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THE INDO-CHINA STEAM PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS NAVIGATION CO., of the Sale by Public Auction
LIMITED.
to be held on Monday, the 6th day of May, 1940, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Hs Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land' at Mong
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
The Fifty-ninth Ordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Mesers. Jar. dino, Matheson & Co Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directore, pasaing the Accounts, and electing Direc -tora and Auditors..
ITALIANS STILL PREPARE FOR WAR
FROM PAGE ONE
but only an extra 300 miles in Vie case of ships going to Australia.
Ometal circles here sincerely hope that the measure will only be of a temporary nature but realise that it is necessary at the moment in view of the Italian attitude both of respon sible Ministers and the Italian press,
broke
May 2, 1940,
WARPLANES Bag-Snatcher IF HITLER
BEATING WARSHIPS
U.S. Navy Minister's · Discovory
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
ships.
over
It may be recalled that when war WASHINGTON, May 1 (UP). certain and the Admiralty ordered that aircraft now have a tem- out Italy's position was un--The European War is proving the Mediterranean closed.
The order was revoked soon after-porary advantage
War Risk Rates Raised
At least, that Is the decision reuched by the US. Naval Depart ́LONDON, May 1 (Reuter)—Ament, new advisory schedule of the Lon- The Secretary of the Navy, Mr. don Underwriters Increases the war Chories Edison, told the Press to-day risk Insurance raten for shipping on that events in Europe involve im Mediterranean and Black Sea voy-mediate alteration in the design of U.S. warships now under construc- tion.
Kok, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 15 years, with the option of renown at a Crownwards. Rent to be fixed by the Sur- veyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years, Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo The Transfer Books of the Com-sal of the lot the Purchaser (f) pany will be closed from the 23rd not the applicant) will be required to dopanil with an authorised May to 13th June Inclusive.
officer who will be present at the By order of the Board.
JARDINE, MATHESON & sale, the sum of two hundred
Co., LTD.
dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
General Managers. Hongkong, 16th April, 1910.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.
Nolice to Shareholders
The Fifty-Ninth Ordinary Meet- ing of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Wednesday, the 22nd May, 1940, at Noon, for the purpose of receiv- ing the Report of the General Agents, together with a statement
Summons Against Army of Accounts for the year ended the
Officer Dismissed
car
LI. Umara Singh of the 5/6 Ruj- putana Rilles and driver of a this morning was summoned before Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magis- tracy for failing to stop his vehicle when signalled to do so by a Police Officer in Yin Chow Street, Sham- shulpo.
Sergeant Groves sald that at 12.55 a.m., on March 30 he noticed a car coming from the direction of Taipo Road and when it was about 20 yards away he stepped into the road- way and signalled with his left hand for the car to stop. This was nut done. The car had its headlights full on, and when it had passed him by four or five yards he heard a voice shout from the car: "What do you want' offieer?"
Did Not See Any Signal
Defendant maintained that he had not seen the signal nor anyone stand- ing in the roadway. It was about 1 a., and all his windows were closed because it was drizzling. He had aven a dark shadow standing on the pavement.
Defendant also sold that had the offrer's Identity been known to him and had he seen the signal there was no reason why he should not stop the car. Being in the Army, he was a disciplined man, he expected to be obeyed, and he would obey the instructions of police officers.
31st December, 1939.
The Share Register and Trans- fer Books will be closed from the 8th May to the 22nd May, 1910, both days inclusive.
JARIHNE, MATHESON & CO., LTD,, General Agents. Hongkong. Ist May, 1940.
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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Between Fa Yuen Street'
& Sai Yen Street.
No. of Sale
Registry No.
Locality
G.
Boundney Measurements
K.. E. 19,
tent feet feel less
as per sala
,plan.
Contents in
Ann. Rent. aq. feet
Upset Price
2004
22,500
R.
$56,250
aces.
A few rates are quadrupled, many are doubled and oiliers are In- creased in smaller proportions.
Caught
Smart. Work By Chinose And R.A.F. Sorgt.
As Mrs. K. A. Burgess of Hi- wood Blond was yesterday assisting
WINS WAR
America Would Bo
The Loser
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, May 2, -(UP) —IN
a child to board a bus In Jordan Germany aucceeds in defeating Road she had her handbag snatched the Allies, the United States will away by a man. A witness. Ni
which ended when Sergeant 11. L. by Mr. Hong, caught hold of the thief who be in a hopeless position. had slipped. There was a struggle This warning was stated last night Alfred Duff-Cooper, the battle-Bloomfield of the R.A.F, rendered the former First Lord of the Admiralty.
necessary assistance.
"With a navy and a small army to This morning, the alleged snatcher, defend two oceans instead of one, Li Choi, 26, unemployed, was charged America's situation would, be pre- with theft of the handburg and was carlow. sentenced to three months hard
"Her
predominant strength at sen labour and ordered to
of an Allied be expelled in the event
defeat from Hongkong by Mr. Macfadyen at would depend upon what extent vic- the Kowloon Magistracy,
torious Germany would compel de Sergeant Groves, who prosecuted, feated Franes and England to hand said that the bag and its contents over_their_ships. had been recovered.
"Were Germany able to combine
Heavier and more streamlined deck armour will replace that previously designed for use in the ships.
Egypt's Precautions CAIRO, May 1 (Reuter),-Owing The US. naval manoeuvres recently to the uncertainty of the Mediter- held in the Tactile have disclosed, rancan altuation, certain defence niso, that the Navy must have more preparations, usual under the pre-fueling bases in the Pacific. sent circumstances, were taken In addition, fuel storage tanks at throughout Egypt this afternoon;
Ng and Mr. Bloomfield werothe French and British navies with thanked by Mr. Macfadyen for the her own, the entire American navy ursistance they had rendered.
and army would be helpless in the Atlantic, while the Pacific would be left uncovered.
BASKETBALL
Pearl Harbour, in the Hawalan STARS LEAVING
Islands, must be placed underground as protection against air attacks.
Temporary Advantage WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuter).
sald
Pointed Hint To Italy LONDON, May 1 (Reuter) is understood that the British Govern- the ment's precautions regarding | Mediterranean will not entail any "The acroplane has a temporary wholesale recall or diversion of Bri-advantage over the warship," Lish ships.
the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. The ease of each vessel will be
Charles Edison, on his return from considered on Its merits. The spectul the naval #war Kame" in the needs of the ship's corto and the Pacifle. political situation at the time of the
He added that this
be proposed Journey will also be borne. neutralised by design. There must be minor changes in the structure of In the case of ships proceeding existing worships and barle change from Britain to the East and the Far of design for future warships. East which are not carrying large amounts of cargoes for Mediterranean ports there is no doubt that sub- stantial diversions vin the Cape of Good Hope will occur.
in mind.
con
Insuficient attention has been paid to the protection of men and wen- pons above decks. The changes he advocated included the elimination of all gear likely to splinter when Even if they carry a large propor-struck by bombs or shells. tion of their cargo for
ports like Naples and Marseilles such goods muy be trans-shipped by non-British vessels.
Regarding the political aspect of the decision, Reuter's diplomatic cor- respondent learns in authoritative quarters that it is a pointed hint to Italy that the recent tone of her press und political speakers does not ne- cord with the spirit of the "gentle- men's agreement" between Italy and Britain.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 6th day of May, 1910, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency, the Governor of one
It is considered unfortunate that this
attitude should be taken by the Lot of Crown Land at Cheung-italian press at a time when Anglo- Sha Wan, in the Colony of Hong Italian trade talks were promising to Kong, for a term of 75 years, bear fruit. commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at Grown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 6th day of May, 1910, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor.of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshui- po, in the Colony of Hong Kong. for a term of 75 years, com- mencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to he fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years lens the last three days to deposit with thereof.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- wal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required authorised officer who will be present at the
an
BATTLING FOR AIR SUKEMACY
FROM PAGE ONE
the Royal Air Force bombing aircraft last night.
"The attacks were
made on
the aerodromes at Stavanger, Fornebu (Oslo) and Aalborg (Denmark).
The attacks were pressed home in the face of strong opposition front anti-aircraft guns and enemy fighter
planes.
"Not only would it be incumbent upon America
Canada. to defend
prepared to see. it become a German province, but she The Chung Hwa Girls' Basketball would also have to protect Australia. touring team from the Philippines and New Zenland from Japan." ended a successful vsilt to the Colony yesterday, when they defeated the Hongkong Stars by the close margin: of 15-13.
Car Smashed And Robbed
The team will be leaving the Colony to-day at 8 p.m. for Manila. It is disclosed that they have been invited to play at Macno, but inve had to decline as the requirements wore that they should play
four
Capt. P. II. MacMillan, of the gumes in four days. Also, they were Royal Artillery, reports that while to pay all their expenses, Macao not his car was parked in Victorin Road being able to guarantee anything.
window. WBK yesterday, the rear Mr. C. C. Lim, manager of the smashed and a basket containing a tearn hus expressed his heartfelt op- Military uniform and some toilet re- preciation of the sportsmanship of quisites was stolen.
crowds who attended the games the
The basket was later found aban doned near the hillside, and only o nightly.
From the team's series of matches small case containing studs wns in Hongkong, the Chinese Wounded missing.
and Refugee Fund has benefited con- siderably. It is estimated that! $1,200 was collected in the third match against the Hongkong Stars.
BRITISH WARSHIPS ATTACK ANOTHER GERMAN CONVOY
FROM PAGE ONE
were believed to have formed two canvoys steaming north.
A great number of aircraft were in action.
Irregular Stock Exchange
LONDON, May 1 (Reuter).—The Stock Exchange to-day was irregular though the undor-tone was firm.
Bonds of the Mediterranean gov- ernments eased on anxieties concern- ing that region Glit-edged narrowly.
securities fluctuated
Industrial losses oppeared to out-›› number the gains.
was
One of the specific agreements in "Preliminary reports indicate that which progress was being made would heavy damage was inflleled provide for the construction of ship-aerodromes and on enemy aircraft.
on the
At least one ship was seen, ablaze, Of the commodities, shellac sellers A violent cannonade was also were more willing to meet trade in- ping tonnage for Britain in Italy in
"Casualtics were inflicted
there on heard from the fortress of Mamtrand, quiry. Consequently exchange for conl.
Lenemy fighter planes, at least three where at 8.30 to-night another ship better business at the lower prices. Mediterranean Ships Unaffected of which are known to have been was seen on fire and believed to have Seven and eight shillings wero bald.
CAIRO, May 1 (Reuter)-Ship-shot down.
Wall Street was easy, * "Seven of our aircraft were Jost ping companies at Port Said ond Suez are advised that British ships during these operations. are being diverted via the Cope
"A further attack is being carried out this morning. route.
British
naval authorities here state that British shipping within the Mediterranean is unaffected by the Government's measures.
Until three days ago, homeward allowed to proceed into the Mediter ranean but since, then British ships in the Red Sen have been requested
Only Slight Damago. Saya DNB SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, May 1 (UP)-The official DNB agency, commenting on the R.A.F. rald on the Nazi air base at only slight damage was caused.
Intending bidders are advised sale, the sum of two hundred British shipping north of Aden was Aalborg in Denmark, claims that immediately after the dispo-dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum sal of the lot the Purchaser (if will be refunded on payment of not the applicant) will be required the Purchase prico,
Summing up the case, Mr. Mac- Indyen remarked that as Sergeant Groves had been wearing a mackin- tosh over his uniform that night, it was just possible that he had not been distinguished-as-a-police officer--to-depasit-with-an-authorised PARTICULARS_OF_THE_LOT. Defendant had therefore the benefit officer who will be present at the two hundred The summons was accordingly dis-sale, tie sum of
dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded'on payment of
of the doubt.
misucd.
THEFT OF DAIRY the Purchase price.
FARM BUTTER
56 Pounds Hidden In Cabbage-Can
Admitting the theft of 50 lbs. of butter from the Dairy Farm lee and Cold Storage Co., Penuinglon Street, Lom Yam-kwal, 10, coolie of the Company, was given two months' hard labour by Mr. Sheldon at the / Central Magistracy this morning. The butter was valued at $90.
Lau Yl-yau, 17, hmwker, whe pleaded guilty to having
alded and abetted Lam, was remanded for seven days in gnel custody.
Det.-Sgt. Morrison aid that about 9 p.m. yesterday the watchman of the Company saw the butter in a cabbage-con in the garage, and kept a watch over . Later Lau came along and picked up the butter. On being arrested Lau said Lam hud left the butter for him to collect.
ATTITUDE OF THE NEUTRALS
FROM PAGE ONE
sentiment which Nazi Germany knows well how to explol!.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
| No of Sate
No. 279.).
New Kowloou Inland Lot Begetry No. |
Locality
Jauction of Castle Peak Road and Yen Chou
Street.
Boundary Measuremente
H. 4.
** per sale
piau.
Contents in
insur
00% 9
No. of rare
Registry No.
Locality
ng, feat.
Ann. Real
Upact Pricol
No. 2799. "New Kowloon Inland Lat
Road and Hing Wah Street,] *Junction of Castle Peak
$ 116
12,60J
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
MESSAGERIIES MARITIMES.
Steamship.
Bringing Cargo from Marseilles via
Sulgon
Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kow- Ioan, where delivery may be obtain- ed immediately after landing.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before 5th
will not be pack 1940, or they
"It is absolutely necessary for any nation that means to survive to be determined to defend its indepen- dence and its honour as are Sweden and the other neighbours of Germany,
"The moderate and even friendly Messrs-Goddard and Douglas in the
Damaged
will be examin-
ed by the Company's Surveyor
tono recently adopted by the Nazi presence of the Consignees at 10 am.
Government towards Sweden shows some recognition of her high spirit. The testing time has come for all countries. It tries out the strength of the spirit ne well as of the right arm."
HOLLAND TO TAX
WAR PROFITS
THE HAGUE, May 1 (Router).—---- The Premier, Jonkheer de Geor, is introducing a B to Parliament to tox war profits at the rate of 25 per cent. In the case of private individuals and 40 per cent. in the case of com. ponies from January 1, 1930,
on Wednesday, 1st May, 1940,
Consigners must have a Itevenue Officer in attendance when any dut!- able goods are examined by the Cont- pany's Surveyors.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R, ONE. Agent.
METROPOLE HOTEL
CENTRAL - CLEAN "COMFORTABLE - FIREPROOF!
Cheung Sha Wan
F
Boundary Afeautementa
N. B. E. W.
As per valo
pino.
PEAS
Joutsatsi
5,400
sq. feet
$ 74.
Annual
Bental
Canned Peas
are so much better DELIGHTFULLY FRESH
Insist on Sunkist
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Sele Distributors
W. R. Loxley
& Co. (China) Ltd.
bres, Fries
to Fail for Britain via the Cape.
Only Far East And Australian Ships
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
LONDON, May 1 (UP)-It is re- liably stated that the British Ad- miralty's order to British ships to
that
BRILLIANT R.A.F. RAID -IN-FACE-OF-HOT-
OPPOSITION
FROM PAGE ONE
avoid the Mediterranean upplies for of bombers started a series of ralds the present only to transit traffic to which continued until the early hours and from the Far East and Australie.of to-day.
British vessels bound only for
Mediterranean ports are still being permitted to enter the inland seu.
Altogether it is known that four encany machines were brought down. Among the ascertained results of The explanation is understood to the ruld on Fornebu was a fre visible be that s some of the British mer-over 30 miles away. chantmen engaged on the Australian service are among the finest ships passing through the Suez Canal. Vessels plying in the Mediterranean are of a more modest quality.
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Italian Loan Unquoted
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, May 1 (UP)The i Italian 7 per cent. Loan was un- quoted on the London Stock change to-day.
Raids Last All Day LONDON, May (Reuter)-It
WDS learned In an authoritative
source that the aerial bombardment of Stavanger was resumed this morn- ing when the R.A.F. Bomber Com- mand launched a day-long rald.
No enemy fighters were encoun- tered.
The damage inflicted in the pre- Ex-vious raids was plainly visible on the weather was perfect and visibility extended to 60 miles.
Its previous quotation was 54.
French Concern
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, May 2 (Domel)Con siderable concern is felt by the French Foreign Ofice regarding future relations between France and Italy, according to a Ministry spokes-
mnn.
A report from Rome states that the possibility of an Allied blockade of the Mediterranean at Gibraltar and Suez is now
envisaged
Italy. by The Importance attached by the Italian Government to the British
The nerodrome was attached with a large number of high explosive recorded a series of hits on the land- bumby, and bursts of smoke and flume
ing ground.
All the British aircraft returned safely to their bases.
HOW TO.. SHORTEN
action in ordering shipping to overt CONVALESCENCE
to the Cape route is
publication by the government of a
communique in which is given a Brl-
tish slatement of this action.
,
Not To Go To War Yet
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, May 2 (UP)-Count Clano, the Italian Foreign Minister, is reported to have given an nssur- ance to the British Charge d'Aitaires, Sir Noel Charles, that Italy does not plan to enter the war at present.
It is nuthoritatively stated that a similar assuranen has been given to the US. Ambassador by Signor
Mussolini.
Attack On. Slave
SPECIAL TO. THE "TELEGRAPH" HOME, May 2 (UP),-The Italian Press has returned to its attacks on Yugo-Slavin,
Some of the nowspapers bitterly point out that, although, measures were adopted! recently Against foreigners vint in Yuge-Slavio, nelther British nor French subjects have been among those expelled.
A long convalescence tedious
and
is both
tiring to doctor and patient After many operations and inesses, diges- tion is affected and impaired, yet it is necessary to eat well to regain your strength quickly.
The trouble is that the very thought of food is often repul- sive. Doctors have found that Horlicks is generally liked by the patient and that it is very quickly digested, and absorbed. Horlicks quickly poura ле strength and vigour into your exhausted body. Your con- valescence is shortened. Soon you feel full of life again. Keep Horlicks always ready at home,
been munk.
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Beautiful wrist watches in precious
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Wedding Gifts of merit and quality
Sterling silver, cut glass . finest electro plate, etc. The most extensive showing we have over
displayed.
Come and inspect the desirable gift values we are featuring.
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Chater Road, Hongkong
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