1940-02-24 — Page 11

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Saturday,

HONGKONG TELE GRAPH

February 24, 1940.

By Ernie Bushmiller

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OH

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NOW---

Britain Still Rules Seas

BERLIN IS ANXIOUS

Why She Is Assured Of British Navy Movements

Últimate Victory

Gives Concern

LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter)--The ZURICH, Feb. 23 (Reuter). Cairo poper, "El Mokattam," in a-There is anxiety in Berlin a leader hended "Who Rules the Seas?" emphasizes the fact that whoever does the result of what is described

this

fore assured of victory,

Now It's A 'Sitzkrieg'

ear-

JMI-20

-CZNIE.

HITLER'S Dutch Anger BARBARITY Flares Up

Hot Criticism. Of The

U-Boat Campaign AMSTERDAM, Feb. 23 (Reu-

More Neutral Ships And Germany Can't

Sunk From Air Win It

LONDON, Feb, 23 (Reuter). LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter).-Nazi planes were busy over ter).-The anger and conster- A survey by the "New York the North Sea to-day looking for nation caused in Holland by the Assinking of Dutch ships is re- sure to win the war, and proves its "the activities of the British Times" on the Rumanian ban on unarmed merchant ships. that Britain still rules, and is there-Navy in the northern seas," ac-gasolene exports to Germany usual, the neutral ships suffered. flected in the "Algemeen Han-

cording to the Berlin correspon- says that it "has all the

Several Norwegian aliips were at delsblad," which describes tor- The arilele points out the insignident of the "Neue Zurcher marks of a major victory for one being set on fire and pedoing without warning as an

another sunk. ficance of the German naval measure Zeitung."

act of injustice and unworthy of Britain and France."

A lifebout stood by the ship that and in a concluding reference to the

AaYN: **The This correspondent German

the Altmark

The paper says that while Gerwag on Bre while repairs were being seafaring nation, threat after

con. incident, the article says that It does nervous misgivings in Berlin

many may have ample reserves of made. Later the ship continued on the

Kanolone for "altzkrieg" with its voyage. not worry the Britons as Gerinany cerning the activity of

territory

Searching For Crow Britain, she can hardly support A has done its worst and its ultimate Navy in Norwegian

growing more and moro and are de-campaign of unlimited bombing fate is sealed.

Iler captain told the inen in the veloping into an anxiety lest Britain operations in the air or a great landfeboat

that another Norwegian offensive offensive on the western battlefields ship, whose name he did not know, may start a

without an uninterrupted Dow of had been bombed and sunk. A launched from North Europe,

"The German authorities, there-Rumanian oil,

British naval vessel is now searching fore, are trying to give the impression

for the crew.

Senator Mohamed Abdul Magid Abd Bey, writing in the same paper, maid that England's policy never was hostile to Moslems, recalling occasions of friendly co-operation in history.

says:

great

war

Britishi arc

Only Potential

Russia is a potential source but nothing more, for there is every indication that transport troubles in the winter have prevented Russian suppiles from reaching Germany in

that not a moment will be lost in Germany Stigmatised The Argentine paper, "Accion," rting a big offensive before the "The British were Justified British Navy or the Air Force will

have launched these big attacks." owing to the Norwegian failure-in Ite duty as a neutral. Neutrals can claim respect of their lerrlorlal waters only when uçta favouring one belligerent are not commited them."

in

The entire Press of Beyrouth has strong sympathy with, and approval | of, the British action in connection with the Altmark ease. This action is described as brilliant navigation full of courage and heroism worthy of British naval traditions.

supremnry oversens.

anything more than driblets. Communist

And Fascist Defeated

By-Election Result

The survey says that the German compulsion to seck other methods was suggested to the German trade envoys at Bucharest,

"Ail neutral neighbourg of Ger- many know from experience what

mean.

these other methods

They meun pressure based on a tacit threat of an armed invasion if the neutrals do not stand and deliver, says the paper

The paper points out that not single Italian or American ship has been lost this way. It is Netherlands IR and Scandinavian shipping that made to suffer.

There is a deliberate plan not only to torpedo without warning, but to pick on ships sailing on behalf of snall neutral countries which nre dependent on suppiles from neutral lands overscus."

Berlin Annoyed

other

A Belgian captain reported that his ship was sinking and the captain of another wirelessed that his vessel

Government eircles in Berlin ure was "being taken in low by a war-

very angry at the bitter comments ship."

Norway has also lost another slip. In the small neutral countries about: the 1,800 ton Telnes, which has not the U-boat campaign. Neutral cor- in Berlin were told been heard of since February 9. She respondents was bound from New York to fol-to-day that a very sharp answer" land and Delgium and hud on board will be forthcoming if the Press at- tocks on the Nazi methods of sca crew of eighteen.

warfare are continued.

British Ship Machine-Gunned LONDON, Feb, 23 (Reuter) —The 2.120 ton British ship Gothic which left port last night, returned within two hours having been attacked by enemy planes.

were

#201

Captain J. Cooper Nesbitt and the seriously injured by. machine second mate, Mr. Laxton, bullets and are now in hospital. The ship's superstructure heavily riddled by bullets.

Heavy Soviet Casualtios HELSINGFORS, Feb. 23 (Reuter).

wan

The offelats declared: "Neutral papers, particularly the Dutch Press, must mend their mannets, Germany can no longer tolerate the accusations being made against her submarine commanders whose conduct is even being called bar- barous,"

They refused to comment on the statement of the captain of the Duich ship, Tara, that his ship was tor- pedoed without warning, resorting to the stock reply that they must await the submarine commander's report

The "Annahar,” in un editorial, describes the episode as stigmatising LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter). "But in Rumania the Allies have Germany with piracy while establish--Voters at the by-election at least in part, the fear of a German ways and means of counteracting, at ng once again Britala's indisputable Silvertown--the docks and in-attacle. In effect the Turks have dustrial area on the East End told Rumania not to be afraid of outskirts of London-registered Germany's anger since the powerful

for the

Turkish Army stands ready to help." SPORT ADVTS. striking victory

Borlin Shows national cause.*

Anxiety AMSTERDAM, Feb. 23 (Reuter).—~An oMeial communique issued to-before expressing any opinion. According to the Berlin correspon- day claims that the Finns have re- dent of the Telegraaf","

Telegraaf", Dr. Clodius, pulsed two enemy attacks 'between German economic expert, his left for uonjaervi

and

Ayrappanjoerve Bucharest to clear up the question of after each of which the Rusalans left Germany's oll supplies,

approximately a whole battalion of dead.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1940 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 24th

February

The vacmey, caused by the re- signation of Mr. Juck Jones, a Labour member of over 20 years, resulted as

follows:

Alderman J. 1. Hollins (Labour) 11.343.

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clear indication of the anxiety felt in His departure has been taken as a Berlin over the vil position.

Soviets Deny Pajala Raid

(Reuter),-A

The enemy detachment whilch at- tacked Syskiemi across the Ayrapaan It has been stated that Dr. Clodius Lake were

LONDON, Feb. 23 driven back, losing 800 the men who were killed persuade

and 100 pridelal by the official "Tras" Ogency endeavour

that Soviet aircraft had bombed the Rumanian Government to exempt oil soners. experts to Germany from the recently intposed 25 per cent, advalorem duty,

to

In the course voles they

Harry Pott (a prominent Com munist) 966,

Thomas Matan (British Union of Farelsis) 151.

Pollitt and

Moran forfeit the On Paturday, 17th, Monday, 19th, election deposits of £150 each, owing Tuesday, 20th, and Wednesday, 21st to the paucity of the February, the first bell will be rung polled. at 11.30 am, and the first race wil be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday, Z4th February, the first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first race will be run at 2.09 p.

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Proposed Loan To Finland Quashed

Soviet plane had flown over Pajala It was declared that not a single nor generally over Swedish territory.

Rumours that the Soviels had de- manded from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania the cession of new navai bases and the Increase of Russian

garrisons in ceded bases were like-

wise described as baseless and com- pletely false.

War-Time Control Of Wolfram

Solid Determination Mr. Hollins told "Reuter" after the that the declaration of the poll

of the result was an expression opinion by workers of this country The tiffin interval will be after the that they were standing solidly in fourth race on the first four days of their determination to wipe out evil

The death occurred early things from the face of Europe. the Meeting.

"Silvertown has again sent a mes-morning of Miss Sophia sage to the Labour Movement and to Franco, at her residence, 35 Robin- Members are reminded that they the nation that it is prepared to see on Road. Miss Franco was 70 years

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (Reuter), and their ladies MUST wear that the men who are manning the of age and was burn in the Colony,

A proposal to permit a loun of their badges prominently displayed ships, trenches and aerodromes get where she has resided all her life.

An esteemed and respected mem- $30,000,000 to Finland for the pur- throughout the Meeting.

all the support that the working class NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE movement of this country is able to ber of the Portuguese community, chase of military and other supplies

Miss Fronco was known among a in the United States was overwhelm- LONDON, Feb. 23 WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE give"

wide circle of friends, to whom her ingly defeated in the Banking Com- Arrangements between the Ministry

was one of the oldest residents of lives,

ment for war-time control of Austro- Hongkong.

The proposal was in the form of Ilan wolfram, ore production will be She leaves behind four sisters and an amendment to the Bill-already ratified in Melbourne noxt week. a brother.

approved by the Senate-to increase According to market circles, the The funeral will take place this the capital of the Export and Importore is of good quality, the annual afternoon, passing the Monument at Bank to permit loans to Finland and production of which, averages 1,000 4 o'clock.

other countries for military purposes. tons.

MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.

Badges admitting non-members to

(Reuter).

the Members' Enclosure and Club ANGLO-NORWAY C as a great loss. She mittee of the House of Representa- of Supply and the Australian Gov

Rooms at $1.00 per day including tax or $40.00 including tax for the Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00 respectively) are, obtainable through the Secretary upon the written or personal introducilon of a member, such member to be responsible for all chits, etc.

Badges admitting to Members' En- closure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.

TRADE PACT

Will Be Signed In London Shortly

OSLO, Feb. 23 (Reuter).-It has been officially announced that a trade

between agreement

Britain and Norway is expected to be signed shortly in London.

"The Secretary's Office, ist floor EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27704)

The statement says: "Negotiations WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 am. ON THE have been going on for some time in FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12.09 London and Osto on Norwegian ond NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.

British trade during the present

A limited number of tins will be extraordinary conditions and with the obtainable cach day of the Club aim of obtaining modifications of House, provided they are ordered in British contraband control regarding advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. supplies for Norway, 21920),

"An agreement has now been On no pretext will chlidren be per- reached." mitted in either enclosure during the It lins also been officially unnounced first four days of the Meeling. No that a German-Norweglun protocol omahs will be allowed on the Fifth regulating trade between these two countries during the war was to bo signed to-day.

Day..

PUBLIC. ENCLOSURE

The price of admission 10 the Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day

including tax for all persons incluid STOCK EXCHANGE

ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax,

Bookmakers, Tie Too men, ot will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Tins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Publie Enclosure. SERVANTS' PASSES

Passes for Servants will be issued to Private Dox holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Exchange Building. vi.

Any persons found loltoring with Sorvants" passes fur thair possession will forfeit the same and will be removed from the Enclorure. --- 4 › By Order,-

C. D. BROWŃ,

Secretary, Hongkong, 11th February, 1040.

CHEERFUL

LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter).—The Stock Exchange to-day maintained a cheerful disposition with Kuffies, diamonds and Industrials at the fore-

front of activity, and offerings for profit-taking were qulekly absorbed. Gill-edued securities were well- supported And the Irredeemablo Indian loans were sharply marked- up on news of the proposed con-: versions.

Home rails, after coning, were atcadier.

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