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FIRING PRACTICES

Heavy And Light Gun Shoots This Week

Firing practice as under is notlfled for to-day,

(a) Heavy Gun practice between the hours of 9 n.m, and 4 p.m. Firing Area "B" will be affected, Alterna- tive date March 20; (b) Heavy Gun anti-aircraft practice between the hours of 10 a.m. and d p.m. in the

Japanese Policy Defined

-American Help To China Resented

Tokyo, Mar. 23. Clear-cut views of the Japanese southern area of the island, Firing Army and Navy regarding the United Area "C" will be affected) forcement of defences by hostile States anti-Japanese. allitude, reln- Reserved between the hours of Pan Powers surrounding Japan, the China and 12 midnight for heavy gun prae- tice in firing areas "D" and "E" (d) coast blockade and the proposed in- Light gun practice between the hours vocation of belligerent rights, were of 6 pm and 12 midnight in dring given at the Lower House Accounts arcus "D" and "E" providing that Committee session on Saturday by

Korechika practice in para 1 (c) above Is not Lieut-Generas

Anami. Vice-Minister of War, rorried out

und Rear- Adantral Takuzumi Oka. Director of: Firing practice ns under is notified the Naval Affairs Bureau of the Navy for to-morrow.

the will

of

brlween the houra and 5 pm for heavy gm practice originally arranged for March 18 in

Ministry.

la

the

Such

(a) Beavy gun anti-aircraft prae-¦ Lieut.-General Anami declared: "It tice between the hours of 10 am. Is the set principle to reject firmly any and & pan. in the southern area of Powers assisting Chiang Kai-shek, no island, Firing Aren "C" matter which third Powers they ny affected. (b) Reserved be or whatever methods they a.m. ay employ. Whatever President

Roosevelt

may say, Ji head with the settlement of in tring areas "D" and "E.", (e) Light Shine campaign under the conviction gum practive between the hours of that

Is Jispars not an aggressor. 6 pm, and 12 midnight. Piring areas Japan can never be flinched by "" and "" will be affecter."

an intimidative stand taken them.

by

not Light gun practice will be carriede Japanese nation should

necessarily be encouraged or dis- out between the hours of 8 pm, and youraged by their pronouncements. 12 midnight on March 20 1941. Firing We have only to proceed boldly and areas "D" and "E" will be affected fearlessly forward with the national

Ficing practice as under is notifled polley of the Japanese Empire.” for March 27: (a) Reserved between

Rear-Admiral Oka said: "To-day

the

cam-

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

UFS

INTERNED-Maharana of Kapurthala, wife of powerful and wealthy potontate in in- dia, reported hold in Gorman concentration camp near Bo. sancon, France with other Dritish woman.

CHINESE WEDDING

Mr Chau Sui-hi Marries Miss Yang Jen-chi

on

Kau Yan Church, High Street, A pretty wedding took place Saturday aftermon, when Miss Yang Jen-chi, of Tientsin, became the bride of Mr Chau Sun-ki.

at

the

the hours of Dn.m. and p.m. foInternational relations are extreinely and Mr Peter Cheung was

The Rev. Bo Shue-fak officiated, heavy in practice originally ranged

for March 18 in firing areas strained. Especially in the Orient orgen, with Me Johns Cheung, violin, "D" and "E." (b) Heavy in prae- there are many complicated problems and M. N. Lai, cello. tice between the hours of 8.30 pan. in connection with the China

The bride is the daughter of Mrs and 11 p.tn. Firing area "D" will be a dispute

Thai-French Indo-China

China Yang and the late Mr Yang Man-chi, ani affeeled. Alternative date April 3 Anglo-American defence scheme with Mrs Chau Yeung, of Hongkong.

the reported The bridegroom is the son

Mr and (e) Light gun practice between Singapure as its base. It is in be ex- hours of G pm and 12 indulght.

The bridematis were the Misses that in connection with Firing Areas "D" and "K" will be

Chau Sut-mool and Chan Sui-plog. affected.

the Powers concerned The best man was Mr Chair Sal

increasingly kwan, brother of the bridegroom. nemament race. Ini fact A dinner party

was held at the armament expansion is proceeding in Sun Kee Yuen various quarters. But the Japanese evening. Navy in taking effective measures for

Light gun pracflee will be carried out between the hours of 6 pan, and 19 anidnight in Firing areas "D" and "E" on March 28.

Indian Pilots Coming Here

A report published in yesterday's Chinese newspapers stated that thirty Hidlon pilots from the Indian Air- ways would be coming to Hongkong in small numbers of two or three to i undergo training with the China National Aviation Corporation,

The purpose in sending these pilats here is to allow them to obtain prac- tient experience in piloting the Douglas type of aircraft which the Indian Airways have decided to use in future in their different services.

It is learned that one of the pilots has recently rompleted a course and returned to India, while another is at present under training.

would acute

engage

נו$

Restaurant in the

Other Ceremonies

the purpose of insuring the fullest The following weddings took place

trits

by.

of the entire

March 24, 1941.

REVENUE IN CHINA

IMPROVING

Trading Survey of 1940

Obrary, Supreme Court

A comprehensive review of the international situation, Here is a new style of hat with Japan's political changes of 1940 and her war with China and trade vicissitudes in China which affect the operations of the,

Made of smooth Chinese Maritime Customs is contained in the introductory survey of "The Trade of China, 1940," issued by the Chinese Maritime Customs.

In China the Japanese military effort for the year under review was mainly directed át air attacks includ- Ingralds on Chungking and attempts to cut China's supply routen, Other- wise the armies of invasion occupied little or no additional Chinese ter-.

wns

heavy.

but

und

ritory, There generally inconclusive fighting in Shansi, Hupeh, southern

Ilunan, Kiangsi, Kwangtung and and sporadic fighting und querilla warfare in other provinces. in February the Japanese took Non- ning and parts of southern Kwangsi; but in October the Japaneso evneunt ed Nanning, and in November they withdrew their entire forces from Kwangsi,

Joe Louis Extended By

Abe Simon

DETROIT, Mar. 22 (UP),-Joc Louis, the heavyweight boxing champlon, successfully defended lits title to-night by a technical knock-out over big Abe Simon, of New York, In the 13th round of their scheduled 20-round flight in the Olympia Auditorium. The survey publishes fa complete

Simon, who is known as account

of the establishment in Mountain", astounded the boxing warte! "Mar Nanking of the Wang Ching-wel re- by Zusting 50

against the ime on March 30. 1940 and its "invincible" negro. He provided Louis treaties with Japan and Manchukuo. pst serious opponent since the night.

From China's financial point of the latter was knocked out by Max view the most important develop-Schmeling. ment of 1940 was undoubtedly the The bout was watched by 10,000 credit loans obtained from the flabbergasted fans-a record indoor United States of America. The first crowd for Detroit. Simon was floored of such loun

Was made In March for twice in the 13th round, was on the U.S.$20,000,000; the second,

incanvas twice earlier in the fight and at September, for U.S.$25,000,000; and another time went half-way through the third on December

the ropes. directly 1, following:

This is the afteenth time Louis has Wang-Abe Treaty of successfully defended his title. "Rasie Reintions" and therefore generally regarded as 3 move to counteract it, for U.S.$50,000,000 with a further U.S.$50,000,000 for mone- tary protection and management as between the Chinese and American currencies, in contemplation.

the

Japanese Athletic Headquarters

Throughout the year trade in the

TOKYO, Mar. 23 (Domei).- free areas was much affected by war Named after the late Dr Seiichi Cperations, hostile interference with Kishi, "Father of Japanese two-storeyed

considering the genera defence at the Registry on Saturday, before trading with the outside world and Athletics,"

situation. Mr J. Reynolds, Deputy Registrar: Although the belligerent rights under Mr Cheng Hon-leung, merchant, intertatted Low have not yet been, and Aliss Chan Wai-rown, of No. 10 invoked, the Navy is yielding prae-Staunton Street; tically the same effects by tightening the naval blockade."--Domel.

Bulgarians On Rations

LONDON, Mar. 23 (Router), -Bu- ter, vegetable oils and fard will be rationed in Bulgaria next week and cards for that purpose will be issued to the populace, states a Solla report quoted by the Moscow radio.

A shortage of foodstuffs, the radio The Indian pilots are required to adds, is now noticeable in

the operate as co-pilois un the 'C.N.A.C. | Bulgarian capital where beef is. al- planes for a month before complet most unobtainable and the rale of ing training.

bread is rigorously restricted.

MONSTER

ONE DOLLAR TICKETS

ON SALE

Now

WHISKY

Mr Ma Chun-yick, student, and Miss Wong May-ying, student;

Mr Tsai Tal-fung, censor, and Miss Au Woon-pik, of No. 35 Caine Road; Mr Siu Kit-wah, merchant, and Miss Ke Wai-fong, of No. 13 Tik Lung

Lane;

Mr Au Yeung Yue-shun, account- jant, and Miss Tsol Fung-chan, of No.

25 Tang Lung Street;

Mr Ho Kwok-shing, merchant, and Miss Yeung Chum-ching, of No. 36 Apllu Street;

Mr Kwok Wing-cheung, tea mer- chant, and Miss Kwok Yee-king, of No. 280 Queen's Road, West;

Mr Cheung Ka-fu, merchant, and Miss Wong Tsui-ying, of No. 2 Koon Ma Terrace;

Mr Muk King-chu, reporter, and Miss Lake Po-king, of No. 8 Hillwood Road.

RAFFLE

SUNBEAM-TALBOT

SPORTS CAR VALUE $5,950

Yacht, value $4,000

Diamond Wrist Watch yalue $3,000

RADIOS:

REFRIGERATORS: ELECTRIC COOKERS: MOR- RISON PIANO: JEWELLERY: WATCHES; STEAMSHIP TIC- KETS: WINES & SPIRITS; SILVERWARE:

For Full Prize List

Sce 5. C. M. POST, Tuesdays: H.K. TELEGRAPH Saturdays. and hundreds of valuable Prizes TOTAL VALUE OVER $46,000

ONE DOLLAR TICKETS

at leading Stores, S. C. M. Post and The Hongkong Jockoy Club, Exchango Building

IN AID OF THE

BOMBER FUND

the Chinese restriction of importa-

the

tions of unessential goods. The last Kishi Memorial Hall was opened factor tended to produce a relatively here on Saturday. It will serve favourable trade balance.

as headquarters of the Japan The prevention of smuggling did Athletic Federation. not present quite so many diflculties severe restrictions on the free move-ing, which was donated by Col Prince of the Japanese ment of goods in North China and to Yasuhito the fact that the Japanese Navy en-

Ellclfbu. the Federation Patron. Officiating at the ceremony forced a rigid blockade of the coast. was Mr lichi Kishi, Section Chief of Although the Customs authorities the Information Board, who is a son

as in past recent years due to the format carrying in

The ceremony upened with the

continued to function in Amoy, and of the inte Dr Kishi. have remained in Swatow and 'Can- ton, little if any preventive wo

work Yachting could be carried on at

those places.

With the partial reopening of the Pearl River to commercial shipping

British Team Wins

in April 1940, the Canton Customs Scandinavian Cup Race

The

were able to resume a mensure of control over steamer traffle between Canton and Hongkong and Macao, The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club conducted the Second statistics yesterday contains report

Scandinavian Cup Race, which re- covering imports and

exportsbesulted in a win for Britain against tween China ports and foreign countries. It is noted that the total Scandinavia by 39 points to 33.

Britain won the morning event revenue collection for 1940 in terms 31-15 and tied 18-all in the afternoon of national currency was $479,749,134, event.. as compared with $331,323,640 for 1939, un increase of $144,425,104 or approximately 44 per cent.

PEAK SCHOOL

The members of Britain's crews were Messrs. P. 5. M. Sedgwick, J. L. Ander- san, L. C. Baker, D. G. Alten. II. W. Browne, L. O'N Thomson, T. C. Fair- bairn, K. M. A. Barnett. M. 1. de Ville, G. G. Wood, H. C. Taylor, and W. A. Johnson. Their Scandinavian opponents were Mesars S. K, Heiberg, O. Fingat- sen, K. Wilkens. J. Johnsen, S. Stak- land, J. V. Christensen, S. Berg, J. Krogh-Mog, L. Ongstad, R. Herschend. It is reported that the Peak School | N. O. Christensen, ond N. W. Smeby. will be re-opened, under Government control, for the summer term, after the Easter holidays,

TO BE RE-OPENED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL

Following the evacuation of British women and children to Australia, the School ceased to function and WILS

Synthetic Lubricating

Oil Claim

According to the Tokyo "Asahi,"

not used until two terms ago when. Dr Yuzaboro Nagai, of the imperial at the request of some parents whose

children were still in Hongkong, it University's Institute, for Aeronau- was lent for "private tuition Gov- Heat Research, after ning years ernment is said to have decided that experimenting, has discovered a

the number of chlidren warrants re- opening as an oficial institution.

process which will produce lubrica-

It is understood that Miss M. F. D. tion oll for aeroplane engines from Gemmell and Miss Joan Orem have vegetable matter of a type which is been appointed to take charge. abundant in Japan.

RIDING COMFORT

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SPRINGS

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SHOCK ABSORBERS

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