-by the French navy. Others are ter similar to that of the Mandates unter the protection of the French Commission.

navy during part of the voyage. Others again have escorts provided

RAIDS ON SHETLAND

.ISLANDS

(Continued from Page 1)

6,500 Tons Detained SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter).---The British Contraband Control for the week ending November 11 detained 6.500 tons of contraband goods sus- pected to be destined for Germany.

by both the French and British fleets. Stock Exchange Is

Increasing Effort

The French navy is also playing a notable port in circumscribing the activities of German surface raiders. That the two Germon pocket battle- ships which are at large have done kept the pupils Indoors away from so very little damage to the seaborac the windows.

trade of the Allies must be ascribed Some observers report thai elgbifɔ their refluctance to risk being and not four bombs were dropped brought to netion, not only by British near a naval vessel.

navy units but also by French navai

All those that fell in the sea didunits. no damage and those which dropped on land were equnily wasted.

Quietly Firm

OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter),-Gilt- edged securities provided the high- light in to-day's markets, advancing sharply.

B.B.C. Broadcasts

In Turkish

LONDON, Nov. 15 (British Wire- less).The B.B.C, will inaugurate a

The Commonwealth of the Philip- pines came into being in consequence of the passing of the Tydings-Mic-

nal form, contained many objection- able provisions, but President Frank- In Roosevell made a statement, after It was approved that those Imperfec- tions would be partly, if not wholly, removed. Two years ago 3 joini committee of Americans and Filipinos was appointed by President Roosevelt and it made its recommendations em- bodying, remedial measures.. These

daily news bulletin in Turkish from were presented in bill form to Con-

Monday next.

H.K. Stock

Market

The following quotations

On a small trickle of buying orders, issued on the Hongkong Stock Far Eastern bonds recovered part of | ket this morning. the recent losses.

BANKS.

Breweries were also prominent on publication of the good profits of some the leading companies.

Rubbers were quietly steady,.pend.

Wall Street was frmer.

The co-operation of the two Allied navies in control the seas is con- stantly under review, and there is One Rabbit Lost By Britain!

reason to believe that the Frenching the quota decision. LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter) navy's contribution to the Allied war With regard to the German asacrtions effort at sea may increase still fur- on the raids on the Shetland Islands, ther not in order to reduce the burden the full reply of Mr. Winston which lies on the British navy, but to Churchill shows that the main con- make even more effective the Allied tentions of Mr. Churchill were up-command of the seas and reply to the pressed in Germany, states a special German war upon merchant vessels. commentary.

Mr. Churchill said that the German

air force did not attack the British

Fleet waiting in the Firth of Forth in the past week.

The few German airmen who crossed the North Sea were careful to avold the Firth of Forth and the Fleet defences, which had inflicted henvy losses before, but made for the vir Jually uninhabited Islands,

The German airmen faled to do any damage save shattering windows by bomb-blast and the only casually was one rabbit.

Admiralty Denial LONDON, Nov. 1s (Reuter).The Admiralty deny Berlin reports that two flying-boats were destroyed in

the air raids on Shetland Islands..

GERMANY REJECTS MOVE FOR PEACE

(Continued from Page 1.)

development serves to cant a deeper shadow over the final disappointment. Naxi Reply

BRUSSELS, Nov. 15 (Reuter). The German reply to the mediation offer of King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina is now not expected for two or three days.

It was originally expected to-day. It is believed that the offer will be rejected on the grounds that Britain and France have set impossible coni- ditions.

It is reported that the German civilian population of Aschen (Aix- la-Chappello), which was recently evacuated, are now being permitted

to return.

Hospitals prepared for soldiers are again available for civilians.

Rhineland Flooded

LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter).—It is reported that the waters of the Rhine are now well in Blood, putting a broke on any German military plans for an invasion of the Low Countries.

POLISH POLICE RESTORED

WARSAW, Nòv. 15: (Reuter)—The Polish Police have been ordered to watch over the interests of Poles,

Henceforth, It I announced the German Police will be available to

only

MAH JONGG AND BRIDGE DRIVE

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H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.) H.K. Banks (H.K. Reg.) Chartered £...... Mercantile, A. & B. £ Mercantile, C. £ East Asin 'S.

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OF OFFICERS

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE, Nov. 15 (Reuter)"Reuter's" zpecial cor- respondent with the French Army says that there has been practical There were 130 present at a mah jongg and bridge drive held in the evidence that the Germans are des K.C.C., under the auspices of theperately trying to train men on a moss Church Women's production system.

Competent Kowloon Union

authorities consider Guild yesterday afternoon, when the

that they are still short of 15,000 proceeds were devoted to the British

officers, and that those in the line in- War Organisation Fund,

clude some who have not had time Mrs. Groundwater presented the

to gain sufficient experience. prizes, which included two pieces of tapestry given by Mrs. H. W. Mills, and a cako donated by Mrs. Allison. These were raffled, the winners being Mrs. Bertram, Mrs. Weir and Mrs. Finnis

Mah Jongg winners were: "All Clear Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Spittle; booby, Mrs. Atkins, Chinese Game; Mrs. Dalziel, Mrs. Kemp; booby, Mrs. Reid.

Mra,

Bridge: Mrs. Blakey and Hubbard; booby, Mru. Marren.

The sponsors of the drive wish to thank all who helped in any way to make the function such a success.

MEXICAN OIL EXPROPRIATION

Chief's

Dominion

Back In London

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)--The Dominion Ministers and representa- tive of the Government of India re- turned to London this evening after six day valt to France.

They were met at the station by the Duke of Devonshire,

ANGLO-SPANISH

· TRADE TALKS

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MEXICO CITY, Nov. 15 (Reuter)

MADRID, Nov. 15 (Reuter).-The British Trade Mission has Initiated it is virtually certain that the Supreme Court will rule the expro- priation of foreign petroleum in negotiations with the object of revis Agreement in the light of war con- terests, dating from March, 1938: the existing Anglo-Spanlah Trade

ditions. constitutional.

The judgment is expected to pro- vide indemnification covering every- thing Installed by the development of Industry, but no compensation for the loss of the concessions.

PREMIER STILL UNWELL

LONDON, Nov. 15 (British Wire-

Chinese Internees

Escape

A sensational escupe by 10 inreales of the Chinese Soldiers Internment Cump was made last night,

None have yet been re-arrested. electric It was learned that the

tess), The Premier's weekly state-ights fused at 7 pm, and about twợ ment on the progress of the war will hours later, when the fuse was fixed, be read by the Chancellor of the the men were missing. Exchequer

10- the Commons morrow owing to the continued India- position of Mr. Chamberlain, who is making satisfactory pro- however, gress,"

NEW ZEALAND'S

ASSURANCE

Expanding Southern Rhodesia Air Arm

LONDON, Nov. 18 (British Wiro- less)-In order that tho, Southern Rhodesian Air Force, which he com monds, may when necessary he ex- WELLINGTON, Nov. 15-(Reuter). panded with rupidity, and emelency, Certain promises were made Lo Colonel C. W. Meredith is at present Britain and these are going to be in Great Britain making an intensive

watch over the Interests of Clermana, carried out, said btr. M. Savage, the study of the methods of training in

New Zealand Prime Minister, 10-day, the RAF.

INSURANCES

Union $..... China Underwriter $ H.K. Fire $.

SHIPPING Douglases $ Steamboats $. Indo-Chinas, P.S Indo-Chinas. D$. Shells (Beurers) /- Waterbouts $....

DOCKS ETC. Wharves $. Docks $.... Providenta $. New Eng. Sh. Sh. Docks Sh,

Kullan s/- Kaubs $. Yeuz. Gold H.K. Mines

MINING

LANDS

Hotels S.. Lands $.. Lands 4% Deb. 3. S'hal Lands Sh. $ Humphreys $. H.K. Realties $. Chinese Exteles $.

UTILITIES

Trams $....

Peak Trams (old)

Peak Trama (new) $. Star Ferries $.

T. Ferries $..

Chinn Lights (old) 3. China Lights (new) $. H.K. ElectricH $. Macao Electrics Sandakan Lights $. Telephones (old) $. Telephones (new) $ Tractions 5/-

Tractions (Pret.) s/

INDUSTRIALS

were Mar-

gress, which approved them in its last session. The mcusure was sub- mitted to a plebiscite in the Philip- pines on October 24 of this year, und The electorate voted almost unani- mously in favour of the acceptance of the amendments,

"At the present time, when war is going on both in the East and the West, talk of independence may per haps be academical, some of the great nations have treated the solemn .1.330 n.documents on which their plenipoten- .. £84 n. Hories have set thoir signatures 18

£84 n.

'mere BCTaps of paper'. However, I ,74 D.

am optimistic enough to venture to 27. say that, previous to July 4, 1040, 11 n. when the Philippines are due to be ..71 n. given their full nationhood, the whole Bieture will have changed and that 205 b.at that time the "rule"öf ̃might "will" .390 n.have given place to the rule of right.

12 n. .175 n.

.70 b.

13

п.

Danger of Loss of Face

a

"There are some of our country- men who talk about asking for dominion status of government in the same form as Canada, Australia, .00 South Africa, and New Zealand enjoy under the British Commonwealth of Notions. However, it is my opinion .8.10. that before any change can be made, the move must come from the

.30 n.

83/9

101 Filipino side in the form of a petition

18.00 b.

to the US. Government to amend the 4.20 n. Independence Law.

14.40 n.

.18/ n.

-

the

"Having continuously asked the .284 n. United States through our elected re-

presentatives since 1007 for indepen dence, and having sent 12 Indepen- 9.15dence missions to that country at a

cost of P6,000,000, we will show 3 C. great volte face if we request

wind States for dominion status. It would be a loss of face which we .33% s. could not very well afford. .por, n. in neir recent speeches, both the .10.30 n. [US. High Commissioner and the Pre- 7.stdent of the Philippines stated that 4.20 b. their administrations policy was 10 .109 n. prepare the Islands for their indepen-

enco in 1840. Therefore,

4.55 1.

unless

6.05 & 50. something miraculous happens, we 7,40 n. will see the birth of a new and in- .8.70 n. | denendent nation in the Far East in 01% n.1948.*

22% b. "At his instigation the gathering .7.00 b. | drank to the continued prosperity of 44 n. the Commonwealth of the Philippines .40% b.

President, and to the health of 11s .18 1. Sensor Manuel L. Quezon.

.11 .20

n.

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.18/- 0. 10/0 n.

New Rubber Quota

LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)—The International Rubber Commitice has Cold: Macg. (Ord.), Sh. $..24 n.fixed the quota for the first quarter Cold Marg (Pref.), Sh. $........13 m. of 1940 at 80 per centum.

Canton Tees $.

Cements $

H.K. Ropes S..

STORES.&t.

Dairy Farms (old) $. Dairy Farms (new) $. Watsons $....... Lane, Crawfords $ Bincoros $.

Wing On (H.K.) $.

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COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $........ S'hal Cotton Sh. Zoong Sing, Sh. $.. Wing On Textiles, Sh.

MISC.

H. K. Entertaininents 3. Constructions. (old) $.

·Constructions. (now). Vibro Filing :$.... Chi Govt. 5%

1025

a. Bonda 13. Govt. 46) Loan H. K. Govt. 3% % Loan Marsmans (H.K.) =/- Maramuna (HK.) 8/~

.1 n.

24.00 B.

.3 st.

Quick Relief for

20 n.

.194 n.

.0.10 s.

.7 1. 1,80 D.

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