1940-11-08 — Page 15

1

WHAT U.S. WANTS FOR ARMS

Morgenthau & Public Debt

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7` (Reuter).—“We have just begun to re-arm," declared Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary to the Treasury, when he announced that the Treasury would ask Con- gress to raise the statutory debt limit' by an estimated $16,000,- 000,000 in order to meet the costs of the national defence pro- gramme.

Mr. Morgenthau, speaking at a press conference stated that this increase in the public debt limit would be sufficient to carry the Treasury through the fiscal year of 1942.

Asked if the increase was consider- ed sufficient for: the next four years, he replied in the negative, asserting that the United States had only just begun to re-arm....

He added that the Treasury would recommend to Congress that future Issues of Governinent securities should be taxed and he hoped that Congress would make both Federal and local government obligations taxable. though this would only apply to future issues.

Increased Taxes Mr. Morgenthau stated that the debt increased would very ilkely be accompanied

taxes, by increased

not think it possible to

though ony as you go" basis,

establish

He explained that as the defence programme gets into full swing, the question of increasing prices and pos- ible inflation will arise, but he did not fear inflation.

Prices Soar

Berlin Is

Bombed

In Bad

Weather

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH'

LONDON, Nov. 7 (UP)-The R.A.F., flying blind through heavy clouds and storms to- ward, Berlin last night, bombed the important aero-engine works in Berlin's Spandau district, and also the railway freight yards northwest of the Capital,

Weather conditions made it impossible to record detailed observations of the results.

Friday:

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Nove

1940

Canada's New Governor-General NEW

Looks Confidently To Future

OTTAWA, NOV. -7' (REUTER).—THE MAGNIFICENT RESISTANCE DISPLAYED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM WAS STRESSED BY THE EARL OF ATHLONE, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF CANADA, IN A SPEECH FROM THE THRONE AT THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT IN THE DOMINION HOUSE OF COMMONS.

After stating that little of freedom was now left in Europe, the Earl of Athlone "Force and fear have been supplemented by subtle intrigue, International tension has been heightened by the alliance between the Axis Powers and Japan.

"Other events, however; of greater significance, have served to confirm our confidence in the outcome of the struggle.

said:

"First and foremost has been the magnificent resistance of the United Kingdom. For four months Great Britain has constituted the front line of battle against the forces of aggression. The spectacular advanco of the enemy has been halted by the Indomitable spirit of her people."

The Earl of Athlone added that in the face of a common pistil there had arisen Д closer

an association and Increasing measure of co-operation between America and the nations of the British Commonwealth.

GERMANS

LEAVE TURKEY

-Espionage

unex-

.......

Sino-Japanese Peace

Rumours Are Denied

CHUNGKING, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-Concerning the rumour.. that the Chinese Ambassador in Berlin, Mr. Chen Chich, cabled a German recommendation of a peaceful settlement with Jap-. an, and further, that there was a discussion of the recommen dation by the Chinese Supreme National Defence Council, a categorical denial is issued to-day by the spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Office:

The spokesman describes the story as absolutely without foundation."

Invaders Withdraw · CHUNGKING. Nov, 7 (Reuter) — Further Japanese withdrawals from Cha are predicted in the future by observers.

педт

Following the Chinese occupation of Nanning and Lungchow and the withdrawal of Japanese troops from Chinese are now

Kwangslumshow of the sea coast. attacking

reported,

Chinese

After Mr. Morgentlinu's statement,

One Chinese detachment in reported the stock market became strong and

ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Reuter) to have entered the town on Sunday. active. Wall Street is regarding the The Air Ministry said that three of statement ย having Inflationary Germany's main inland harbour-A number of German nationale aspects.

Dulsberg, Mannheim and Ludwigs- haven, all on the Rhine-were attack are understood to be NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (Reuter) ed, as well as the oil refineries at pectedly leaving Turkey.

It is thought that this is con-

the Reacting to Mr. Morgenthau's state- Leung and Homburg; railway june

arrest at ment, stocks, bonds and commodity tions at Pretzsch; railway yards at nected with prices sky-rocketed in one of the Hamm, Mainz and Cologne; a factory Istanbul of an unknown number

miles 20

northens! of Cologne; biggest days of trading for several factories neur Dusseldorf; the nero of people, all or mostly Turkish months.

on suspicion of The stock market ticker was run-drone at Bolitz and the dock area at nationals, ning two minutes late at the close Dunkirk. and recorded gains as high no eight points. The turnover exceeded 2000res.

more

led the upward swing which then

overcame yesterday's losses resulting from the re-election of President Roosevelt.

Bullishness also appeared in the Chicago grain market, where whent at one time soared as much as four cents in the biggest single day rise

of the year. "

Villagers See Vision Of Christ

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LEWES, Eng. Nov. 7 (UP)-Ten, persons in the village of Firle to-day reported seeing a vision of Christ in the sky which they interpreted as

British.victory.

FRED PERRY DIVORCED

espionage.

The number arrested is re- ported to be about 40,

Twenty Classes Called Up ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Reuter) Turks of milltary age who are not called to the colours with their respective classes for compulsory military training are now being ordered to report for training.

Twenty classes are affected. This is presumed to be one of the

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 (Reu- ter).-Helen Vinson, film star wife of Fred Perry, well known British lawn tennis player, was

mensures foreshadowed by the Pre- granted a divorce from him to-sident for strengthening the Turkish day.

armed forces. Mrs. Perry told the judge that her husband was restless at nights and would argue and loudly slam, the docre and throw furniture around.

"He would keep this up until 4 and 6 am: It went on until I lost my appetite and weight and became very nervous," she said.

Perry was married to Miss Vinzon six years ago at Harrison, New York.

Roosevelt Receives British Buying Agent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Reuler).-The announcement that Mr. Arthur Purvis, head of the British Purchasing Commission in the United States, is at present conferring with President

Democrats' Clean Sweep

Congress Majority

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (UP).-The Intest available unomcial returns to-day show that the Democrats hold 208 seats in the House and the Rc- publicans 102. In the Senate, the Democrats hold 86 seats, the Re- publicans 20 and the Progressives one.

Observers believe that the results; forceast closer Congressional co- operation with President Roosevelt's policies, and also that the mid-west Republican leaders are assuming greater party control,

The Administration is expected to benefit from the House gains, parti-

The retirement of the Japanese from the Yangise valley is resulting in the

the renewed Chinese activities in Shanghal and Nanking areas,

occupation of Matang below The Klukiang Artillery is shelling Ichung city.

Meanwhile half of the 400 Japanese planes which were concentrated at Hankow far the bombing' of Chung- king early last summer are reported to have been withdrawn to Japan.

Ichang Still Held

Mystery Of Attacked Convoy Silence Reigns

BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”- NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (UP).- The fate of the British convoy which was attacked in the middle German of the Atlantic by a pocket battleship of the Graf Spee class. is still hidden in war- time secrecy,

and

Shortwave listening stations ticvernment radio bureaux. which maintained a vigli since Mackay Radio picked up distress calls from the British steamers Ranaitiki and TOKYO, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-Re-Cornish City last Tuesday, sold they ports that the Japanese are about to had heard nothing further, evacuate lehang are denied here by a "Domel" dispatch from Ichang.

(Central

Chinese Successes CHUNGKING, Nov. B News) Japanese troops at Maan shan, Wangchiatal and Kwanmiaotu, north-east of Ichong ore reported to have been

driven away.

the

An unconfirmed report is being circulated here that British warships fare silent.

Both ships sailed recently from an cast coast Canadian port and are be lleved to be part of a convoy of over 40 vessels.

Wants Elimination

coal-mining town on western Of Tax Exemptions

3. A

In north Honan Chinese troops made another night raid at Talaotso, section the Tankou-Chinzhua

of

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Railway, on the night of November Japanese train was derailed and

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UP)-The a section of the railway track was Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry Mordanthou, announced to-day that destroyed.

According to a report from Tunki, the Treasury Department will recom the Chinese have, recaptured Yang-mend to Congress that the tax kangehen, north-east of Liyang In exemptions on all classes of Govern- Klangsu. The Japanese fled north- ment recurities be eliminated im ward.

mediately.

Craigavon Denounces False Stand Of Eire

Her Neutrality Imperils U.K.

'Roosevelt has aroused speculation whether the President may cularly since the additional members of Northern Ireland, has made the following statement on Mr.

not even now be considering further aid.

Teach Children the

KLEENEX HABIT

Give Klosses to the young- aters to take to school ... hankles for unlity nosos, for wiping sticky Angers. Only Kleenex has the exola. sive "Serve-A-Tissue" Box.

It saves as it serves.

in gay, cheerful cators:

White, Green, Orchid, Peach

For dow

FINEST

"CHINESE CHOW GOLDEN CITY

OPP. CENTRAL MARKET QUEEN'S RD, C. Telephones: 20121; G 20447.

He has been back in the capi- tal only a few hours,

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter).~Lord Craigavon, the Premier

Eamon de Valera's speech:

"However deeply the attitude

are regarded as sufficient to out-vote the G.O.P., plus the Democrat bolters. Victory Consolidated Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, the NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (Reuter) of the Eire Government may be Returns pouring in 24 hours after deplored, no one who has closely United States Ambassador to the presidential election, continue to studied each successive stage in Britain, and Mr. Henry Mor-consolidate President Roosevelt's vie- the policy of Southern Ireland genthau, Secretary of the Trea- tory in 39 out of 48 states, but can be in the least surprised.

Wendell sury, also called on the President simultaneously they gave Mr.

Willkie the biggest popular vote ever to-day.

polled by a Repubilean candidate.

After the conference, Mr. Purvis told the press that he was Bying to Britain shortly but would no doubt war return with more orders for material.

"It has been evident all along that Eire, while accepting concession after

Gandhi Abstains From Fast

In over 47,000,000 votes so far re-concession from Britain, intended to turned, Willkle is just under 4,000,000 give nothing in return.

Yields To Friends "In the midst of the war in which below Roosevelt, who has received

its nghting for the 54.5 per cent.

ent. of the total.

Empire

WARDHA, Nov. 7 (Reuter). neutrality The number of Democratic re-existence, Eire clings to Mr. Morgenthau stated that Mr. presentatives so far in the election & even though by doing so she is creat--It would appear that the ap Purvis had merely visited the Pra-204, which is six more scats than ing difficulties for the one Power to peals by Congress leaders to sident to say good-bye before starting in the present Congress.

whom she owes her present immunity Mahatma Gandhi not to under- Lake a fast as part of his cam- for England.

It unofficially reported that the from utluck by Germany.

ia Democratie Party candidate for the "Mr. de Valera's announcement Senate in New Jersey is Mr. James marks the culminating point in the paign of protest against the in- Cromwell, formerly Minister in process which we in the North have clusion of India in the war move- ment without her consent, have been partly successful.

Fate Of Poles

Is Mystery

May Be Nazi Victims

Canada.

Roosevelt's Victory

- NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (UP)—The to-day popular vote at 3 p.m. totalled:-Roosevelt 23,040,461, Wuj- kle 21,472,040.

The President now has 30 States with 440 electoral votes and Mr. LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter).Willkle ten States with 82 electorals. Uncertainty surrounds the fate

Irish Bases

of Marshal Smigly-lydz and Mr. De Valera On Polish Boldiers interned In Rumania since crossing the frontier in September last year. Owing to German penetration of Romania the Polish embassy in

Bucharest has been forced to leave, "Reuter" learns,

Before his departure the Polish

Count Raczynaki, pro teated

foresten for the last 40 years.”

Their Majesties At Mersey Side

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LIVERPOOL, Nov. 7 (UP)Their Majestica the King and Queen to-day visited the badly bombed Mersoy districts.

One woman weepingly told the Queen that her four sons had been killed. The Queen took, the woman's hand in hers and the woman then said: "I shall not mind my loss as

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Nov. 7 (UP)-Referring to Mr. Churchill's statement regard-long as we win the war."

During the visit, three air raid ing bares in Elre, Mr. Eamon de alarms were sounded.

"We have the ports Valera sald: and do not intend to give them back." There can be no question of hand-

told In an interview, Gandhi "Reuter" that the idea of fasting was 's in abeyance.”

Another Arrest.

(Reuter).— WARDHA, Nov. 7 Brahma Dutt Rainiemal, who started a novel form of passive resistance an anti-war propaganda walk-in re- ported to have been arrested five miles from here.

Brahma Dutt is presumed to be Gandhi's third nominee for a limit- ed campaign of civil disobedience.

Gt. Britain's Fascists And

Amb the violation of inter- national Ing the ports over under any condi- Chilean Claims On Italians

members of the former Polish

found Government who

Antarctica ta

the

tions whatever and there can be no

LONDON, Noy. 7 (Reuter)---Per- refuge in question of handing them over as

British as this nation remains neutral,"

associated with sons SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHUAN ..to. International rc- declared: Mr. De Valler

Not Aiding refugee soldiers should be

U-Boats

SANTIAGO, Nov. 7 (UP)The Union of Fascists detained under the Chilean Government to-day claimed Defence Regulations totalled 700. of interned until the end of the war on

Ho added that it is a ile to say all of Antarctica: between the meri whom about 100 have been released.

When Italy came into the war, condition that they would not be that German submarines or any other diang of 583 and 90 degrees west of

come 4,200 Italians were interned. Ambassador, and they should now be handed

over to the enemy, stated the submarines, are being supplied with Greenwich..

This, doen not include Little Of there about 700 have been or were provided with facilities of... transfer,

"Not only is it a lie but it is known Americs, but it does include a small members of the Italian Forcist Party. to another neutral country,

to be a falsehood by the British area which Admiral Byrd explored To date 410 en released. Government itself. Any attempt to and which Lincoln Ellsworth flow bring pressure to bear on us by

fuel and provisions in Eire ports,

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter) belligerents, by Great Britain, would Omcers of the Punjab Police have greed to a voluntary cut in pay of 40 per cent, to provide a fighter plane for, the defence of India

only lead to bloodshed. As long as CHENGTU, Nov, 6 (Central News). this Government remains in office we-A light earthquake occurred in shall defend our rights? Me De Chengt at 11.19. pim.cn Wednesday

night Valera declarediti

LONDON,

NË NOV..? (Router)-The Gavernor of Mauritius states that permission is being sought to extend the term of the present legislature pending the introduction of a new constitution.

SOCKS

for men

One of the finest selection of Men's Socks in the Colony will be found at

Mackintosh's.

Included is a large selection of the popular "Argy!!" Checks (as illustrat- ed), plain and ribbed in solid colours and various designs to suit all tastos.

+

All are made of fine quality. yarns which will give every satisfaction in

wear.

Prices range from $3 to $8.50 -all less 10% cash discount

MACKINTOSH'S LTD.

MEN'S WEAR

SPECIALISTS

No. 117,

Have You the FIGURE that Men Admire

Sho's got that attractive, slims figure to much admired by the opposite sex. She maintains her lovely figuro and keeps in perfect health by taking two Bile Beans regularly every night at bedtime. You, too, can gradually melt away those surplus pounds of fat, enjoy radiant health and get the figuro that men admire if you take Bite Beans nightly.

BILANS

QVER 1,000,000 BILE BEANS ARE SOLD EVERY DAY

All traders and dispensarien well Bila Beans. For THURS SAMPLE Wwrite agents men-

for portare.

This is how Bile Beans anti Bifc Beans are prepared from-pure-vegetable extracts. and, therefore, can be taken regularly every night with perfect safety. They, tone up the system, purify the blood and remove fat- forming residue daily. Thus keeping you healthy, happy and slim.

BILE BEANS

GIVE YOU THE FIGURE THAT, MEN" ADMIRE Agents:-Messrs. Gilman & Co., Hong Kong.

Swan, Culbertson & Fritz

Investment Bankers and Brokers

Members of New York Colton Exchange

Chicago Board of Trade.

Manila Stock Exchange

Winnipeg Grain Exchange

Commodity Exchange, Inc., New York:

Canadian Commodity Exchange, Inc.. Montreal

New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange Hongkong Sharebrokers Association Shangbai Stock Exchange

SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, MANILA and 'RUENOS AIRES

Cable Address:

SWANSTOCK

Hongkong Benevolent Society

Room 11, Ice House Street.

The Society's Room will be open on

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

from 10 A.M. to noon

Page 15Page 16