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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Prize Court Decisions Unique Bargain With

Crown Has Sequel Cargo and goods consigned to the enemy and seized on board ships in Hongkong were the subject of actions In the Prize Court before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, this

actions were un

Berlin Fears Hess Divulges Secrets

FROM PAGE. ONE

people of Glasgow who might possi- bly expect in ruin of bombs."

The Prime Minister declared: will not always be in Glasgow.",

"He

Scathing Comment T. J. Gould, the Proper Oncer The German suggestion that Hess is

NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuter) of the Crown, made an application suffering from in respect of port cargo on board the that his plane crashed as the result hallucinations and ships Elbe, Kulmerland, Nordmark of un accident is scathingly sei usida and Sophie Rickmers,

1ጸሎ sold that the

by the "Baltimore Sun."

His real crash," the newspaper and might be unique in this says, "was when he crashed into the usual

At the out

outbreak of the war, headlines. What there were at

Riguificant is Jarge German ships that when a Nozi gets fed up, his with

cargo consigned to Hongkong. only safe course is to flee to the very Among them were the Elbe, Kulmer-country he had formerly, swom to land, Nordmark and Sophie Rick put down. Whoever heard of a fed-: inera,

They took shelter in neutral o Briton fleeing to Germany?" ports, two in Japanese ports and two in the Netherlands East Indies, which had at that time not yet entered the

war.

Cargo Offered For Sale

In accordance with internatiount custom under such circumstances, the agents or masters of those vessels held themselves out to be willing to part with cargo if the port dues were not paid. Certain bankers, to whom the

curgo WOR under lien, were threatened with considerable loss.

A scheme was evolved whereby the Crown gave licence to pay these dues, and the licence was conditional on

the goods being brought to Hong kong, where, if they were found not to be enemy goods, they would be released. The surplus of goods sold was to go into the possession of the Crown.

The scheme, ald Mr Gould, amounted to a bargain between the Crown and the banks, whereby the Crown gave up is rights to condemn the goods.

Surplus Condemned

There was a surplus from the cargoes of these ships of about $120,- 000.

Nazi Hierarchy Doomed SYDNEY, Moy 13 (Reuter) "Hess' Alght Indicates a realisation within the Nazi hlerarchy that Ger- many is unable to win the war against civilisation," said the Acting Prime Minister, Mr A. W, Fadden, to-day.

years.

Sold Torpedo

To U.S.

Inventor Found Shot

Colonel Michael Borisslavsky, formidable-looking. White Rus- slan, told his friends that he hud sold a new torpedo that he had been working on for months ment. It would mean £100,000 to the American War Depart-

to him, he said.

He was so exalted about the news that he could not sleep. So he went, out for a walk. A doctor, driving along Yorks, found him dead, shot through St Nicholas-terrace, Now

one eye.

Police could not find the bullet tend. Their only clue is an anony that had passed through the colonel's

mous warning that the colonel re- ceived in his mall three years ago.

Gold-Bearing

Fish Found

Reminiscent of some of Rip- The Germani radio is right. Hessley's "Believe It or Not" tales, a has been suffering from a discuse Japanese restaurant in Hong- which has been progressing for He was, but not now. The disease kew, Japanese-occupied section is Nazism which has done more harm of Shanghai's International Set- to the world in less than 10 years tlement, is reported to have than all the scourges in history,"

bought a frozen fish containing 13 ounces of gold in its stomach.

Mr Fadden added that millions of Nazis, deluded with false promises, must now be occupied with a single idea, "If this is what Hese thinks of the war, what are we to

to think?"

In the opinion of Mr W. M. Hug- hes, Minister for the Navy, the light Indicates the first crack in the granite of the Nazi temple."

Old Nurse's Views CAIRO, May 13 (Reuler)."1 re- tene to believe that Rudy is insane: there is either a serious Nazi split or else he has formed plan." declared Frau Paula, the old med a far-reaching nurse of Rudolf Hess, in an exclusive Interview with "Reuier."

Japanese gendarmerie offelals, to whom the gold was turned over, be- lieve that the gold was part of a small fortune smuggled from Chefoo Into Shanghai by some Chinese.

The gold was discovered while Mr Sato, proprietor of the restaurant, set about preparing a succulent dish of raw fish lovers. Slitting open the substance, and then to his astonish- stomach, Mr Sato ercountered a hard

ment drew out three pieces of gold, cach neatly labelled with its weight.

AMAH IN $500

deduction of charges involved in was broadminded, of strong character BANKNOTE CASE

His Lordship granted an order for cantemnation of the residue after

bringing the goods to the Colony, He ordered that the banks be at liberty to retain for their own use the sums shown as proper charges in each of the schedules, and directed that the surplus in the hands of the Marshal be paid into Court and that that surplus be condemned.

First Case of Its Kind. Another application was in respect of parcels and letters seized in Hong- kong as contraband.

Frau Paula hdded: "I nursed hier until he was a grown-up boy. He

and extremely honest. From carly childhood, he has vaunted German invincibility and has always fought for top place whether at school or elsewhere.

"He often used to discuss im- portant political questions with his father."

Hers, who was born in Egypt, re- ceived his early schooling there. Russo-German Relations WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuter).

Mr Gould said that the case was-A theory is held here by a number the first of its nature to be brought of officinis that Hess and Hitler fell before the Court during this war. out on the question of Russia and The list of articles was divided into Russo-Gennan relations. two categories-flanelaf contraband food and clothing. The financial contraband seized comprised cheques and drafts.

and

He asked for an order for the financial contraband to be delivered nto the hand of the Crown ard for the sale of the parcels.

His Lordship granted an order for the sale of the parcels and for the safe custody of the financial contra-

bond.

Hakozaki Maru

A further application was in res- pect of parcels seized on board the steamer Hakozuki Maru.

exactly similar to the proceding one, except that there was no financial contraband. The bulle

sulke of the goods was conditional contraband and was consigned to

to Germany.

Mr Gould suld that the case was

His Lordship granted an order for the condemnation of the goods and for the proceeds of sale to be dell vered

into Court droits

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vf

Mr Gould also made an application for condemnation of the proceeds of sale of part corgo seized on the

Mr Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, announced this morning that no official dispatches had been

re- ceived of Hess.

Nephew In U.S. Army BRISTOL, Va., May 13 (Reuter); Gustav Adolf Hess, nephew, of Rudolf less, is now serving with a United States anti-aircraft battery, in the Panama Canal Zone.

His father, Gustav, brother Rudolf, died in the United States in 1920.

of

Frau Heas in Germany LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).-The announcement from London that Hess will be removed to a secret destinn-

tion is described in German circles as "interesting."

[ur

Wong Shun, 23, amah, was charged before Mr H. C. facnamara at Kow- 'lpon Magistracy this morning With larceny of $500 Hongkong

and Shanghai banknote from Lo Slu san, 25, building engineer, at No. 23 Cheung Sha Wan Road, third floor, on May 12.

It was stated that Defendant hud been employed by Complainant as an arah for ten days. On May, 10 Complainant had two $500 banknotes in his money-box. Two days later he saw that only one banknote re- mained. As his servant was the only other person living in the house he suspected her and took her to Sham- shulpo Police Station. A Police search in Complainant's house. re- vealed the stolen $500 banknote in

cigarette tin belonging to Defen

dant.

banknote, the charge was amended As Defendant denied larceny of the

to receiving stolen property.

The case was adjourned for 24 accused of being the thief, to give | hours for a witness whom Defendant

evidence.

Det.-Sgt A. Shaw prosecuted.

Cool Thief Ends In Harbour that Mr Churchill will use the affair Berlin political circles feel certain

One month's hard labour was im- "vilest purposes the

23. un→ of proposed on Man Kam-hing,

nt paganda," according to a semi-official employed, by Mr G. T. Lowry

Centrul Magistracy this morning, for

of a larceny a gold Anger-ring from Ho Kwai-hin,

at No

308 Queen's Road Central on Tuesday

Det.-Acting Sub-Inspector F. Nolan said that Defendant went into No. 308 Queen's Road Central which was a jewellery shop, and asked to see some rings. A A gold ring was to Defendant whereupon he

statement issued here.

Frau Hess and her children are in Germany, states a message from Ber Ankara. lin, denying reports that they are in

steamer Agamemnon. The goods Mass Air Attacks

seized, he sald, had been released for sale and the proceeds paid to the Marshal in Prize.

The application was granted.

Chungking Scoffs At Peace Schemes

FROM PAGE ONE

On Fleet Fail

FROM PAGE ONE

barrage and at "cense fire" a thick wet fog suddenly descended.

No Casualties

We suffered no casualties or dam→ DEC.

were

shown

put it on his finger and walked out of the shop. He was chased and Jumped into the harbour to avold arrest. However, Anding himself unable to swim far, Defendent clung to a sampan and was later arrested.

Looking After Retailers

The engagement occurred during the seven days' routine operations in

LONDON, May 13 (British Wire ing China; and, secondly, Japan's de- the Central Mediterranean during less)The President of the Board of sire to concentrate on the richer and which convoys possibly easier pickings in south-mas

successfully Trade announced to-day the ap- edstern Asin alter which

various directions, light pointment of a Committee to advise made in she will forces bombarded Benghaz! harbour him on problems confronting retail probably return to deal with China and the Ficet Air Arm shot down traders. At her Jeisure.

"China is not in the least interest-

Boven chemy aircraft. in varioux The Committee's terms of refer- ed in helping Japan out of her against our ships.

minor attempts by Axis aviators dilemma in China and views with All pay tribute to the untiring and long range self-interest as well, the magnificent work of the Fleet Air very real help that is forthcoming Arm in driving off formations while from America and Britain, as well still several miles distant from the

the traditional polley of friendship Fleet. with those nations and is willing to undergo another series of sacrifices

A Week's Work to prevent Japan from

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).-Two southwards," declared the Generatis bombardments of Benghazi, which

simo.

shifting

Japan's Desires TOKYO, May 14 (UP).—The ver- nacular newspapers-to-day gave pro- minence, to, Ambassador Honda's press interview at Kyoto last night with headlines raffecting the national desire for a speedy settlement of the Sino-Japanese hostilities.

A' typical

ical headline appeared in the Asahi Shimbun, observing: "Japan ese diplomacy, toward

have already been announced, and various convoy movements have been carried out by British naval units: operating in the Central Mediterran- can during the peried, May 0-12.

An Admiralty communique states that during these operations `ning enemy aircraft were shot down and one was damaged, while two British fighters were lost.

Despite the Usuni exaggerated claims by the enerny, no damage of

we now dovelopment a la toward any sort was sustained by the British However, it ships during these operations. Thus, stressed that Ambassador Honda's adds the communique, during the reported Namoro that

period from May 6 to 12, British naval "Japan must ન In rearing the forces in the Mediterranean have des- Government; third Powers troyed a total of 10 enemy aircraft are unnecessary for the settlement of and damaged at least six others.

Sino-Japanese affair."

Enemy, Loics Planes LONDON, May

the

connection the paper point-

In this connes ed out that Japan's allies, Germany Admirally

in East Asia,

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(UP),-Au and Italy, should be induced to re- nine enemy planes were destroyed, communique slates that cognise the Nanking regime for the and at least one other damaged purpose of recognising the new order during an enemy air attack on the

British fleet in the Central Mediter ranean during the week ending last Monday, while the fleet was engaged in convoy movements, and the two previously announced bombardmenis of Benghazi

Jack Benny Gets Salary Raise

Jack Benny has signed a new radio contract which will, pay him: $17,500 a week, officials of the National Broadcasting Company, sald.

The communique declared that two British fighters were lost, Des pite the usual exaggerated claims of the enemy, no damage of any sort was sustained by His Majesty's ships during these operations,

ence will be "to examine the present problems of retail trade in goods other than food, having regard both. to the immediate needs of the con- duct of the war and to the poallion after the war, and to report."

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