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Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

A Look Through The "Telegraph"

50 YEARS ACO

and

April 23, 1000, M. Goubert, the celebrated engineer, and inventor of submarine boats, proposed 10 the French Minister of Marine to build half a dozen submarine boats for the passenger traffic between Dover Catal and to establish a regular service: for the use of people who dreaded sea- Bickness. The Minister declined on the ground of the danger of smothering the passengers, whereupon Goubert tried to arrange with the British Government which, being opposed to tunnels, bridges, and submarine boats, for fear of potilng. the isolation of England, refused, but sald there would be no objection to a summar

halloon service between the countries.

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A correspondent in Berlin writes that The Transfer Books of the Com- is probable there will soon be an open present Emperor. He had indulged in so pany will be closed from the 23rd question raised as to the sanity of the many fantastic tricks and committed so May to 13th June inclusive.

many acts of petty meanness, that people By order of the Board.

are beginning to lire of his conduct. JARDINE, MATHESON & One of the latest events of this sort was the publication by the Emperor helf thn of a statement that thenceforth Co., LTD.

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According to the Polish press, famizsen lins already broken aut in Austria's great Polish rovince of Galicia.

A letter from Ale Samuel Baker to "The censures the policy of Great Times" Britain in abandoning. The Sondan, and Buys that we cannot grudge Germany's Advancing along the "White Nile. Sir Samuel recommended England to centrate iver attention of Egypt proper as a means of properly securing her route to Intia

25 YEARS AGO

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April 23, 1015. The German arullery at St. Milet hod the French held the the rate, but

under shaller. devold of ground, Hurricane at shell completing the destruc- tian of the wood at wheel only a tow shalteted trunks remain. The inen Iny the And battered an their stomachs trenches, protected by their knapsacks,' the officers walking over their backs, on the alert for counter attacks. In the final bombardment, the Germans In one and A half hours postred 20,000 strells of all caltres aloit à frant of 330 metres, with a depth of 400 metres, hut not a French- man, though the losses were considerabile. left is t

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Field Marshal Sir John French in his bullet says that the Gezinan attacks an Hi No. 60, renewed several times since Monday, live all failed and have ceased for the time being. We hul the entire erest of the ill and so deny its use to the enemy, who attach great timportance

thereto.

German wireless reporte state that 20,- 900 Allied troops have Innded at Ends amida! a heavy connonade from warships and Turkish batteries. Telegrama frot Athens state that the Allied waralipa are bombarding Gallipol peninsula.

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M. Augagneur, the Minister of Marine, has returned from four in the north of France in the course of which họ met Mr. Churchill. In an interview with a correspondent, he said that one of the principal objects of his conversation with Mr. Churchill was to discuss the best means of hastening the forcing of the Dardanelles. There was no oecision for the public to worry over the deles. The desired restrit would be achieved" before lons:

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"Eye-witness" ni the Brink Head- quarters, in the course of some detalls Concerning the Rghting an Hill 20, near Ypres, saya thai heavily-charged, mines exploded under a German trench, burying 150 men. We immediately rushed Infa the Gerasan Hine. The attack WAL 54 sudden that it hardly encountered resist- ance.

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SUMMER CUP COMPETITION AT KOWLOON

THE QUALIFYING ROUND of ..D p.m. the Kowtoon Golf Club Summer Cup 5.30 p.m. Competition will be played off on Sunday, April 28. The following

.5 p.m.starting times have been arranged;

1.30 H. J. Grose, A. L. Eastman.

7 p.m. .7 p.m.

1.3. W. c. lung. E. F. Fincher.

1:40. Low, T. Lamb.

IL K. Collings, I. Jack.

1.50 F. C. Barry, W. Groves. 1.65 J. Coles, C. G. Anderson, 10.30 am.

2.00 5. Jex, W. V. Ahern, 12.30 p.m. 2.05 A. Bultnald, T. Henderson, .12.30 p.m. 2.10 W. C. Simpinn, E. J. Humble.

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JUNIOR PLAY-OFF ARRANGED

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The play-off between the Indian

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Edward Grey Once again Sir

has endeavoured to lay to rest the suspicions or apprehensions of a certain seciton of

Internats out here in the Far East, Ac-

April 23, 1940.

Exchange At 'erbert 'iggs

A Glance

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BRITISH 30 MILES FROM TRONDHEIM

FROM PAGE ONE

believed to be fighting at Hamar and Elverum against German detach meats from Oslo.

'is collum

A TORK ABOUT JOGRAPHY

in mi arst collum i rote about intery an' its effeck on internashunal affirs but i fergol ter menskan jography wich is annuvver importont fing in the 'ole caboodle.

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the cheef flag in jography is tie elimet.wich is corsed by the emo- tion oy the carf rarnd the sun,

this corses natralisation wich Is sumfing a bloke does wen e gets fed ter the leef wly 'is own cuniry an' wanla ter live in anuyver one if e finds it more cushy

frinstance in honkong there is a lot

nntralisation. lots of

of rushins an zecks an' norstys an lots of uvver fancy relljans ull wants fer be british but i'ave got a deer that wen the littel ole in- cuum tax bloke gits goin they will orl want ter chunge back agen

but torkin abart jography, in honkong there is a lot of orstry- lluns. örstrylia is a land off the the cheef ani- coast of Honkong. mals there is kangerous boomer- the nashunnl angs

is "two up"

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anznes,

WAR BETWEEN JAPAN AND U.S. IS INEVITABLE

FROM PAGE ONE

Powers in lighting Japan to maintain China's integrity, to which Admiral Tausalg replied: We are signatories of a treaty to maintain Chinese integrity.”

Porsanal Views

RADIO

ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.č.) ana 31.49 metres (9,520 kilo-cycles) London Relay of Speech

By Winston Churchill

Radio Programme Broadcast by Z. B. W. on a Frequency of $45 k.c's. and on Short Wave from 1-2.10 p.m. m.c's, per

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Apr. 22 (UP)and 8-11 p.m. on 0,52 Asked 10 comment on Admiral/second. Touasly's testimony before the Senate! Naval Affairs Committee to-day, Mr. Cordell Hull tuld the press that the Admiral was expressing his own personal views.

Mr. Huli relterated that the official United States polley has already been well defined..

He also indicated that the United will not ask the Philippines States Legislature to liberalise the proposed Immigration legislation.

The Legislature, he said, has juris- diction in such matters and the United States will not undertake to dictate to the Commonwealth or even bring pressure concerning matters deemed to be the Commonwealth's own affairs..

12.10 p.m. Short Service of Inter- cession.

12.30 Compositions of Ivor Novello, 1.00 Local Time Signal and Wea- ther Report.

1.03 Gracle Fields, Lealle Henson and Tommy Handley in Variety.

Rugby Press, 1.30 Reuter and

and Weather Forecast

Announce- ments.

1.45 Sea Shanties by John Goss (Baritone) and The Cathedral Male Volco Quartet.

1.55 Music of Roger Quilter, 2,15 Close Down.

0.00 A Chronological Programme of English Misko from Forcell to Elgar,

Closing Local Stock Quota-

7.00

Worthless Prominos

tions. WASHINGTON. April 22 (Reuter). 7.02 English Ballads,

7.23 The Band of If. M. Coldstream -Rear-Admiral Taussig, former As-

Wartime March sistant Chief of Naval Operations,, Guards playing "o addressing the Senate Naval Com-Medley. mittee to-day, atated that Japan's Intro: Tipperary; Quand Madelon; promises in International relations Ca c'est Parls; Wish me Luck; Tho "are worthless" and that Japon is Siegfried Line: Beer. Barrel Polka. 7.30 London Relay The News. "seeking to impose her culture on the

9.00 Local Time Signal, Wenther

French and Norwegian troops have a nehr the duch east in-world by force."

Reports persist that the British, both Hunar and re-captured

However, these reports Elverum.

be treated with reserve. should

Other reports, which seem to be more reliable, state that the Allied coops have reached Humar by rail- way from Andalsnes.

Partial confirmation of this may be the fact that Andalsnes Jug been bombed.

Four large Nazi bombers were re- ported to have been shot down dur- ing an attack on one station on the the railway line trom Andalsnes cast.

The Norwegians have rounded up 50 German parachutists,

The Nazis captured a farm bui using hand Norwegians, 11:0 grenades and machine-guns, forcell the Germans to surrender with the

lives. Joss of 25

Apart from automaties, the Ger- mans had with them folding bicycles, radio sets and even gas welding op- paratus,

Nazi Communique BERLIN, Apr. 22 (Reuter).-An official news agency commentary on Command communique the High mentions violent Norwegian resist- ance to the north of Oslo, but says that the resistance was fruitless and was broken with bloody losses for the enemy,"

It claims that the fortified post- tions on the heights of Lindhacdge were stormed after bitter lighting.

The agency says that the mopping up of Norwegian patrols around Stavanger continues.

Describing the air raid on Namsos, it says that the bombardment of British positions lasted six hours. German aircraft attacked continuous- ly in successive waves,

The number killed could not be It goes on, and claims ascertanted," It

station was com- that the pletely

Nazi Troops Recalled STOCKHOLM., Apr. 22 (Reuter). Reports received this evening indiente that the Germans have been recalling their troops along the railway linking' Narvik with Swedish mines.

The force posted at Bjoernfjell, near the Swedish frontier, is re- ported to be cut off. Its position Is regarded as hopeless, and the force is expected eventually to cross the Swedish border.

Norway To Fight

dees

a war against Japan,

8.02 B. B. C. Recording London," A somewhat mis-conducted tour of the Capital of the Brush Empire: Written and produced by H. L. Mor- row,

He further stated that the trend of Report and Announcements. i see in ther noospaper is ces wich ΠΟΥ

called the duch gibralter an the developments in the Far East might epul there dont want sookeyaki fer eventually force the United States to their nashunal parstime.

gibralter is a strait on the west- coast of france un' is famus for its british took butiful

rock. the gibralter an' put a lot of guns nn' apes on i. the uvver peepul ore proud of 'em, becos they are the only apes In gibralter

honkeng as also been called anuvver gibralter wich ink aint bad becos there is a lot of apea. 'ere los, most of the peepul in honkong are Chinese which cums their unshunal pars- from chins.

time is cumshaw an' the call of the east wich the mornin post calls tubercloses. they was once rivi- lised and shaved 'arf their 'eads an* ad pigtails. of their brain was covered wiv air m' got 'et in' the uvver art wos naked an' got cold thats why the chinees carnt Ank proper

china is necks .dore

to rusher wich is a carniverus cuntry.. Ind- bery is the capital of rusher and the nashunal parstime is borsh an' mickey Bans,

rusler is neeks dore to germeny wich is fumus for odour colone an sussidges. they also tries ter Inake beer. Kerneny is a indus- trial cuntry becos the pore peepul ave nuthin ter do so they makes a lot of factories.

the

cuntry is managed by privat rumpany called a ler & co. wot goes in fer reel estate in a big way.

germeny is 'avin a war wiy englar wich is a little bit of dirt arf the coast of france, england is famus fer chamberlains an' fox

untin.

the nashunal parstime is yorkshire pudden an' alisons

france is famus fer is litle bits of orlright . cortumme I kin remember weh me an' ole alf in the larst war goca to parec ter do a bit of parly vooln.,

He tell yer abart that necks- time

NAZI AIR TERROR

FROM PAGE ONE

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Retuer).The their number is Increasing daily," he

have Allied Governments

taken

added.

Walking later through the deserted

the community as regards the Empire's vigorous action for the battle to be cording to yesterday's wire, the Secretary fought on Norweglan soli," declared for Farelen Affairs gave a jog to the

the Norwegian Minister in London in streets of Grong, I met a Norwegian soldier who, on being asked if there memory of these nervous ones by point-

a broadcast.

were any British troops in the neigh- ing out what should have been horne Sh He added: "Much has been written bourhood, entered my car and direct- mind from the beginning: that Britain's

about those who betrayed the country.ed policy in governed by the terms in. the existing treaty between herself and They are Isolated and misguided per- Japan." This treaty ensures the indepen- sons. There are no porties now in dence and integrity of China and equal

all only. Nor- opportunites for the commerce and in Norway. We are distries of all nations, Crne laich are weglans." Durs). Sir Edward added that the House "night rest assured that the Government would endeavour, to the best of its power, to secure the open door for British commerce in all parts of China.“

10 YEARS AGO

April 23, 1930. – S. S. Branland. Offers are invited for purchase of the wreck of the abavo vessci as she llen on the Bombay Reel Parnocis. Gilman & Co., Ltd.

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Sinnghai is apparently determined not to lose its unique distinction of being practically the only big city in the world to-day which does not admit Press re presentatives to the meetings of 18 ztunielpal Counelt. For the fourth time, the Isaur was recently put to ratepayers for decision, and even tho very moderato scheme advocated was turned down.

The recent gallering of amateur radio transmitters and the growing attention being paid to the reception of "short wave stations are highly encouraging features In the spread of interest in wireless in Hongkong.

The growing interest in short wave 20- ception is reflected in the demand for this type of receiver and the keenness which led to one loent enthusiast receiving a description of the algning of the Naval Treaty in London, broadenst Through Chelmsford station, is 10 ta warmly commended.

5 YEARS AGO

me to a remote farm house.

Getting Along Very Well There in the flickering light of an oll lamp on ગ Norweglan house, I had my first meeting with the British officers attached, to the British ex- peditionary force.

Battle Near Trondheim SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Apr. 22 (UP).-"Ex-

"We are getting along very well change Telegraphi" reports from Indeed," one of them said, "but this Gothenburg state that British and persistent bombing and machine gun- German troops are engaged in a big ning is the devil," battie north of Trondheim.

The day before, he sald, he had The reports added that Verdal been in Namsos and German planes soeren, north of Levanger, Is In had been over the town continuously names and that fighting is also re-from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. ported at Tangen, south of Hamar.

Considerable Succoss SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Apr. 22 (UP)-A com- munique issued late to-night by the War Omee states that the British troops in Norway have achieved con- siderable success in the face of great dificulties after, landing in many places."

Cincinnati Reds Trounce Cardinals

NEW YORK, Apr. 22 (Reuter). Kain Interfered With the Major Bareball League matches to-day. The following were the results;

NATIONAL LEAGUE

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April 23, 1033. On the 0th May next the firitishi' Einpire is giving thanks and praise that for 25 years His Majesty King George V has St. Louis been preserved to bear the centre of Cincinnati sovereignty and mainisin the unity of the

York-Phlindelphin The New

Boston-Brooklyn

.5 p.m. R.C. and the Police RG. for Emplee His Majesty's great steps in

Second Division Cricket Champion ship of the 1030-40 season has been fixed for Saturday, April 27, on the Club de Recreio ground,

The following have been chosen to represent the Indians:

Reg. Ord.

7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 25 Haiphong

....3.00 p.m. Shanghai (Parcels only)......I p.m. Shanghal ond Japan ..1.30 p.m. Straits and Calcutta

Parcela

.Apr. 28, 5 p.m. M. I. Razzick (Capt.), M. R. Abbas,

•Lettero

Apr. 35, 7 p.m. A. el Arculli, Jr., II. T. Barma, A, 7pm. H. Ismail, A. R. Marker, J. M. A. 7.15 nm. Ramjahn, K. M. Rumjahn, AR. 7pm. Sullad, F. A. Curreem and T. All.

Amoy

Canton

Japan

and

games

were

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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all forins of charity is universally re- the cognised and it is known that I Majesty desires this suspicious occasion postponed. to be in some manner dedicated to assist ing charitable objects. It has, therefore, been decided to collect funds throughout this Colony for charitable purposes, the Cleveland subscriptions not to exceed 11 and humbly St. Louis to pray His Majesty to nominate the tharfiles in this Colony, to which ine

The town had been badly smashed and was blazing furiously in many places. But, he said, there had been few casualties and as far as he knew there had been no loss of life among the British troops.

The soldiers and civilians allie were being machine-gunned, he said, in furlous air attacks on all roads, villages and towns in the district..

A Toast To England

Mr. Churchill To Bo Relayed To-Night.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH". LONDON. Apr. 22 (UP) Mr. Winston Churchill's speech to be delivered at 2 p.m. G.M.T. (9 p.m., Hongkong Time) on Tuesday, on the ecession of the anniversary of St. George's Day is to be relayed to North America on the 10 metre wave- band over station G.S.V:

However, the broadcast will not he relayed to South America.

2 7 1 (Cluft homered for the Browns). Afr. Churchill will propose a toast collected should be devoted. The New York-Philadelphin and to England in the course, of the cele- Hongkong is all walling for this money the Boston Chicago games were post-brations by the Royal Society of St. to be expended on the projected play- grounds-Ed.).

poned.

George.

Asserting that he was expressing only his own viewpoint. Admiral

8.30 Latest Wartime Variety, Taussig said: "We would be war-

Fox-Trot-law-Haw; Vocal-How ranted in using economic and financial

I Wus (Sarony and Ashamed means and, if necessary, force, to pre-

Kiss Me Goodnight, Ser- Holmes), serve the integrity of China,"

teant Major (Noel and Pelosi); Fox- Expansion Warning

Trots Good-bye Sally, They Can't con- Binck-Out The Moon; The Black-Out Saying that even if quered China she would still lack Stroll, Party Dance-Knees Up, Bio- essentials such as oil, rubber and tin.ther. Brown; Fox-Trots--IL A Grey- Admiral Taussig expressed

Yer opinion

Japan

the Haired Lady Says "How's that Japan "thus might seek Father?", We'll Meet Again.

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to expand in the Dutch Indies and

London Relay Speech by Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Philippines,"

Admiral Taussig continued: "But the Admiralty at the luncheon of the we should not be placed in a post-Royal Society of St. George, followed tion of having to carry on a single- by a speech by the Chairman, Lord

Cleveland, handed war agalust Japan."

He suggested that Beltain, France and the Netherlands should give as Elstance. "It should be a naval war. We can't invade Japan and Japan can't invade the United States."

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