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Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-

KOWLOON Ginger Rogers Britain Spending

POLICE FORCE

Official Silent On K.R.A. Criticism

The Colonial Secretary, Mr. N. L. Smith and the Commissioner of Police, Mr. T. II. King refused to comment when approached by the "Telegraph" regarding the Kowloon Residents' Association's complaints about the Inadequacy of the Kowloon Police Force.

Lottars To Police Chief Letters have been sent to the Com- missioner of Polleo and the Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon, by the Argoclution stressing the, fnet that the Police Force is not large enough adequately to discharge the duties of protecting the public uf Kowloon.

Given Divorce

End Of Six-Year-Old Marriage

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

HOLLYWOOD, Mar. 13 (UP),— Ginger Rogers, who danced her way

to fame with Fred Astaire in several RKO-Radio Alms, his divorced her film-star husband Lew Ayres,

The divorce was granted to-day in the Los Angeles Court.

The couple were married in 1934, after Lew Ayres had reached stardom in "All Quiet on the Western Front." They neparated amicably in 1936. "The Gay Divorcee" was

one of Ginger Rogers' best musical films,

Ginger Rogers was twice nominated "Most Popular Star of the Year" in contest run by morning contem- Dorary in Hongkong.

Her last film In Hongkong "Fifth Avenue Girl"

was

Gracie Fields To Ro-Marry LOS ANGELES, Mar. 13 (Reuter), -Monty Bank, who directed three of

£3,819 Every Minute On War

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reu. ter) Sir John Simon, In moving a vote of credit of £700,000,000, said that the Navy, Army and Air Minis- iry supply were costing nearly £4,000,000 daily.

Putting together all ex- penditure including debt charges and social services, he said, Britain was at. present spending about £6,- 500,000 dally.

U.S. LOAN

TO CHINA

On this point the annual report of Gracie Fields' Alms, stated that he Britain_Still Willing

the Association stated!

"The attention of this Association has been repentedly drawn to the

in Increase alarming

robberies, Inrcentes and other crimes in Kow- leon; in addition to major crimes of this nature, the increase of truculent beggars, itinerant hawkers who per- sistently cry their wares In hibited areas and other nukances is most marked," one letter stated.

Iesufficient Strength

pro-

"It is apparent, however, that the strength of the Pallee Force in Kow- loon is insufficient to cope with the situation," it added.

Another point raised was the dim- culty of sumunaning Police from the Mong Kok, Sham Shul Po,

Hung

and Gracle will be married shortly.

Ginger Rogers, the famous film; stor, has been granted a divorce on the ground that her husband, Lew Ayres, deserted ber.

Wanchai Fire

Still Raging

Dislocation Of Traffic

From City

Started about 3 p.m. yester- day, the firo in Hennessy Road,

Offer Help

Says Nothing And Omits Everything

London Reactions To Yonai's Speech

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter). Although there has been no time yel for newspaper comment, Far Eastern and official circles here agree that Admiral Yonal's statement says nothing new and omits everything that the other Powers want to know.

It is pointed out that the statement contains no mention of the term of 44 | Japan's grant to Wang Ching-wei,

contains no repetition of Prince 11 Konoye's pledge that Japan will demand neither territory nor in- demulty. There is no indication of the exact nature of “Japan's new order in East Asia."

Reuter learns that Tokyo, fre- Toquently pressed to explain what the new order means, has always refus- ed to be explicit,

Asked whether his attention had been LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).-

drawn to the recent decision made by the Export and Import Bank of America to provide a loan of $20,- 000,000 to China, Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of Commons zaid that negotiations on the subject appeared to be proceeding.

His Majesty's Government were well aware of their obligations under the League of Nations, he said, and they were carrying out those obliga- tlons to the best of their ability in the present dificult circumstances,

Credit Fully Available Asked if there

1om and Kowloon City Police Sta- Wanchai, was still engaging the the report that were any truth in

tlong after midnight, and the enforc ing of the regulations regarding rear

reflectors on bicycles.

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On

U.S. Press

War Issues

Finnish Rosult Not

Allied Set-Back

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)The Buenos Aires paper, "Nacion" ap plauds the common-sense solution of the Italian dispule.

The "Eldin de la Plate" considers the solution a victory for Britain and a weakening of Italo-German ties. "The undoubted paper adds: security of the convoy system is proved by the voyage of the Queen Elizabeth."

The

attention of the Fire Brigade this morning, when tons of water continued to be poured into the smouldering ruins.

The scene of the outbreak was godown of the Kwong Sang Hoa Ltd.,

manufacturers, perfumery which, it is understood, has been insured, with its contents for $1,000,- 000.

The fire completely dislocated trame yesterday, vehicles having had to be diverted Into Lockhart, Glou- while cester and Wanchai Roads, tram-cars from the city had to be shunted back again before reaching Wanchal. It was not until late in the evening that tram-cars were able to

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£3,000,000, which had been granted for export credits last summer, had not yet been made fully available, and whether there are any other means by which assist- ance could be rendered to Ching at the present time, Mr. Butler said the importance of helping Chine very fully realised.

He did not think there was doubt about the availablity of £3,000,000 credit,

was

any the

Welles Sees Lloyd George

Long Talk With Veteran Liberal Leader

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Mar. 13 (UP)-Mr. Sumner Welles conversed with the veteran statesman Mr. David Lloyd George for 10 minutes to-day.

The talk was longer than scheduled and necessitated a revision of Mr. Welles' programme.

resume their normal schedule, but at 10 p.m. this had to be stopped again when extra hoses were quisitioned from the fire float along the praya.

LONDON, Practically, all the fire engines in the Colony were brought into service The New York "Herald Tribune,” to combat the blaze, and the reason commenting on the end of the Fin-why it has not yet been brought fully "It seems unlikely under control is presumed to be due that the Allies have suffered any to the fact that essentials for the Long

so far as the major military manufacture of perfumes were stored Issues of the war are concerned. In in the godown. this country, there will be poignant regret at the outcome, however, in- evitable it may have been."

nish war, saya:

What Docont World Wants The "Worcester Telegram" says, "The decent part of the world desires. dissolution of Hitlerlam, but the world is not seeking dissolution of Germany. Britals and France Bre fighting not to dismember-the-Ger- man nation but to free themselves from the menace of a ruthlessly ex- panding Germany."

The New York "Post" under the headline, "British Dominions show unity of purpose to end rule of aggres~ :

says;

slony rding to present indications, contributions from British possessions will greatly exceed what the British Empire was able to contribute in the last war. Co-operation

between England and the Dominions is greater than ever before."

It is as yet unknown how the fro began for there was no one in the godown, the doors of which were locked. The first intimation that any thing was amiss was when one of the workmen in the adjoining building heard crackling noises.

1,000,000 AT ARMS Italy Intensifies Preparations

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Chinese Dorision

· reference

wei's anticipated Government, offelal

With

to Wang Ching-

circles here recall that both Great Britain and the United States made It perfectly plain to Japan that they would adhere to the Nine Power Treaty and there would be no likeli hood that they would change their attitude.

Chinese clrcles received Admiral Yonal's statement with derision. They insist that Wong Ching-wel will never get any reputable following

Japan wishes to continue the war. China is quite ready and has no doubt of the outcome.

Tin Quota Is Queried

Hinted Criticism Of The Malaya Delegates

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).—In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. H. F. S. Stokes asked Mr. Malcolm MacDonald whether the Government oficial and former

Government official, who comprise the majority of the Malay States delegation to the International Tin Committee, but

who are unfamiliar with the tin in-

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March 14, 1940.

POPE'S PESSIMISM

Grave Outlook If The War Continues

BPECIAL TO THE "TELEQNAPH"

VATICAN CITY, Mar. 13 Car- (UP),—Addressing the (dinals yesterday, His Holiness

the Pope said that "no human Make sure mind, can forecast the con- sequences and repercussions of the European war."

of a

He added that the Church must】: take the lead for the resumption of world peace.

was

In the course of his address which delivered atier yesterday's ceremonies nt St. Peter's Cathedra), coronation, the Pope warned that the celebrating the first anniversary of his

outlook for humanity is "very grave" If the war continues,

World's Turmoils

A "Reuter" report says that the Pope declared that political, economic and moral turmoils have started re- percussions,

the

consequences of which no mind can foresee.

He was referring to the interna- tional situation in his Allocution to members of the Sacred College, who came to congratulate him on the first anniversary of his enthronement,

Goebbels To Capitalise Red Victory

Propaganda Campaign Against Britain

ZURICH, Mar. 13 (Reuter)-The Nazis, by some obscure argument, are trying to use the Finnish-Savict pence treaty as a means of attacking the Allies, even going so far as to deny M. Dalrdier's statement that an Allied Expeditionary Force standing by ready to leave for Fin- land.

Was

Reports reaching Zurich from Ber- lin state that the propaganda cam- palgn against England was discussed on Tuesday night at Dr. Goebbels' | Propaganda Ministry.

The New Technique

The object of the campaign is to exploit the disgust of the world at the way Russia has treated Fin- land. They are

frighten neutrals into a

dustry, have acted in accordance with advice offered. by the other Maloyan England to turning this against delegate and adviser to the delegation closer relationship with the Nazis. when fixing the tin quota.

This campaign will be

specially directed at the Balkans and Scan- dinavia, but will, no doubt, also Lover other parts of the world.

Porformed Duties With Skill Mr. MacDonald replied that he did not think it would be in the public interest to disclose the private pro- ceedings of the Malayan Delegation to the International Tin Committee, even if he were aware of them.

Mr. MacDonald pointed out that the two Malayan delegates to whom Mr. Stokes referred had performed their duties with great skill and to the benefit of Maloyan industry for many years.

In reply to a question by Mr. Arthur Henderson in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs denied that Mr. Sumner Welles had handed

the British Government a He added that he was satisfied that memorandum outlining the United the decision taken by the delegation States' foreign and economic policy. as a whole was in accordance with

The campaign will concern England alone, not France.

Goebbels and his henchmen have other plans for a campaign against

France.

TIN STATISTICS SATISFACTORY

Sees Australian Ministër the wishes of the majority of pro- Statement In House By

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)-Mr. ducers in Malaya.

Sumner Weiles had an eighty-minute discussion with Mr. Lloyd George,

Company Report-

the Veteran politician, this morning. Owing to the length of the talk, Mr. Welles'

programme had to be revised.

The General Managers and the Mr. Welles had a talk with the Directors of A. S. Watson and Com- Australian High Commissioner, Mr.pany, Limited, report that the balance Sidney Bruce, this afternoon and then at credit of Front and Loss Account went to the Dominions Ofee to see at 31st October 1939, for the year Mr. Anthony Eden.

under review, after providing for all Later he met Mr. J. Maxton, the bad and doubiful debis, allowing for Labour leader.

depreciation of Aerated Water and ROME, Mar. 18 (UP)-Thenin early this evening and will have transport, furniture, fittings and trade He is due to call on Mr. Chamber-other machinery and plant, motor Under Secretary for War, Signor dinner with him later in the evening utensils, &c., amounts to $378,770.41, Ubando Soddu, to-day announced At No. 10 Downing St. to which has to be added the balance that a million men are at present LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)-Mr. brought forward from last year $81,- under arms in Italy.

Sumner Welles and Mr. Joseph P. 848.30 leaving available for appro

A total of $400,827.71. under arms sufficient troops to face to London, had a further talk fasting developments in the International one and a half hours with the Prime amount as follows: situation," he declared.

Minister and Lord Halifax at 10 To pay a Dividend of 80 cents per Share absorb- He said fortifications have been in- Downing Street this evening.

Inv. A final dividend of $2 per

They are dining with in North Afrien tensified, especially

Minister to-night.

To pay a Bonus of 45 cents absorbing $33,000 is recommended in and the Aegean Islands.

per Share, the report of Uic Directors

During the year 30,000 officers have Chinese Estates, Limited, to be sub- been called up for training and "die- mitted at the seventeenth ordinary positions taken for the purpose of yearly meeting of shareholders

ensuring their return to the Army the to be hold at the company's office, China moment they are needed," he added.

Chinese Estates Dividend

share

of

Building (5th floor) at noon on Thurs-

day, March 21. The report, which is for the year ended February 20, states that the net profit for the yeur,

after providing for reserve for depreciation on

on Chinn Buildings $50,- 000.00, Directors and

and Auditor's fees

and all expenses, amounts to 221.10 which, added to $130,400.02 brought

forward from last account, shows a tota

a total of $292,088.02. Deduct ing therefrom the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th inte

de declared interin dividends June, 1, August 12, November 1. and December 20, respectively, an amount of $160,680.02 remains, which the Directors recommend be apportioned

na follows:-

To pay a final dividend

of $2 per share

To carry forward to

new account

on

$ 33,000.00 $127,680.02

ESCAPED NAZIS RECAPTURED

DAR-ES-SALAAM, Mur. 13 (Reu- ter) Two Nazis who were active in Tanganyika. before the War com- menced have been recaptured follow- ing their escape from an internment

comp.

They had made their way through 200 miles of wild country and were only 16 miles from Portuguese Africa when they were captured.

One of them had been the leader of the Nazi Bund in Tanganyika before the warm

Tanganyika was formerly German East Africa.

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Mr. MacDonald

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).-In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. H. F. S. Stokes naked whether Mr. Malcolm MacDonald was satisfied or not that it was in the best interest of this country at war that a neutral signatory to the Tin Control Agree- ment should be responsible for the preparation of statistics on which it was based.

Mr. MacDonald, in reply, pointed out that the responsibility for the

preparation of tin statistics lay upon oficials who were paid from the funds of the International Tin Re- search scheme.

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War Loan

Britain's Offer Is Over-Subscribed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

LONDON, Mar. 18 (UP), The lists for the 3 per cent War Loans were closed yesterday.

at 2

p.m.

It is reported that the loan was greatly over-subscribed,

Australian Effort CANBERRA, March 13 (UP)--The Acting Treasurer of the Australian Government announces that the first

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NEW CANTON AIR SERVICE

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CANTON, Mar. 14. (Domel) ↑

Canton will be linked with Dairen, Tsingtao, Shanghal and Talhoku (Formosa) next month, with the in- Auguration by the China Aviation Corporation of a new service.

Radio beacons are to be installed at Tsingtao and Shanghal in con- nection with the service.

the Prime

The Same Old Problem

Japanese Restriction

In Tientsin

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Router). Asked In the House of Commons to-day by Mr. 1. C. Hannah whether: he was aware that there was a re- gulor tariff levied by Japanese Army officials on all Chinese enter- ing the British Concession in Tientsin, resulting in a heavy tax on British merchandise, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that reports were current to this effect.

His Majesty's Government had fre- quently represented to the Japanese Government the injury caused to British interests by restrictions on the movements of merchandise in this area.

To transfer to General

Reserve,

$120,000.00

67,500.00 150,000,00

To

transfer to

Chinese Staff Superannuation Accounts,

10,000.00

14,271.07

To write off Building Im-

provements,

and Carry Forward to

next account,

98,865.04

$ 400,627.71

Recognition Of Wang By Italy

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH?

ROME, Mar. 13 (Domel).-Italian oficial quarters state that Italy will recognise the puppet government led by Wang Ching-wei in concert with the Japanese Government.

Informed quarters state that the Italian Government contemplates sending the Marquis di Marchio, Italian Ambassador to China, Nanking as a special envoy to ex-

to

DEBATE ON WAR press congratulations to Wang Ching-

NEXT WEEK

LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).— There is likely to be a debate on the war in the House of Commons on Tuesday,

It is expected that the Prime) Minister will then review the whole situation.

The debate will enable the quer- tion of Finland to be raised, while the Opposition with to raise a mum- ber of questions dealing with the war.

Mr C. R. Attles will be the prin- cipal Labour speaker.

wel on the inauguration of his "govertiment."

The Marquis is at present in Shanghat

Big Relief Effort For Poland

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