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UNITY OF EMPIRE

Co-operation Greater Than In 1914

LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter), -The unity of the Empire in war was re-emphasised at a press' conference at the Ministry of Information with representa- tives of the Dominions and India.

Mr. Anthony Eden, in his speech, said that the discussions with these representatives had covered the whole of the field in the common effort Commonwealth-strategical, economic and financial and had given assurance of that spirit of co-opera- tion which would ensure that the. Joint resources would be used in the f most effective and most economica) muiner.

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effort

Co-operation In our meant more than it did in 1914. The more widely Dominions were now developed, more extensively indus trialised; and their material contribu- tion would be in measure and at a rate many times greater than a quar- ter of a century ago.

Unique Training Scheme Referring to the great Empire air training scheme Canada, Mr. Eden said that the results would be of enormous value. The scheme was unique, probably the greatest example to Be Empire, co-ordination, of

centred and carried out in a part of the Empire other than the United Kingdom,

Mr. Eden pointed out that Great Britain would be sending personnel Canado for training and would otherwise contribute to further this! Joint endeavour.

The result would not only be a magnißcent material contribution to victory, but an outstanding ex-i

ample of Empire co-operation which would have a considerable psychological effect on

Saturday,

DAVE. HARVEY AND THE DYER SISTERS

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SUN FO IS SATISFIED

PUKKA POONA SAHIB HAS A NEW DANCE ·

A feature of the entertainment to be provided in the Grill their Room of the Hongkong Hotel to-night will be a new popuin anxious to demonstrate how rapid- dance, originated by Dave Harvey and dedicated to the Colony

enemies, who

been over-

ly to British Commonwealth of Nations was disintegrating.

Dominions' Assurances

Mr. T. A. Crerar, Cannda's repre- sentative to the Dominion talks, em- phasised that Canada's effort support the Allied cause would be

to

"The Hongkong Crawl." The new dance Is somewhat similar to "Boomps-u-Dalsy," which was in- troduced here for the first time by i ttie Hongkong Hotel entertainers, and which is now the Colony's greatest dance craze,

More Men For

Home Defence

London, Nov. 17.

Mr. Sun Fo, who left to-day for Paris, expressed great satisfaction with his visit to London

and his conversations with Government of- ficials, which convinced him that the Chinese position was fully appreciat- ed and no change in British policy on the matter need be feared.

He said the comparative quiescence of the Chinese armies during recent months was due to the need for not attempting large scale operations until the preparations to which Chiang Kai-shek was devoting him- self lind been completed.

The Japanese would in duo course) learn the reality of those prepara-

tions.

With reference to Russian interest in the Far East, Mr. Sun Fo said M. Staf.n had told him 18 months ago the Soviet would take milftury action on one of three conditions,

If the League of Nations decided to uel: Britian and France and the United States agreed to co- operate in joint action against Japan, which case the Soviet would join them or if Japan attacked the So. viet Union.

None of these conditions had been fulfilled, but Mr. Sun Fo was con- fident that the Soviet would continue to assist China in her struggle for freedom in any manner open to her as a neutral.-United Press.

ALLIES JOINT WAR EFFORT

(Continued from Paye 1)

Irbution between them or any limitations, should circumstances render necessary the reduction of the programmes of imperly.

No Competition

"The two countries will in future draw up import programmes jualty to avoid competition in purchases which they have to make abrond in carrying out these programmes,

The execution of these tasks has been entrusted to permanent Anglo- French Executive Committees under In Anglo-French .Co-Ordinating

November 18, 1939.

PURGE IN GERMANY

(Continued from PagaTM 1.)

trol is beginning to tell on the German 'people, and to have stated that German losses in Poland had been very heavy. peeled denial.

Berlin has promplty issued thò ex-

"Destroy Hitler" Manifesto SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter).~A manifesto demanding the destruction of Hitler and his Nazis, and the con stitution of a free Germany was read on the German "Freedom" station.

It was stated that this was not obtainable by individual decda but by mass action only,

was

Life Of Von Blomberg The former Relch War Minister Werner von Blomberg came of a family with military traditions. Ils

von Blomberg father, Emil educated in the Royal Gymnnalum at

the Gymnasium Hanover, Cleve and became a member of the High Cadet School at Lichterfakle, Berlin.

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At the age of 19. he became Lieutenant of the 73rd Fustlers Regiment. Seven years later he was transferred to the War Academy_and during 1011-1913 he served as Cap. tain in the General Staff,

From 1913 until the outbreak of the war he served as Captain of Com- pany in Metz. Throughout the war In he served on the Western Front. 1916 he was promoted to the rank of a major and served in the General Stalf of the 18th Reserve Corps. In 1917 he became Senlor General order Pour de Merile.

Reichswehr Ministry Carcor Immediately after the war he was called to the Heichswehr Ministry and was made chief of Staff of the Doeberitz Brigude. In 1921 he was transferred as Chief of the Fillh Division to Stuttgart. Early In 1920 he Wos recalled to the Reichswehr | Ministry as Chief of the Army Train- ing Section, being quickly advanced to Colonel, und h 1927 to Chief of the Troop Department where he became Major General,

In October, 1927, he was assigned to Koenigsberg as Lieutenant-General Division. the First commanding After a short stay in Koenigsberg he visited Russia, Austria, Hungary and stayed also for two months in the United States to study the different part as an expert in the Geneva Disarmament Conference.

exerted to the maximum power of Dyer Sisters is indicated by the large To Replace Some Committee which is being set up im- army organizations. In 1932 he took

the Canadian people.

New

Mr. R. G. Casey, the Australian re- sald that presentative,

Australia would pull its full weight.

Mr. Peter Fraser said that Zealand was fully at one with the United Kingdom in determination 10 end the ruthless application of force.

Sir Zafrullah, Khan, of India, de clared that Indians of different races und creed and languages were deter mined to exert every effort to fight Nazi aggression.

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In reply to questions, it was stuted intention of that there establishing un.Imperia War Cabinet on the lines of the last war.

SUMMER TIME TO END

LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter} ---With the termination of summer time, at

The popularity of Harvey and the reservations already made for to- night.

In addition to introducing the "Hongkong Crawl", the trio will pre- sent three new numbers and, it is almost certain, their version of the Lambeth Walk as done in Paris, Berlin, and by u pukke Poon Sahib." This number has enjoyed such popularity that there has not been one night in which it hus not been deruded as an encore.

More Peace Feelers

Scandinavian Kings Approached

COPENGHAGEN, Nov.

Fighting Troops

mediately.

"The agreements, reached, which jean, if required, be extended to other LONDON, Nov. 17. (Reuter),flelds, afford further evidence of the Twenty-thousand more men are re-determination of the two countries to quired for home defence battalions. Co-ordinate in war efforts to the

They must be from infantry men fullest possible extent. between the ages of 35 and 60.

One of their main duties will be the guarding of important points.

At the moment, this is being done by some fighting troops, but is the Home battalions increase in strength, these men will be replaced.

Supreme War Council

"By this means, arrangements have been carried to effect two months after the beginning, of hostilitles for the organisation of common action by the two countries. "This was only achieved in the last conflict at the end of that war,"

Economic Victory

„SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

PARIS, Nov. 17 (Reuter)-"A blg victory on the economic battlefield was the description applied here to the new Anglo-French agreement,

LONDON, Nov. 17, (Reuter). —A

The important point in favour of conimunique states that a meeing of

the Allies is that they can pay for the Supreme War Council was held goods in cash, or its equivalent, in London at 11.15 am to-day, whereas most countries supplying 17|tended by M. Datadler, General Germany not only already have block- Gumelin, Vice-Admiral Darlan, Gened necounts in that country but are cral Vulllemin, Mr. Neville Chamber-finding that dates for payment and lain, Lord Chatfield and Sir Kingsley delivery of goods ordered are raced-

The meeting reviewed the military situation and possible further do- velopments.

zam, on Sunday, many city busi(Reuter)-It is reported here ness houses and wholesale ware that King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina have inquired if the houses are arranging to close at p.m. daily to enable the stalls to Kings of Norway, Sweden and to their homes before it is completely Denmark are prepared to col- Suburban rain services are being laborate in the formulation of revised accordingly.

peace proposals.

dark.

At the same time, many shops and stores which hitherto closed at dusk as an alternative to undertaking ex- tensive black-out arrangements, in- tend to adopt black-out incthods and remain open later,

Modified black-out regulations are expected be sanctioned shortly to enable shops to have Illuminated

Wood.

Complete agreement was reached on the best method of the combined Inquiry is said to have been made employment of Franco-British forces through diplomatic representatives of for the mast effective conduct of the three countries at Brussels and operations. The Hague.

Italian, Spanish Promises LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter).-It is earned from Brussels, says the Parks radu, thut Italy and Spain have in- formed the German Government signs provided that brightness is not through the normal diplomutle chan- greater than would enable the signs nels that they are interested in to be readable at 15 feet,

territorial integrity of Holland and Belghum being respected.

HALF MILLION DONATED

As the result of splendid support

the

STOCK MARKET REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange Weekly Report issued yesterday says:

REPRISALS BY NAZIS the resplle of the Income Tax bogey,

Following the trend depicted in last week's summary this week has been one of expectancy. There has not been time to gauge the reaction to Between line reading of this con- (Continued from Page 1)

troversy does not dispel disquietude as to the ultimate conversion of the German opposition, or failing this, the possi- officials ble marshalling of superior forces to

from rich and poor patriotic Chinese following the action of armed

in Sung and South China

South China, subscriptions, to the storm troops and Gestapo

ing farther.

In some cases, it is reported, Ger- many is quoting nine months for de- livery, ond not many neutrals are willing to take a chance on Germany's position in nine months' time.

France Balances Budget SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Nov. 17 (UP) The French Finance Minister to-day presented a bal need Civil Budget for 1940.

The expenditure was estimated at 79 milliard francs which was balanc- ed by an exactly equal amount in

revenue.

War-Timo Allowances

These estimates do not include all

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Savod Army For Hitlor When General Schleicher's position nk Chancellor and Reichswehr Minis- ter could no longer be held against growing Nazi strength, President! Hindenburg named Blomberg Reich- swehr Minister

the Historic January 30, 1033, when Hitler was called to the Chancellory, simultane- ously promoting him to n Generaley of Infantry. A few months later, in August, he was given the rank of a Colonel General,

In the trying years that followed, when no one was certain of how far) the army was sympathetic to itler and National Socialism, Blomber was of untold service to the wartime corporal who had become Fuehrer.

In the tense hours of June 30, 1934, during the blood purge, the army remained loyal, that is to say, it remained non-partisan-bui prepared to support the existing regime if the need arose, Од Iller's birthday, April 30, 1936. Blomberg was given the rank of a General-Fieldmarshal,

Marriage Mystory.

In December, 1937, Blomberg mar- ried a Fraulein Erika Gruhn, with Hitler and Goering as witnesses. No one knew who Fraulein Gruhn was. The obscurity of her background. and the pecullur privacy of the wisole marriage, excited gossip and ap- parently deep resentment in aristo- cratic clrclés. The marriage was used as a peg to precipitate a crisis over Blomberg's future-the famous crisis of January, 1933, leading to the resignations of Blomberg, General Fritsch, commander of the army, and the reshuffling of fourteen other high posts. Hitler himself took direct supreme command of the armed forces thereafter, naming Goering a

new War Minister.

expenditures arising from military Field-Marshal, but appointing

operations, but include heavy out- lays sich an allowances for soldiers' families and otlier aocial expendi- tures resulting from the war."

They also. Include heavy expendi-

of the British Fund for Rellet ofsity and high school student house as Capital remains nervous and Trading as public works and national rail-i

Distress in Chino, now exceed $500,- 000,

Subscriptions range from 20 cents) from coolles, to $1,500 given by the Hongkong Fowl Dealers Association. are contained in the Intest list, which has several hundred names.

HOWARD HUGHES WINS AWARD

• SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (UP). The 1039 "Collleri Trophy has been

awarded to Howard Hughes for the

"greatest achievement in aviation in America," as a result of his flight] around the world in 1938.

His associates also Agure in the Weekly's citation.

Merchant Marine

Is Growing!

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH?"-

LONDON, Nov. 17( Reuter-End

ing November 12, the British, Mer cantile Marine increased by 24,000 tons after deduction of losses,

The increase was achieved by com- pletion of three new ships, two cap tures and one conversion..

aftermath of the "freedom" de- monstrations.

Rin also offcially announced that the Czecli Universities will be closed for three months "due to acts of re- sistance."

on a

L. JADE SPOɛniodle. However, as the year wears on, maybe Capital will risk a hazard. That is, by dividing

taking a chance itself into sojourn amongst the local counters, which it may be repeated are due for; The semi-official news agency said attention and fighting to climes mure the measures were taken because a ruitable to delicate and nervous con-. number of students attacked the Gerstitutions. mons.

"Groups of Czech Intellectuals in contact with former President Benes have been attempting to break the ringleaders peace, and nler. The

have been found, particularly in the Czech Institutions of higher learning. wherefore they have been closed."

BRITAIN TO BUY N. Z. SURPLUS

WELLINGTON, Nov. 17, (Reuter). -Mr. W. Nash, the New Zealand Minister of Finance, announces that Britain la to purchase all New Zes- land's surplus supplies of butter and. checse at a price which will just meet that guaranteed by the New Zealand Government to dairy farms.

Business done during the week:

H.K. Bank $1,330

Bank of East Asia $71 Union Insurances cum, div. $400 Docks $18

Providents $4.20

Hotel $4.50

Tramways $16.10, $10, $15.95 Star Ferries $01

Yauma Ferries $22 China Lights (Old) $7% Telephones (Old) $21 Ropes $5

Watsons $7.95 HI, Mints 4 cis.

Union Insurances Mines

ways deficits.

The special military budget covered by loans will be prepared later,

War And Trade

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Bramall Burgess as Deputy Clerk of The oppointment of Mr. Claudo Councils dates from November 10.

Stomach Upset by Acidity?

Stomucha

disturbarices such

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BPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH” LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter).—The effects of war on British trade are shown by Board of Trade returna for digestive pain, gastrliis, wind, heart- October.

burn, and feeling of revolt, are In- Imports at £01.8 millions repre- variably the result of "acid forma sented a recovery of £11.9 millions tion" which, as a rule, gets worse on September but £17.2 millions and worse and may ultimately lead down compared with October last, to serious ulcers. By counteracting

year.

excess acid and preventing its forma tion BISMAG (Biurated' Magneeta) Exports at £24.0 millions were quickly puts right an upset stomach; £1.5 more than September, but 217.0 pain disappears instantly, fermenta- millions down on Öclober İnst year.

tion and wind are banished and Ite-exports of just under two soolbing relict supersedes uncomfort- have millions showed a 3 decrease onable disturbance. Thousands September and £3.4 millions on October last year,

Tho Governor has appointed Messrs. Linstead & Davis, chartered $4.00 accountants, to be liquidators in the maltor of winding up the affairs of the allan arm. Messrs. Heinsohn & $7% Company, 11 Sands Street Hong-

Buyers Snics $380

$4

Holcis

Tramways' Yaumati Ferries : China Lights (Old) - Electrics

$15.70 $22

.849%

Telephones (Old)

$20

Telephones (New)

$7

Watsonson

Two

Entertainmenta

H.K. Govt, 3% Loan

MUNICH YOUTHS

TO DIE

MUNICH, Nov, 17. (Reuter) youths have been sentenced to death for plundering a butcher's cupboard.

kong.

Mr. RA. Wadeson, solicitor, has been appointed Uquidator in the wind- ing up of the, affairs of alien Mr. R Sellers Hulsemann, formerly of 140 Kennedy

.07. Road, Hongkong.

ended stomach trouble with BISMAG ("Blaurated" Magnesia)—you can do the some! Ask for 'BISMAG' pow- dor or tablets to-day and always see the aval sign on every pack.

ROOM BATH $6

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