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Tokyo Rumour Offensive
Chinese Ambassador Scouts Reports
Thursday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 23, 1939.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. War Minister's Statement
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S
SOCIETY
Scottish Concert Friday, 1st December, 1939, nt 9.30 p.m. in King's Theatre. Booking for Members and their guests, for the Scottish Concert will open in the King's Theatre at 9 n.m, on Friday, 24th November, Proceeds in aid of British War Organisation Fund,
HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN,
The Annual Meeting of the Hong Kong Society for the Pro- tection of Children will be held in the Helena May Institute on Monday, December 11th at 5.39
p.m.
FREE NATIONS' DEBT TO MAGINOT LINE
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter)-Mr. Leslie Hore- Belisha, the British War Minister, making his periodical statement in the House of Commons, opened with a reference to the value of the operations in Poland which had facilitated preparations
Their cause was attracting like magnet their, countrymen from all parts of the world.
Thousands of British troops were going weekly to France, and by spring they will have been reinforced by na inconsiderable armament,
"We could not have completed our formations in France without the assistance of the Territoriai Army, whose units reached France at a very much earlier stage and in grenier numbers than in 1014," said Mr. Hore-
Belistin.
The Meeting is open to all persons Interested in the work of
Million Men Train the Society.
ANN CROZIER, "Don't let the country pretend, Hon. General Secretary.however, that Britain can within an approximate time furnish an army of continental dimensions.
"Nearly a millon men are inten- sively training in Britain.
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter). | CHINA LIGHT AND POWER -Reports from Tokyo that COMPANY, LIMITED. Russia is making increasing de. mands on China in return
for
further support, coupled with
Japanese press forecasts of
a mere "rumour offensive.".
NOTICE.
THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDIN
OF comprehensive Russo-Japanese ARY YEARLY MEETING agreement, were dismissed by SHAREHOLDERS will be held at Mr. Quo Tai-chi to "Reuter" as the Head Office of the Company, SL. George's Building. Chater The Chinese Ambassador to Lon-Read, Victorin, Hong Kong, on don was equally sceptical regarding FRIDAY, 22nd December, 1939, at the Japanese reports that Mr. Nelson 12 o'clock (Noon), for the purpose 7. Johnson, the U.S. Ambusside to China, is about to uffer American mediation to China and Japan.
Such reports were merely designed to confuse world opinion, suid Mr Quo Tai-chi,
03
of receiving Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the financial year ended 30th September, 1939, and electing Directors and Auditors.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS AND REGISTER OF SHAREHOLDERS will be closed from Friday, 1st December, 1939, to Friday, 22nd December, 1939, both days inclu-
Russia's Aid For China
(Reuter).— LONDON, Nuv. 22 From the beginning of the war, Hussia hus advanced at different times credits to China totalling 150,000 gold dollars.
These have increased by
another $100,000 as a result of Mr. Sun Fo'ssive, recent visit to Moscow, but this ar rangement, it is emphasised, is a pure- ly commercial transaction, and clors not include any political stipulations. The "Times' diplomatic curres. pondent says that other
in
well- informed quarters, the Japanese re- ports are regarded with much seep- ticlum.
So far from being anxious to help! the Japanese Army from its dificulties In China, the United States Govern- men! are taking a strong line in de- tence of their Treaty rights their
where
ellizons pre threatened by Japanese military action.
Truco Possibic
Regarding Russo-Japanese negotia- tions, each may well be tempted to "lay off" the quarrel in view of the respective difficulties of Russia In the Balkans.and Finland _und_China in Japan.
But such a truce, says the "Times", does not yet imply a general Russo- Japanese agreement at the expense of China and Russian political in terests there.
Shanghal Situation LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter)-in- vited by Mr. A. C. Morcing to make a statement on the present relations of the Shanghai Municipal Council und the Japanese authorities, Mr. R. A. Butler,
Under-Secretary Foreign Affairs, recalled that situation in the settlement itself re- mains unchanged, but the area of Hongkow has not yet returned to the control of the Council.
for
the
By Order of the Board Virectors.
JOHN V. URAGA,
Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 15th November, 1939.
G.
"The Maginot Lino is in some measure a debt which free nations awe to the caution of France, which aven when beset with financial troubles, had diverted an unstinted proportion of its
19 econorato
on the
Western Front.
Contraband Control's
Active Work
Huge Tonnage Of
Goods Detained
LONDON, Nov. 22 (British Wire- less)The total contraband of 14,000 tons intercepted by the British Con- traband Control during the week ended November 18 brings the total volume of goods detained during the first 11 weeks of the war to 441,000- tons.
During the same week, the Con- traband Committee considered 131 new cases of ships and 74 cases out- standing from the previous week. It-The combined total included ships of sources to the construction of it. the following nationalities: 50 Dutch, "Whereas Germany bus to defend 30 British, 28 Norwegian, 23 Italian, a 200 miles frontler, France must 10 Swedish, 13 Greek, 12 Danish, D envisage the possibility of aggression Belgian, 8 United States and by Germany along 830 miles from the
Yugoslav. North Sea to the Alps."
now
Having referred to the more recent extension of the Maginot Line, Mr. Hore-Belisha said the sector allotted to the British Army was fortunately provided in advance with field works, and the tasks which fell to our soidlers on arrival was to add to and improve on them.
An organisation of almost
dimensions ceivable
heel established,
5
One Cargo Wholly Seized During this period, one cargо was;
wholly seized and 114 cargoes were wholly released. In 20 cases, part cargoes were seized and the remain-
items released.
The system under which advance copies of manifests of cargoes are re- inconceived and considered prior to ships' been arrival at ports in this country re- sulted, during the week under re- view,
in 31 cases being so dealt with and in 20 of the ships concerned being released by the Committee, subject mostly to a formal checking
Petrol Requirements In the initial stages, the British Expeditionary Force had consumed 500 tors of petrol dully.
of the original manifests on their
arrival at control bases.
Now alternative buses werc
On November 21, there were 10 established and additional locomotives neutral ships in the three contraband would be imported, and a permanent control bases in the United Kingdom, 150 of which had been there for less way Inid.
But still it would be a question of than a week.
vehicles, vehletes and more vehicles,
Mr. Hore-Belisha illustrated the
size of the organisation by the fact Terukuni Sinking
that the Force had improvised an organisation dealing with 270,000
Jetters and
double the quantity in 1918.
17,300 parcels duty. Not Struck By Floating Mine
As a result of his recent visit, he was able to give an encouraging ne- count of the fortitude and good tem- per of the troops, whose health was extremely good, sickness being less ; than in peace me at home.
NAZIS ARE FURIOUS
SENNET FRERES
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About Our Fleet
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter).
EXPEDITION
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22 (UP).— The Antarctic expedition's supply
ship North Star suled to-day with a
crew of seventy,
POST OFFICE
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Small Packet Post to all countries La mispended.
Christmas and New Year Cards bearing not more than five written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Office at the rate for printed matter, 1.0.0 cents par 2 ounces, for all countries.
Admiral Richard Byrd, leader of the expedition, will embark at
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· OUTWARD MAIL TIMES
Registered and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier than the ilme given bolow unless otherwise stated, and where mails ore advertis-. ed to close at or before 9 am, regis- tered and parcel malls are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day. When mails are advertised to close atter 5 pm. Registered and Parcel mails are closed at 6 p.m.
INWARD MAILS
Formosa Saigon. Shanghai, Amoy and
.Nov. 23, ..Nov. 28.
Swatow
Nov, 23. US.A., Honolulu, and Japan (San- Francisco date 28th October)
Nov. 23. Conado, USA., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai (Vancouver B.C. dale 4th November)
Nov. 23.
Shanghai
.Nov, 23.
Strafts and Manila
.Nov, 23.
Japan
Nov. 24.
Japan and Shanghal
Nov, 24.
Shanghal
Nov. 24.
Canton .........
.Nov, 24..
Haiphong, Holbow and Fort Bayard
Nov. 25.
Shanghai
Nov. 25.
Manila
Nov. 26.
Air Mail by "Imperial Airways Driect Service"-Landon date, 15th Nov. Nov, 20. Calcutta and Straits .... Nov. 27. Nov, 27. Conton.******* Haiphong and Fort Bayard..Nov. 27. Haiphong
.Nov. 27.
Francico.
Nov, 28.
.Nov. 28.
.Nov. 28,
Bangkok, and Saigon
Nov. 28.
Strails
.Nov, 28.
Shanghai
.Nov. 28.
Air Mail by Pan American Aleways Servico-San Direct
date 21st November Japan and Shanghai Saigon
Air Ball by "Air France Direct Ser-
vice"-Parls, date 22nd November.
Japan and Shanghal
Japan
Sandakan
Java and Manila
Bangkok
OUTWARD MAILS Thursday, Nov. 23.
Amoy Bangkok
Nov, 20.
Nov. 29.
.Nov. 39.
.Nov. 20.
.Nov, 29.
12.30 p.01.
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Sandakan
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Fort Bayard
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Manilu
Straits, Ceylon, India, East and South Africa, Aden, Egypt, Malta and Europe vie Suez and London Parcels due London, 4th Jan. 1940.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Poblle Auction to be held on Monday, the 27th
Statement Made By day of November, 1939, at 3 pm,
Capt. Matsukura at the Oflees of the Public
Meanwhile, we were despatching Works Department, by Order of arms and equipment to other parts of
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter), -His-Excellency-the-Governor-of-the world, preparing for all eventuali The master of the Terukuni
'ties. one Lot of Crown Land at
| Maru states positively that the Yaumati, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75
was not struck by a floating-A report was recently publish- were safe from enemy attack. mine which had broken adrifi. ed in American newspapers that In fact, air raids on warships are with years,
anti- the option of
The ship was steaming at 15 British warships were sighted totally ineffective. Only the (Continued from Page 1.)
super. renewal at a Crown Rent to be
knots, drawing 27 feet in a ship in the Atlantic and that Canada quated Iron Duke suffered fixed by the Surveyor of His concerned at the Allles decision to ping channel southwest of
ficial damage compared with the 17 was preparing to build ships.
raiding planes destroyed. Majesty the KING, for one fur-stop German exports.
aunk lightship when she Views
The are expressed in various
tulsely Thereupon, the Germans
German allegations ther term of 75 years.
newspapers, protesting against the mined. British decisions and expressing a It was in broad daylight, visibility represented the "New York Times" as fabrications of neutral evidence
Hood, saying that H.M.S.
Ord. H.M.S. support Imaginary news in an attempt Intending bidders are advised tear that it will damage Dutch trade. was good, and he had five look-outs. Renown and H.M.S. Repuise had to bolster up the morale of the home that immediately after the dispo- | The "Telegraaf" wonders whether the The explosion was not at the side taken repair in Canada, where they front, says a special commentary. sal of the lot the Purchaser (If decision will also Include goods but underneath, and the ship was not the applicant) will be required manufactured in neutral countries lifted, throwing men off their feet.
Not British Mino The nearest British mired was 35 miles away. In any case, British mines are automatically safe if they break sway.
authorised officer who will be present at the sale. the sum of two hundred dollars; ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded`on payment of the Purchase price.
to deposit with an
from German raw materials.
Netherlands' Attitudo AMSTERDAM, Nov. 22 (Reuter)
An
Mr. Butler added that the situation in the western area beyond the Settle- ment boundary has given rise to some anxiety owing to the difference in opinion of the Chinese Municipal PARTICULANS OF THE LOT.try cannot permit itself to be forced Government,
supported by the
Japanese authorities, and the Mun!- elpal Council aboit the policing of the
"Extra Settlement ronda,
Negotiations progressing are arriv-
ing at a modus vivendi.
No. of Eale
Kowloon Inland Lot
Registry No.
Between Kowloon Inland Lots Nos.
1035 & 1440,
Locality
Nathan Boad.
Civilisation Of s
Far East
May Replace Europe's Bankruptcy
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$99'1
French Envoy. In Chungking
$140
$34,488
Ann. Reat.
Upast Price
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter). -Speaking at a luncheon in Lon- don, Dr. C. L. Esia, of Shanghai, stressed the danger of Grent Britain being so pre-occupied In the European situation as to forget her interest in the FarMllenri Cosme, the French Am
East.
The events in the Far East- might live vital repercussions on the West, From the ashes of the ruin of wor, he was confident that a new China would be built, whose rebirth would be one of the greatest events in his- tory.
Europe seemed threatened with political bankruptcy,
International society to-day seemed to be based on the teaching of false prophets,
a
was
Krea
official atutement made to "Reuter", defining the Government's.
There was no loss of life because niliuđe. la the British contraband the explosion occurred in daylight control declares that a neutral coun- and the sea was calm
Lifeboats were lowered in good to make declarations that goods me before the ship listed. aboard its ships shall not be го Several muxiliary craft were in the exported in any form to any land. vicinity and rescued most of the pas-
Apart from the question as to whe-sengers and crew, ther this is in comformily
The ship had cleared the Contra- with Holland's neutrality policy, one must Band Control in five hours. consider the consequences of a
Japanese Indignant quiescence to such pressure.
There is the greatest indignation: Holland, as a result of this pres in Japanese and other neutral ship- sure, would only be able to import ping companies at the wanton mining goods for Dutch consumption, und by Germany.of shipping channels trade. with belligerents, especially with the obvious intention of inflict- Germany, which was one of Holland's Ing lass and intimidating merchant principal customers, would be im-shipping, irrespective of neutrality
or humanity. Policy Criticised..
posalble.
The statement concludes by declar- Ing that the British policy not only violates Holland's Ideas of neutrality, but also the fundamental ideas of International Law, and would have very harmful repercusions on Bri- tain's own trade.
"If Holland is no longer able, to supply Germany with foodstuffs and raw materials in the same quantities;
Wrong Again
Nazi Predictions
Gó Astray
LIVERPOOL, Nov, 22 (Rou-
CHUNGKING, Nov. 23 (Central). accordance with her neutrality, to Liverpool Branch of the_Roynl as previously, she will be obliged, in ter).In a talk before the withhold the articles mentioned in the Empire Society, Major-General bassador to China, arrived here from some way from England." Hanol by plane yesterday afternoon.
Sykes said that as in 1914, He was grected at the airfeld by off-
Germans had predicted in 1939 clals of the Ministry of Foreign
that Affairs,
1.--Britain would not come into the war! and
-If she did, the Empire would ro to pieces, SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" -
On both occasions, they were mistaken, miscalculating the spirit, BALTIMORE,Nov. 22 (UP) and strength of the British Common- John Capone deprecates, the reports weollis of peoples, that his brother. Al is on the verge
Leaves Shanghai
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI Nov. 23 (UP). The American Ambassador. Mr. Nelson T. Johnson left Shanghat at 12.30 am for Chinwangtao,
Dr. Hela thought that the world LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter) The might yet look for a lead in the new, Official Secrets Bill, passing its third progressive civilisation in the Far reading, has passed all legislative East.
stages.
Capone Resents Insinuations
"We are facing the greatest ordeal of insanity and said that he was row in this hour of history, but our chzu Dong satisfactorily to the treat-le overwhelming. deneral Sykes
sold,
ment for parasie:
He planned a general press, cons! He added that Britain, France and ference but physicians feared that too the Dominions were fighting för much talk would upset AL.
elvilisation,
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President Kallio of Finland, King Christian of Denmark and King Haşkon of Norway, join King Gustav of Sweden at Stockholm for a conference on mutual war ald.
Premier Juho Passikivi of Finland returns to Helsinki from Moscow with Russia's domands, General Gamelin and General Viscount Gort, inspect the Front.
Major General Windsor among the mud. Reconnaissance and attack mission óvor German finos.
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