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HEY! QUIT
FEEDING THE ANIMALS!!!
WE DON'T NEED YOUR
OLD ELEPHANTS!
April 2, 1940.
By Ernie Bushmiller
NOW IT'S YOUR TOIN TO BE
D' ELEPHANT!
Pains after eating
INDIGESTION? LIVERISHNESS?
YACI
JAPAN'S $200,000,000 BAIT FOR POWERS
FROM PAGE ONE
under Japanese control) with collec- tions amounting to 20.40 per cent.
of the tatnl.
DRASTIC EXTENSION OF BLOCKADE FORECAST
further
FROM PAGE ONE
blockade which Mr. Chamberlain Is In the official Survey of the Tradexpected to announce will of China in 1999, which was issued add to the borders of small nations, recently, the Cominissioner of Cus- toms points out that the increase in Customs revenue was not reflected in any increased ability to meet the full service of loan and Indemnity obligations secured on Customs re-
venue.
"On the contrary, the impossibility of utilising for the purpose any of the revenues of the ports in hostile caused the military uccupation Chinese Government to decline as from January 15, 1939, to continue providing funds for those obligations from other sources o lang us considerable portion of moneys col
veinained
fected for the imingbilised.
purpose
Control Causes Concern Concern has been caused by reports from London that stricter control will be exercised on exports to neutral countries bordering on Germany.
listies
Meanwhile to-night's Press pub- further necounts of recent at- tacks by German planes on Dutch Bishing boats.
Owing to these attacks, some fisher- men are remaining in port until they are assured that they will not be ex- pored to such perils.
COOL RECEPTIONS FOR
Exchange At THE NANKING PUPPETS
A Glance
T.T. London Demand
SELLING
1/21
.1/21
..350
B21
T.T. Shanghal
T.T. Singapore T.T. Japan T.T. 1
India T.T. U.S.A.
TUT.
Manilu
T.T. Balovla T.T. Dangkok
T.T. Salgon
T.T. France T.T. Switzerland TT. Australia
43/2 40%
> FROM PAGE ONE
POST OFFICE
Small Packet Post to all countries
| its main leading article to a discussions auspended.
on Japan's programme on Chinn.
Unfortunately, from the point of liis view of Wang Ching-wel and Japanese sponsors, says the paper, there was still a formidable obstacle In their way.
are
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Mail closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertis- ed to close at or belo:
before am re- gistered and parcel mails are closed mails are advertised to close after at 6 p.m. on the previous day. When 5 pm. Registered and Parcel mails His army, still intact and supplied by his guerilla band, still are closed at 5 p.m.
Chiang Kai-shek still remains in Chungking and the public support for him has been strengthened ratlier weakened by the Japanese thon assault.
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She may talk about ending the China incident or speak of the pre- Air Mall by "Pan American Airways
Service"-San sent disturbances but she cannot hide from the world her anxiety,
date, 82nd March
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Direct Ser-
Something Up Their Sleeves LONDON, Apr. 1 ((Reuter)-The meeting of the Supreme War Counell on Friday and Mr. Winston Chur- chill's speech on Saturday are both
the British press regarded by evidence that the Allies have some- thing up their sleeves,
Newspapers 415 as the "Dally
No Payments Made "With the single exception of two! payments on the Anglo- German Loan of 1888, no payment was made during the year from the Customs revenue for the service of any of thester Guardian" see two indications the obligations, foreign or internal,that Britain is about to take action secured thereon."
Mall
to lighten the blockade.
in opinion "Daily and "Man-
None of their views has been officially confirmed. Each has its own
of how this is to
"On the other hand, amounts chl- culated to represent the proportion due from the ports in the Free Chinachieved. area, calculated on the basis of the ratio of each part's collection, were placed un deposit in special accounts in the name of the Inspector General of Customs, pending such time as the corresponding quotas were received from the non-remitting (Japanese- .controlled) ports,"
be
theory Most of the papers agree that some thing further should be done, to put an end to the iron-ore trafle in Ger- man and Norwegian territorial waters and attempts to reduce the supplies through the Balkan
also forecast.
Countries are
says
H. K. Stock Market
The following quotations Issued on the Hongkong Stock ket this morning.
BANKS
HK. Banks $...... H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.), H.K. Banks (H.K. Reg.) Chartered E
East Asia
INSURANCES
Despite Wang Ching-wei the In-Straits eldent threatens to be a drain on her Amoy resources and a serious embarrass- Bangkok ment for her statesmen for many days Australia and Manila to come.
Chiang's Denunciation
Haiphong
Japan and Shanghai
CHUNGKING, Apr. 2 (Reuter) Japan and Shanghal Denunciation of Wang Ching-wel and Streita and Manila
a review of military, foreign and Air Mail by "Air France domestic affairs during the past six vice"-Paris dale, 27th months featured the half-hour speech
by General Chiang Kai-shek at the Canton
March,
Anc Apr. 3. ..Apr.
Aur. 3.
ceremony of the opening of the Fifth Calcutta, Straits and Salgon Apr. 3. Session of the National People's Java and Manila Political Council this
Any regime set up by Wang Ching-Salgon
morning.
Manila
.Apr. 3.
Ant. 3.
..Apr. 3.
Apr. 3.
Apr. 3. .Apr. 3. .Apr. 3.
were wet "In whatever form, under what- Shanghai and Amoy Mar-over timine, connot be anything ekce Shanghai than an Instrument of the Japanese Shanghai Army," declared General Chiang Ale Mail by "Imperial Airways Direct 1,480 n. Kai-sheit. £931⁄2 11.
GENWING PHILLIPS
/MILK OF MAGNESIAN
TILLIPE:
MILX OF MACRESCA-
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Why? Because Phillips' Milk of Magnesin counteracts the stomach acids, removes the cause of your pain and distress. It soothes, tones up the system, restores normal elimination. Try Phillips' Milk of Magnesia for yourself. You'll' marvel at its results.
PHILLIPS"
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ALSO IN TABLET FORM; Poppermint flavoured... quickly relieves Indigestion. In bottles of 75 and 200 for home it.
Service" London date 27th March HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION
£..93 n. 94.
Cannot Affect Resistance
Canton The Generalissimo added: "Such regime cannot affect China's resls- Shanghal
Apr. 4.
.Apr. 4.
Apr. 4.
Apr. 4.
Apr.
Apr. 5. Apr. 5.
.Apr. 5.
..Apr. 5.
31 n. tunce nor will it be recognised by U.S.A., and Manila (San Francisco
date, 28th February). the world."
A formal statement of the National Japan People's Political Council denouncing .232 8. Wang Ching-wel will be issued to Australia and Manila
Canton .50g r..)
cts, su, The statement will be discussed and Japan.
Mercantile, A. & B. L Mercantile, C. £
12. 72 n.
Canton S..
China Underwriters $....85 II.K. Fire $
on
SHIPPING Douglases $. Steamboats $.
The total amount deposited by
Greater Intensity the Chungking Government during The "Manchester Guardian" 1039 was $28,011,505, leaving a that diplomatic quarters in London defiell of over $160,000,000 which consider that Mr. Churchill's specch should have been met from the confirmed the impression that the funds deposited in the Yokohama Supreme War Council meeting de- Speale Bank, but which Japan kaselded last week that the war should refused to hand over.
be conducted with greater intensity. There is a suggestion in the British press that the Allies will enter more active and economic work in south-east Europe.
Foreign Loans Defaulted
Among the foreign loans which should have been serviced last year but which were defaulted are:
Anglo-German Loan,
1800 Reorganisation Loan,
1933
Boxer
Indennities:
Britain ....
Sweden, Norway
Netherlands Spain
France
There are indications that the German
intensified rman reply might be £837,330 | military activity possible on land but
more probably In the alr.
£1,501,469
506,481 740
303,837. 14,800
1,087
409,300 1,007,109 Belgium
120,500 Internal Loans which should have been serviced from Customs revenue totalled £8,063,395.
In addition, no payments have been made on any loans this year. The Chinese Customs revenue seized by the Japanese should have paid ap- proximately 80 per cent, of the total nimounts due ori external and internal Joans last year.
The Japanese Argument TOKYO, Apr. 1 (Domei).---- RC- ference to Chinese Maritime Customs revenue was made by the spokesman
of the Japanese Foreign Office during to-day's Press conference.
The area in China occupied by the Japanese be smaller than the
mky area under the jurisdiction of the Chungking regime, and the popula- tion in the Japanese-occupied area
also be smaller.
may
"Substantially speaking, however, ninety per cent. of the Chinese customa revenue will be controlled by the new Central Government of China.
This fact cannot be ignored. Nor can the change which is taking place in the Orient be disregarded."
"Japan will carefully regard the attitude of foreign Powers towards the question of stability and peace in the Far East.
"If a foreign Power disregards the new order in East Asia, Japan will not be able to co-operate with that country."
WHY IT'S CALLED THE
ONE-BOTTLE-MEDICINE CABINET
Thousands call Absorbine Jr. the "One-Bottle Medicine Cabinet” becavas it has the cores bined properties of in effective Uniment and A powerful antiseptic,
An ordinary liniment la designed to pene- trule and in usually witeral to content. Absorbian Jr. is made from vegetabis ex- tracts as essential oils, It will not freitate, will not destroy akin tissues, in plemant and ·
"DEA OF MUTUWAINGE
As an antiseptle, It kille germs, prevents infection, promoten healing, That's why Absorbing Jr. rune the list of the alphabet for uses. Try it for Athlete's Foot: Abscesses: Joe: Children's hurles Geta: Ec- Bema: Farasha; Inneel bitos; HeuralsíkI Pokon by: Rhanmaile polnai Skin dlants der preinar - Utiď Jalate; and Sunburn. Hay a bottin today. Bold at all good stores,
ABSORBINE JR.
For years has raileved sore muscles, museu. lar aches, bruises, ciste, sprains, abrasions.
If they do they will find the Allies well prepared.
The question of British prepared- ness is dealt with by the "Times"
Union $.
Indo-Chinas P$
Indo-Chinas D.S. Shell (Bearers) u/- Waterboats $
DOCKS ETC.
Docks $ (c.
Straits
Straits and Sulgon
185 s. approved at the first business of the Europe via Suez and Straits-(Lon-
session.
don date, 2nd March). ....Apr. 6..
.150 n.
Reviewing military developmenta the past six months, General
10% n.ong Kai-shek declared that the).
..100 n.
..80 n. Japanese drives in South Kwangst, 70/9 n. North Hunan, North Hupeh, North .714 m.
Kwangtung, South Shansi and Western Sulyuan were all repulsed 1073% n by the Chinese.
.22 €.
Wharves $..
Docks $ (x. rts.)
.10 n.
Docks $ (rls.)
....7 n.
Providents (x.d.)
.4.00 9.
.37%. n..
MINING
.10/- n.
which says that despite the frost and--Sh.-Docks Sl. 3.
snow and illnesses during the winter, the Army to-day is fit.
The absence of fighting in France has allowed the more experienced N. C.O.'s be used for training than might otherwise have been possible. Telegraph" comments
The "Pally
that if the neutral countries are not equal to the task of safeguarding themselves against the Reich the Allies must ensure their territories. leaving no means for an evasion of the blockade.
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary Issued yesterday says:
Sales reported were negligible in market drifting aimlessly.
Juyers I. Fire I. $100 HK. Docks C. RU. $2155 Providents $435 Rauhs $0.65
R&R. Hoteln $5.10 HK. Tramwaye SITE
China Lights" (New) $5.30 B.K. Electrics 105 Cements $10.30 HK. Ropes $5,40 Dairy Farms (Olit) $2114
Sellers 11,30, Fire Inn, $105 ILK. Docks C. Ru. 822
Providenta 4.00
H. & H. Koleln $5%%
K. Lands $72 HJC. Tramways $17.05 China Lights (01) 8% Telephone (Old) $30 Telephone (New), $11,40
Bales
China Underwriters Bets H.K. Ducks ft. $T China Lights (Now) $5.35 Telephono (Old) $201 ILK. Nopea $31⁄2
Atoka
MANILA GOLD shares
Antomok
Baguto Gold
Hotong Buhay .......
Dig Wedge..
Coco Groves
Consolidated Mines
Demonstration
East Mindan
1. X. L,
Ipo Gold
Rogon Mining Mambulao Consolidated Masbate Consolidated Mindanao Motherlode Mine Operation North Camarines Paracale Gumaus San Mauricio
Surigao Consolidated Buyon Consolidated
Syndicate Investment
United Paracało
111 unquoted
Kailan 6/- Raubs $..... Venz. Gold H.K. Mines
Hotels 5..
LANDS
Lands $...... Lands 4% Debentures Shai Lands Sh. $.. Humphreys $ H.K. Realties $. Chinese Estates S.
UTILITIES
.9.05 b. ....n. .4 cts. n.
.5.10 b.
.374. ..100 m. 14.00 n.
TELEKI RETURNS
Apr. 2, 11 am. Apr. 2, Noon. 1.00 p.m. 1.30 pm
OUTWARD MAILS Tuesday, April 2
Calcutta.
Parcels Ord., Haiphong
Saigon..
Fort Bayard
Manila
Saigon
.3.30 p.m..
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p.m. Air Mail for "Imperial Airways Direct Service-due London 10th April.
K.P.O. No New Developments Reg.
To Be Expected
Budapest, Apr. 1.
Hungary continued to regard it as her duty to set an example in serving the interests of Europe, said Count .8 n. Teleki, Hungarian Prime Minister, on
4.05 n. 103.
Trams $. Peak Troma (old) 8. Peak Trams (new) $.. Star Ferries
.17.05
1.
.8 n.
68 п.
Y. Ferries $
China Lights (old) $.. China Lights (new) $. H.K. Electrics $. Macao Electrics $ Sandakan Lights S. Telephones (old) $.. Telephones (now) $..t Tractions 8/
Tractions (Pref.) s/-
INDUSTRIALS
his return to-day from Rome.
Ord.
Reg.
Ord.
....Apr. 2, 5 pm. ....Apr. 2, 5.30 p.m. G.P.O.
.Apr. 2, 5 p.m. .Apr. 2, 7 p..
Air Mail for Malaya, Java and Aas- tralia by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"--due Sydney, 8th April. K.P.O.
¡Apr. 2, 6 p.m. .Apr. 2, 0.30 p.m. G.P.O.
Reg.
Oni,
Reg. It
Apr. 2, 5. p.m. .Apr. 2. 7 p.m.
Despite the strictly private character of the journey, he declared i was only natural that he should 4 meet Mussolint and Count Clano.
was also natural that any new velopment was not to be expected. Manila and London via Long-Sea- 26 b. His visit has led to no new develop- Route due London, 13th May..
G.P.O. and H.P.O. -845ent in Italo-Hungarian friendship .5.36
n. which, as the outcome
05 b.)
Ord, de-
Parcela of natural conditions, needed no special agree- 22 n.1ments.
114 11. Relations
between Italy
Neg. Ord.
....Apr. 2. 5 p.m. .Apr. 3, 8.45 a.m. .Apr. 8, 10.30 a.m. and Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu and U.S.A.. by the "Pan American Airways Direet Service"-due San Francisco, 9th April,
30 6.
5. Hungary are based on long standing! .11.20 9.
co-operation and are stronger than .20/0 n. formal undertakings," he said. “Wo .23/- n.| must keep two things in view, the!
peace of the moment and the peace to be established at the end of the Let us
Cald: Macg. (Ord.), Sh. $..14.90 n. Cald: Macg, (Pref.), Sh. $...12 n. great European struggle. Canton lees $..
Cements $....
H.K. Ropes $.
STORES, &c. Dairy Farma S... Watsons $. Lane, Crawfords $ Sinceres $...! Wing On (HK.) S. Powell,
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COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $........ S'hal Cotton Sh. $. Zoong Sing, Sh. $.. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $..
MISC.
1.K. Entertainments $. Constructions' (old) $ Constructions. (now) $. Vibro Piling $.. Ch. Govt. 5% 1025
G. Bonds
H.K. Govt. 4% Loan HK. Govt, 3% Loan Morsmans (Lon.) s/- Marsmans (HK) 8/-
naintain the peace of the moment ....1 n .194 b.] for. It would be harmful to extend
5% sn. the European condlet.
.com-
"At the present time this is in .21 n. the common interest of European all ..04 n.) countries. As for final peace,
.7% n. nationals which have a true concep-
2 b. tion of their mission in the 44 b. munity of European life should tend towards peace which would bring in ....1 n'
justice to the end and which would .45%1⁄2 n.Chable the European peoples to live
180 n. loyally together.
.03 n.
we must not judge events by their
Reg.
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Count Telekt sald he was deeply ..8 n. touched by the sincere affection of the Pope for the Hungarian nation.
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102 n. .904 n. ,14/8 n.
CATHOLIC LECTURES
Internees To Be Re-examined
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..2.30 p.m. A series of lectures on the Catholle LONDON, Apr. 1 (Router)-Tho USA., Central and South America viewpoint of history is being deliver-Homo Secretary announces the sp-| and Canada via San Francisco (No 224ed in St. Patrick's Hall, Garden load pointment of Begional Advisory Parcels for Canada only)-duo San
each Monday in April at 0.30 p.m. by Committees to consider the case of Francisco, 10th April.. 1 A Naval Court Martial was held the Rev. W. P. MacDonagh, S.J., Germans and Auctions realdent in
K. P. O. on board one of H. M. ships in Hong- under the Chairmanship of the Rev. Britain who had been exempted from Parcels, kong on April 1. for the trial of G. Byrne S. The lles aro-Poisoned Internment by local tribunals but Leading Seaman Norman Ogden on Wells, April 1--The Inquia!ton, April whom the Police hava grounds for charges of fraudulent conversion, 8: "Official" Heroes and Villains, thinking that a review of the case is Ouden was found guilty and was April 15: The Middle Ages, April 22; desirable. sentenced to dlarating to Able Seamanand The Faith in Europe, April 20.The Committees will be presided and 28 days' detention.
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