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Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

CLASSIFIED NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 4 FRENCH ARMIES WHAT AWAITS

ADVERTISEMENTS 25 words $2.50

for 3 days propaid WANTED KNOWN.

SUMMER SALE at Hongkong Fumi-" ture Company Lid., No. 8, Queen's Road, Central. Inspection la cordially invited;

WANTED TO BUY.

WE PAY high prices for all gold and silver articles, diamonds, Jade and Jowels. Apply China Gold Refining Co. Room, Pedder Buliding, 2nd floor

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MR. M. J. CHAO,

c/o Journal Wah Kui Po, Telophone 2261, Macao

APOLOGY

On the 12th of June, 1940, we WE OFFER highest prices to any published a roport dealing with amount of gold articles, jades, jewels,

the closure of Italian businesses diamonds, etc. Apply Eurasia Gold Refining Co., 7th floor, China Build-in Hongkong, at the conclusion of

which we stated as follows:- ing. Tel. 30727. No holidays.

FOR SALE.

*HONGKONG as REVEALED BY THR CAMERA" Second Edition. of the Over 60 excellent views Colony. Price $1.30. Obtainable at Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, Bouth China Morning Post, Ltd., Wyndham Street.

CRACK PACIFIC LINER EXPLODES

FROM PAGE ONE

Manila has intercepted a message from the Japanese steamer Selwe Maru (7,210 tons), stating that she is aground near Bainan Strait.

The exact position given in the 5.0.5.

Lolitude 20.33 Longitude 108.55 cast.

north,

The ship was en route from Saigen

to Yokohama.

"The other business firms run by Italians such an

....and Marconi's Wireless

Telegraph Co., are also buing

and closed by the

FIGHT ON

FROM PAGE ONE

of Orleans and other rlver town.

HITLER

June 19, 1940.

FAILED TO TROUBLE IN JAPANESE

REGISTER

LONDON, June 10 (Reuter)-The

Balrom Harkishindas Daswini, .of dimeulties of the hour have only stiffened the determiuntion of Britain Di Caine Road, ground floor, appear. and the Empire to fight on and gathered before Mr. H. G. Sheldon at the Central Magistracy this morning on full strength in men and arms.

year.

LATVIA

Demonstrations By

Riga Citizens

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH"

ADMISSION

Chinese Re-entry Into Ichang

Chinese

Enemy detachments which got across

Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary of a charge of failing to register under the river are being held at the canal State for War, suld in the House of the Registration of Persons Ordin- which run parallel to the Loire.

TALLINN, June 18, (UP).---- The Japanese officially admit 3. East, where the troops have Commons yesterday that with this in nnce,

Defendant pleaded guilty and sald Reliable reports from Riga to- that the Chinese re-entered been in a serious plight since

the view, the calling up of men for fight- services has been

greatly he

knew he had to register his day state that several scores of Ichang yesterday. But it is. German break-through at Chom-accelerated in the last five weeks, and arrival but that he had been ill. paigne,

Si, Hill said that defendant arriv- civilians were killed and wound-claimed that the city was again Losses to the French Air Force mord men have been called up than

st during the first four months of the cd from Singapore by the steamered during disturbances on Mon-re-captured by the Japanese this have been made up and it is

Hosang on March 30 and did not re- day after the Russian troops morning. strong despite its lack of numbers.

gister until Juno 11. British subjects had entered Latvin. The French Navy is intact.

were allowed two months' time in which to register, and defendant had been slow in reporting his arrival. There were others who came at the who reported their arrival. same time SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" The excuse that he had been. it was BORDEAUX, June 19 (UP).—The' not given to the Police, following official communique hos Defendant, who was stated to be been issued by the French Ministry an employee of a silk store, was of Defence:

fined $50,

Nazi Push On

SPECIAL TO THE "TELCANAPH" BERLIN, June 18 (UP)--Mo- torised German units are continuing a relenticas offensive against the broken French armles which, split Jato four, are being pushed steadily to the Altantic.

The German forces are driving westwards along four distinct lines.

One column is pouring through

and Brittany from Normandy accond column is pushing along the Loire River.

to-night, is still intact and reslating strenuously.

Duty To Fight

"All French and Allies land, sca and air forces are still combatanis

and no armistice or suspension of hostilities has been effected.

"The French forces only envisage

The third advance le southwards the along the Loire parallel with Swiss frontier with the apparent in-negotiations which have not yet be tention of contacting the Italian army gun. watched

"It is the duty of everyone, there- Authorities:"

at Savoy.

The fourth German Army Is fore, to continue realstonec.” We hereby admit and agree that attempting to deal with the Maginot

An ometal spokesman states that Is Dghting as Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. | Line which, it was officially admitted the French Army

vigorously as ever. Ltd., registered in England, and its subsidiaries, Marconi (China). Ltd., regbitered in Hongkong, and

Marconi

International Marine Communication Co. Ltd., rogister- ed in England, are British com- panies entirely managed and controlled by. British subjects and are not in any way whatsoever Italian businesses or managed or controlled by Italians. We also

that there is

truth admit whatsoever in the statement that

по

these companies are being watch-

A salvage vessel has reached theed and closed by the Authorities. scene, but it la feared that the con-- We hereby tender

dition of the ship is hopeless. The crew of 53 are safe. There were no passengers.

our

doop apologies to these Companies for these false and damaging state- ments and unreservedly withdraw

ITALIAN CHUTE such statements.

TROOPS

FROM PAGE ONE

onslaught, which

is now being

carried out from the front, the two flanks and the rear.

Stubborn resistance has been en- countered by the Germans In the region north of Metz, where the Maginot Line is being attacked from. the rear.

In Brittany, the Germans have entered Rennes

We also deeply regret that any such statement should have appeared in our papers,

KUNG SHEUNG YAT PO,

WAH KIU YAT PO,

TSUN WAN YAT PO,

TIN KWONG FO.

On the 11th June, 1940, we also

On the English Channel, the Ger-published a report dealing with mans have now entered Cherbourg Italy's entry into the war and the position of Italian businesses In Hongkong, at the conclusion of which we stated as follows:-

Radio Dealers

Summoned

Sold Wireless Sets Without Licenco

is

"There have been many Italians doing business in Hongkong. One of the larger business arms Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. which has announced the closure .of its business."

We now desire to Associate --A-summons for selling - radio-sets | ourselves without qualification-

without a licence was brought against with the admissions, apologies and the Four Lines Company, uf 24 Johnston Road, before Mr. H. G. regrets expressed above.

were •1wo

Sheldon at the Central Magistracy this morning. There counts, the first being a sale to Mr. Thom on January 10 and the other to Min Kwong on March 1.

won In

SING TAO MAN PAO.

FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

What to do to help a child

or

Mr. F. H. Loseby said that he was appearing for the proprietor and was under a certain amount of difcully because the summons was issued on the firm. However, If His Worship thought that the summons order, he would plead guilty,

Mr. Loseby pointed out that the firm had a llence last year but did not renew it. They acted as com- mission agents but gave a receipt in concerning a child, would be doing their own name. He asked for a an act of kindness by communicating light fine saying that it was only a at once with—

technical offence.

Anyone knowing of a child who has been assaulted, neglected, Ill-treated in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health, or knowing of a parent who is seeking advice on any matter

The

Hon. General

Secretary,

Mr. J. Key, Inspector of Wireless,HKSP.C., Old City Hall. said that the sales resulted in a profit The Inspector, 49, Pokfulam Road,

of about $30 to the Four Lines Com- 1st floor.

pany.

Defendants were fined $15 on each

count.

WHIST DRIVE - FOR B.W.O.F.

The Inspector, 12 Stone Nullah

2nd. Floor. The

Lane spoctor, 12, Sai Young Chol

St. Kowloon.

The Inspector, 52, Argyle St, Kowloon.

All further stepa will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society.

The Informant's name will be kept strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved.

The Hongkong Football Referees Association are holding their monthly Whist Drive at the Hotel Cecil, com- mencing at 8.30 p.m. This Whist) ta Drive, like all future functions the Referees will hold, will be in Ald of the B.W.OF., and it is hoped that it will be a very great success.

The Referees have given up the idea of building a club house until after the war, and in the meantime will hold their regular Whist Drives

to ussiet this very good cause.

Very good prizes are promised, two

of which have been kindly presented

Mobilisation Of Materials

Important Decision By Canada

OTTAWA, June 18 (Reuter).

and

by Mrs. G. V. Hobbs, Chairman of A Bill authorising the mobi

the Entertainment Committee of the lisation of all human

B.W.OF.

Mrs. Dove has kindly consented to material resources of Canada for the conclusion the prosecution of the war will

present the prizes at t

of the Drive,

be introduced in Parliament,

Mr. M. Minthan will be M. C. as announced Mr. Mackenzie King sisted by Messrs. W: H. Glover, W. Hin the House of Commons. Foster, B. Baker, and G. B. Taylor.

Tielets are $1 each including re-

Compulsory service will apply only

freshments and are obtainabia from 1o service in Canada.

any Football Referee or at the door.

Nott-proceeds will be donated to the. B.W.OF. (Ambulance): Fund.

Recruiting for service overseas will continue. voluntarily.

Decision Applaudod

A crowded house applauded Mr. Mackenzia King's declaration that the Drillsh decision to continue tho METROPOLE

war was also the decision of Canada. National registration of Canadian HOTEL

manpower will be made immediately and a department-of-National-Eervico CENTRAL # CLEAN

under a minister will be installed to COMFORTABLE-FIREPROOF direct the mobilization of individuals

and groups.for, wat services.

Roosevelt's "War Declaration"

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Civilians paraded the streets and stoned the windows of the central police station where Russian officers ordered the Latvian pollee to fire en the crowds,

the

Policomen

Killed Several policemen were also killed. Ambulances raced through streets of Riga all day. Later n cur- few was inaugurated for 10 p.m. and citizens were forbidden to assemble in groups larger than four persona.

The Latvian President broadcast to the people asking them to remain colm and to rospect the soldiers.

Russian

PHILADELPHIA, June 16 (UP).--} war" on Germany in his recent Mr. Glenn Frank, Chairman of the speech at Charlottesville.

In the course of the speech, Pre- Republican Programme Committee.

with sident Roosevelt pledged material eborges President Roosevelt "making an informal declaration of resources for the Allies.

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Explaining yesterday's success, "Domel" states that the Japanese knew the Chinese were ap- proaching, so they evacuated the city In order to decoy the Chinesel

"Enticed by the Japanese action, the Chinese troops re-entered Jehang," said "Domel," which claims that they were subsequently repelled.

H.K. Defence Reserve

Division Into Three Groups Proposed

In order to assist the Compulsory Service tribunal in making their as- signments and re-assignments to the three groups into which the Hong- kong Defence Reserve is divided,. ariendments are proposed to the Compulsory Service Ordinance.

The draft amendments are pub- lished to-day and will come, before the Legislative Council to-morrow.

They are oa follows:

Sub-section (2) of Section II of the Compulsory Service Ordinance, 1030,.. as amended by Government Notinca tions No. 855 of 1939 and No. 004 of 1010, is repo

repealed the following. ub-section is substituted therefor;

and

(2) The said reserve shall be divided into groups, to which the members shall be respectively assign- ed by the tribunal, namely (a) combatant grutip

key-posts group consisting of persons who, in the event of any emergency contemplated by the: Compulsory Service Tribunal, will be primarily required, in the opinion of the tribunal, to continue in the work In which they are normally engaged;

cont

(c) a general group for essential services consisting of persons who, in the event of any emergency. templated by the Compulsory Service tribunal will be primarily required, in the opinion of the tribunal, to per- form essential services which are not those in which they are normally engaged;

Tribunal's Powers

Provided that, subject to the pro- visions of section 8 as to appeals, the Compulsory Service Tribunal may at any time revoke or vary an assign- ment of a person to à particular group and may assign him to another group:

Provided also that no person who has attained the age of forly six years, or who expresses a conscientious ob- jection of the underiaking of com- batant service; shall without his con- sent be assigned to the combatant group: ----

Provided further that any male British subject of whatever nge may at any time, with the consent of the proper mliltary authority, volun- tarily enrol himself in the key-posts group or the essential service group of the reserve.

Ban On Ships For Indo-China Statement Made By French Consul

The ban imposed yesterday on clearances of all ships leaving Hong- kong for French Indo-China and ・・ French ports is still under considera- tion, the "Telegraph" was told by the French Consul-General et Hongkong, M. Louis Reynaud this morning.

It is understood that the ban will be applied only upon Allied

ehlpr proceeding to French European ports from Indo-China as it is not known. which ports are or will fall into Ger- man hands,

May Be Lifted Soon

bday

The ban on coastal steamers is ex- pected to be lifted shortly and has been only a temporary measure. It is pointed out that the ban on ships In this part of the world has nothing to do with the recent Japanese threat to Indo-China regarding the transit of munitions for China,

The clearance of the Norwegian steamer Proteus salling for Indo- China

was stopped this morning. Other vessels held back are the Elio Moller and the Norwegian steamer Mimer.

A French mail liner is due at Hong- kong from Shanghal to-morrow, but it is understood that she will be allowed to proceed to Saigon, where she will be given fresh instructions,

No Ships For Indo China The clearances of all ships leaving Hongkong for French Indo-China and French ports was suddenly stopped yesterday afternoon..

...

It is understood that this proceduro has become necessary and will remain in force until the French altitude clorifica,

Ships stopped yesterday included the British steamer Elsie Maller and small Norwegian steamor Mimer. Butterfeld and Swire and Jardino's ships will also be affected if the ruling in continued.

the

The naval authorities at Hongkong told the "Telegraph" this morning that the matter of clearancea to French ports won still undor, con- sideration.

It was announced over, the radio. tost night that ali Allied shipping pro- ceeding to Frouch and French colonial, ports have been ordered to proceed to Zie nearest British port,