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All

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"HONGKONG AS REVEALED BY THE CAMERA" Second Edition. Over excellent views of the

00 Colony. Price $1.30. Obtainable at Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, South China Morning Post, Lid., Wyndham Street.

EVACUATION VOTE OPPOSED

FROM PAGE ONE

Apply 25 Blue Pool Road, Top Floor, from 2-5 pm,

G. R.

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 29th day of July, 1940, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of four Lots of Crown Land at Kam Tain. in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown 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.

it seems to me to lack weight, in view of the sheer Impossibility of ovaruut- Ing the hundreds of thousands of Chinese women and children who live in our midst. Any comparison with fortresses, pure and simple, like Gibraltar or Multa, must, therefore, sat of the let the Purchaser (if be fallacious.

Contrary To Principles

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo-

nut the applicant) will be required

to deposit with an authorised

"The deportation of women from the Colony, against their will, is officer who will be present at the entirely contrary to those principles unle, the sum of two hundred

of freedom and justice for which we dollars, ($300) in cash. This sum are fighting in Europe, in our struggle will be refunded on payment of against Nazi Germany.

"The sooner compulsory evacuathe. Purchase price.

caused

tion, which has already widespread misery and unemploy-

ment, is abolished, the better,

Chinese Voto Against

The Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, speaking to

the same motion, declared:

"My colleagues and (as re- presentatives of the Chnlese on this Council) have very onxlously con- sidered our position in regard to this vote, and I feel it right that I should make a short statement to explain why we have felt it our duty to vote against it.

ominous,

"This item contains an but perhaps inevitable, warning that it is not at present possible to what this expense will estimatu amount to; the supplementary vote of $10,000 which is now requested must therefore be regarded as a taken Vote."

Want Blank Cheque "This Council was never consulted on the question of compulsory eva- cuation. The Finance Committee is now being asked to give a blank cheque in respect of an expenditure which this Council has never approv cd and for an object which

has dumbfounded the Colony and caused universal complaint and criticism.

announcements which have appeared in the Press it would appear that Government is making itself responsible not only for the actual cost of transport to Manila and Australia and return to Hongkong, but also for the mainten- ance of the familles of those who can- not afford to maintain emselves. The period of evacuation is indefinite, It may be for 3 months, 6 months, or a number of years.

"Therefore the position, as it up- pears to us, is that the tax-payers of This Colony are being made to pay for the evacuation of a very small and selected section of the community and, whenever necessary, for their

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Sale.

Shul Inland LotRegistry No.

Sheung Sh

Locality

Kam Tsin.

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Doundary

Measurements

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per sale

plan.

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Upset Price

about

21.780 37,220, 138,900 201,486

5871 $1,504 $3,557 $3,059

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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 29th day of July, 1940, 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 Sham- shulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown 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.

Intending bidders are advised

maintenance and support during an that immediately after the dispo- Indefinite period leaving some 90.9% sal of the lot the Purchaser (if of the population uncared for an un- protected when an emergency does not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised

come.

Sympathy For Evacucos officer who will be present at the

"I am aware that most if not all sale, the sum

of two hundred

of the evacuees did not asks for and dollars, ($200) in cash. This summ

did not like the evacuation; that they will be refunded on payment of naturally resent the enforced separa- tion from those near and dear to the Purchase price.

them, and that their husbands suffer

and will continue to suffer great PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Anancial burdens and hardships aris-

ing from the evacuation. In all sin-

cerity,

them.

I keenly sympathise with

"Moreover, I know that many of

the evacuees lave, very bitter tales

to tell of what I can only describo

in

AN disgraceful discrimination treatment meted out to them, not by fenia Authrafties and people to whom this Colony owes a great debt of gratitude, but by charged by the Hongkong Govern- meat to look after their welfare. hope that these complaints are being. fully Investigated by Government.

Principle involved "I know further that those not compulsorily evacuated have much to be thankful for in the existing cir cumstances. But the terrible hard- ships of the evacuees, the financiul sacrifices which husbands of the

have to evacuees have

and the beat, and vantages at the present time of those not compulsorily ovacuated, enn huve na relevancy on the point of principle that some million and a half people In Hongkong are made to pay for the evacuation

maintenance of some and

My colleagues.

the ad-

No. of Sale.

Registry No.

Junction of Pel Ho

Street

and Tal Po

Locally

Road, Shamshulpa.

Boundary Keasurements

N., W.

}Wordfees]serijtret]

as per sale

plan.

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5,000. people and frenlige very has as yet not been able to do any keenly, the dimeulties of Government thing either for their evacuation or and the last thing, wo wish to do is for their protection during an emer to embarrass Government. But as goney. and who bear some 80% of representatives of some 98% of the the burden of taxation, we feel it our population for whom, Government, duty to vole against this item.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

QUESTIONS. IN COUNCIL

FROM PAGE ONE

Uile action was taken en Instructions from the war Cabinet.

(2) If the former, was the order in terms that only Bettish women

More Survivors

Landed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

- BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, July 24 (UP)—Seventeen survivors of a British merchant ship sunk by a German raider were landed to-day at St. Kitta.

and children of pure European House Of Lords In

desceni should be evacuated? A-The terms of the orders, were that this should be done as a first! step.

(3) If the answer to (2) is in the

affirmative,

Government did draw the attention of the Home Government to the following: (a) that there is in the Colony a largo number of British Wimen and children who are no! of pure European descent? (b) lie consequent discrimination

Involved in the said order? A-The answer is in the negative. His Majesty's Government is aware of the position.

(4) If the answer to (1) is that the said evacuation was directed by the Hongkong Government, will Government state its rese sons for limiting it as indicated In (2)?

A-Does not arise.

Secret Session

LONDON, July 24 (Reuter)-When the House of Lords met this after- noon, it went into a secret session and discussed the Government's foreign| polity.

THE WAR FUND

The War Fund inaugurated by the S. C. M. Post. Ltd., totalled $1,280,- 200.15 yesterday.

Latest donations received are the following:

Mr. E. Toutard... Cing Motor Bus Co., Ltd,

Sale of old newspapers, etc, per

Cheero Club

2,000

300

5.02

Longer Work Hours

For Rumanians

The September Scheme

BUCHAREST, July 24 (Reuter). (6) Is it not a fact that

(a) before September

1539 Δ. Απ

labour regime is emergency scheme had been drawn up established in Rumania by a decree by a Committee appointed by published to-day enabling the Gov Government, which scheme ernment to expand the working time provided for the evacuation in industries and transport organisa- inter alia of women and chili- tions beyond the eight-hour day at dren who British Sub- present in force. Joets?

All holidaya and Sunday leave' mny (b) that the sald Committee, re- be cancelled at armament works and commeraled "selective evacua- women may be employed on night

the Lion"

available work. Accommodation fell short of requirements and suggested further Chat I reasonable basis for determining

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order of selection would be: (1) Naval and Naval Volun- Leer fambles;

(41) 318itary, RAF. HK.V.D.C. familles;

(i) Civilian familles.

And

(e) at those 10 whom the operation of the scheme was entrusted were unequivocally i informed tli. upon An evacuation, and Irrespective

the uf

question of commodation, the said order of seleciton or precedence] would be observed?

(d) that before September 1930

personnel had been recruited) for the purpose of putting the scheme into operation when the occasion arose?

te) that the said scheme was de- signed to operate at short notice?

S

regards the, recent

not of pure Europeon descent to be evacuated?

A-Yes, if occasion arises and if sustable arrangements can be made.

(9) If so, when?

A-When occasion arlars.

(10) If not, why not?

A-See the answer to 13. (11) Are British women and children

who are not of puro European descent to be evacuated?

A This cannot be guaraniced but what is possible will be done. (12) If so, when?

A.-When occasion arises. (13) If not, why not?

July 25, 1940.

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difficuliles such as lack of shipping or the difficulty of obtaining ad- mission to other territories.

(14)

Frank Statement Wanted

the answers to (8) and/or

Sing Tao Held To (11) are in the negative, should Draw In Singapore

nol Government have made an early statement accordingly, so that the many concerned might make their own arrangement? A-There has never been any A. The 1839 scheme was drawn up reason why persons who so desire

(5)

that as

there evacuation

was

question of short notice?

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to meet a contingency which has not should not make their own arrange- yet arises, and it is considered un-ments to leave Iongkong.

cumstances.

Should the situation alter appropriate

ate steps will be taken. Who's To Pay

SINGAPORE, July 25 (Reuter).— Reputed to be one of the strongest soccer teams in China, the Sing Tao Sports Club, which felded several Olympic players, were held to a draw yesterday by die United Services.

necessary to adopt it in present elr (16) las Government any definite The score was 1-1. The match

policy in regard to evacuation? Was watched by a crowd of 10,000. A-Yes, but

Both teams gave a brilliant dis- this policy must naturally vary according to circum- play. riances, (16) It no, will Government make a full and frank statement with regard thereto?

(6) If the answers to (8) (a) and b) aro in the affirmative will Government state why the said scheme and order of precedence were abandoned in favour of the evacuation as in fact car ried out?

A. See my reply to question 5, (7) Who is to bear the cost of the

recent evacuation?

A.--The answer must be understood in connection with the reply to quen- tion 15. In view of the present world

situation has been considered ex- pedlent to remove from the Colony as many as possible of those wonten and children who are not normally

Cheong Wing-choy. the Sing Tho goal-keeper, saved the Chinese from: defeat.

SHANGHAI PAPER

CLOSES

DOWN

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI, July 24 (UP)--The

A-The cost of transport of civi- Han families will he met from Hong-domielled here, and-can-most-con-newspaper-Ta-Mei-Pao-operated kong funds. The question of the ex-veniently be established elsewhere. by the "Mercury-Post," ceased tent to which maintenance will be Should the situation unhappily de- publication to-night. provided from the same source is terlorale further measures may be It is believed the action. was taken advisable, If so, the steps already by the management in order to under discussion.

(8) Are wives and families of mem-taken will have greatly simplified the protect the Chinese staff against

bers of the II.K.V.D.C. who are problem.

terrorism.

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Radio programme Broadcast by ZBW on a Frequency of 845 k.e's. and on short wave from 1-2.15 p.m. and 8-11 pm, on 0.52 m.c's. per second,

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COLONY'S-PRIZE COURT MEETS

FROM PAGE ONE

kong and Shanghai Bank. In fact the bil of lading was endorsed to the Bank..

The affidavit of Mr. Ritchle, of Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, stated that the Intended purchasers of the goods were Sander. Wieler und Co. an enemy concern and of which the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank had been appointed liquidators. The ship's documents reached Hongkong after the outbreak of war while the cargo arrived in October, 1039, when It was detained and seized as prize by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

From Czechoslovakia

The case of woollen plece goods seized from the Viceroy of India, успі on Mr. Gould, come from Czechoslovakia, an enemy occupied country. They were consigned to the Silani Silk Store through Jardine, Matheson and Co.

No claim had been made and the period required had expired.

Hi Lordship made an order for condemnation in respect "of·cach cargo.

GERMAN FINED

By answering a summons at South- end a German walter, Louis Put- zinger, of Wardour-street, London," W., became liable to internment un- der the order relating to East Coast districts.

Ile had visited Canvey Island, a protected area, on April 22 without permission, and the summons waş |issued before the regulation camê, Intó force for the Southend area, He was fined us, and escorted to a London train.

SHANGHAI, July 25 (Domel). The British For Eastern Flect has left Singapore possibly for Near Eagl or Africa, according to information, reaching here.

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