Australian Casualties In Greece
MELBOURNE, May 28 (Reu- tor)-Australian casualties in Greece totalled: 4,983 reported General Sir Thomas men, Blamey, Deputy C-in-C. Middle Enst, to-day.
Of this figure, he said, 3,500 killed, Inissing, prisoners and wounded were left behind in Greece after the evacuation of the Imperial forces had been completed.
to
Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
ONE-CENT French Commander In
Syria Deserts Vichy
NOTES Publication Of Draft Bill
The draft of an Ordinance to provide for the issue by the Financial Secretary of one-cent legal tender currency notes is
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CAIRO, May...23 (Reuter).-It is confirmed here that Colonel Collett, one of the most brilliant French commandere in Syrin and creator of the well-known Circassian Legion, has crossed into Trans-Jordan from Syria en route for Palestine, accompanied by a number of other Fres Frenchmen.
Colonel Collet has issued a pro- clamation his
published in the Government to join the Free French and derouns- Things Going Well
On The Whole
"Gazette."
(Reuter).An
an
from
FROM PAGE ONE
Ing the Vichy policy of supplying. The object and reasons of the Bingins to Iraq. states that owing to the shortage of
Border Incident one-cent copper coins and the delay LONDON, May 23 in arrival of such coirs on order, it admission that Colonel. Collett has has been found necessary, as a tem-
Trans-Jordania porary measure, to issue one-cent crossed into
Syria in contained in currency notes.
omeini Vichy news agency despatch from they had been successful was Malemi This Bill follows generally the lines Beirut. take
nerodrome. of Ordinance No. 42, of 1035. which
Questioned Denying reports that Free French Allied troops were hampered by the to whether the
patch says that these reports were a cloak
pak to hide the preparations for ma
view that the man expressed the Any concrete move which
main effect of such absence was that tempted during Wednesday and tast
was at it was depressing to be dive-bombed ast without seeing one's own planes in
Seven medical officers and 130 other ranks stayed behind care of the wounded, knowing that they had no chance of being saved,
Middle East Air Activity
May 24, 1941.
Another Stratégic AND
FITNESS
Retreat
GUNNERY
Won Amba
By Japanese Alagi
AMBA ALAGI, May 23 (Reuter), SHANGHAI, May 28 (Reu--The British Officer Commanding the recapture by the Chinese which wore a triumph of manoeuvre ter)-Japanese, Army spokes- the forces which attacked Amba man, Colonel Akiyama, admitted Alagi, outlines in a special Order of the Day, the fortnight's operations troops of Chuki, a strategic city and individual gallantry in the face on Chektang about 126 miles moustinn opposition in precipious southwest of Shanghai, which was announced
The Order proceeds: "In the early in Shanghai days of the battle, Indian troops, yesterday:
having destroyed strong widely-flung The spokesman asserted, bawavering the enemy fortress defences on enemy outposts, succeeded in rench- that the Chinese only entered Chuki
the north, west and southwest. On Wednesday on the completion of when the Japanese withdrew on
the cast. too.. our
forces
fell back on positions they had occupied before the recent offensive was launched.
suthorised the issue of legal tender forces have entered Syria, the des-absence of air support, the spokes. their operations there, and when they Kradually closing in.
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one-dollar notes and established Fund for their redemption.
Bill makes the new notes legal Thin Lender for the payment of uinount not execeding one dollar.
Security Fund The following particulars of the Bill are published:
It shall be lawful for the Financial Secretary to issue and re-issue one- cent currency notes in the Colony. which shall be legat tender for the payment of any amount not exceed
Official Communique CAIRO, May 23 (Reuter)-Under the sub-heating "Mediterranean," a communique reports that fighter air craft of the South African Air Force have destroyed two Junkers-87 dive-ing one dollar. bombers, which attempted to attack shipping.
During Thursday-Friday R.A.F. bombers effected a success night, ful raid on Benghazi harbour and the conunuifque ndds: "Bombs burst on the Cathedral Mole and two fres, accompanied by explosious, were started."
in
the
Position in Iraq Offensive action in Iraq is reported
communique, same
which snys: "Rebet forces attacked Fal- lujah yesterday, but after the heavy bambinit, our original positions were re-occupied. A mumber of lorries and tanks were captured.
notes
the
the air,
Dive-bombing, however, was not
troops
night. Under
of pretext exercises, L-Col Collett, Coinmander of tribal levies, made his troops carry so effective against seasoned troops Colonel Akiyama, spokesman for the out the movement designed to draw well them across the frontier to join the retreating.
dug-in s against British forces from TransJordania.
"When they were
Nazis Have Mortars observed cross- effectives refused to depart, and re-mortars. This makes more difficult ing the frontier, the majority of the automatic weapons, and even small In some cases, the Germons bave
turned to Syrian territory. One
the task of driving them out, particu- squadron which followed Col Collett larly when they have dug themselves
Officer was made prisoner. the frontier and the Commanding was surrounded by troops guarding in.
"Fighting is particularly hard around Malemi aerodrome. "Two French Officers who tried to prevent the isolated men from cross-
the frontier were killed.",
were
Amusement Centre At Shatin
What promises to be an intéreating Colony Is, being constructed in the Farm and Amusement Centre for the country near Shatin...
Both the idea and Its execution give the amenities are novel. While the Centre will of city ilfo, it will provide the scenery, the farms, the rivulets, the fruit and vegetable.
Jifd
gardens, farm animals and poultry. and a host other features, of country
Laid in a seven acre open valiby. between two hills road, it is only about
near the eighth mile on the Kowloon-Taipo motor mile from the Shotin Railway Station, I will be divided into seven terraced levels:
The Social Centre, will occupy two lower terraces, which will be about 60 feet above sea-level. Entertain ment will consist of two broad
final assault against the enemy's restaurant will be a dancing floor, kwimming pools-one deep and the other shallow skating rink, and a three-storey restaurant.
On the
Boor Fround
-and
South Africans "At this stage, the South Africans arrived from the south and despite the inclement weather, stormed their Shansi Fighting
way up the precipitous heights and SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Onally closed the net around the enemy. SHANGHAI, May 23 (Domel)-
"The stage was now sel for the Japanese Army in Shanghai, reveal-
formildable inner defences, but ed that during the bloody fighting enemy, oppreciating that his position the between the Japanese and
Chinese was forces in Shansi, the Chinese Com- capitulate.
now untenable, decided to munists for the most part remained It has been essentially a soldier's aloof
bul Occasionally attacked and gunner's battle. The victory is Central Army units.
mainly attributable to the physique, The The spokesman revealed that endurance anti sidl of the individual sweeping successes attended Japanese slic
and the operations
damaging in Shunst resulting in demoralising effect on the enemy of Full details are not yet available since Shans! north of the Yellow River.trations." Japanese control of all southern our heavy, accurate artillery concen
Pride of Empire The Order pays tribute to all units may be and in reference to the South within Japanese sphere of control, the Army ny speeint appreciation of the ser- the Afrignus, says: "I want to record spokesman said.
vices rendered by the South Africans Manchukuoan Reinforcement
and express my pride at having that Questioned regarding the reports are formation temporarily under my that the Japanese forces from Man-command. The Indian forces hope that they will have the good fortune chukuo look part in the operations in Shanst. Colonel Akiyama adroitly to ght side by side with the South parried the queries, stating, "That is Africans again."
military secret which should be kept as sceref as the confirmation of the reports that the
Soviets
moved The enemy succeeded in obtaining units of the Red Army to the west.' la temporary lodgement at both Recapitulating the recent heavy Heraklion (Candia), and Retimo, but compaign in Shansi, Colonel Akiyama after
severe hand-to-hand fighting.
amounced
unced that 35,000 Chinese troops the Germans detachments newere dead and B,000 Chinese
were counted for, and the situation in both taken prisoner. More than ten high Chinese military officers, all ranking places is now satisfactory.
above the Divisional Commander, were dead or taken prisoner, spokesman naserted,
of Communists" mountains
The Financial Secretary shall estab- Hish a One-cent Note Security Fund he receives for such currency notes, into which he shall pay all inneys The Fund shall be held
on deposit at one or more banks in and shali be avaliable for withdrawal
quantities of ammunition in repelling the
The Germans are using large from circulation of such portion of
attacks, and it seems doubtful whe- the issue of said currency
the
Muslims Show Loyalty as the Financial Secretary may from
LUCKNOW, May 23 (Reuter)-A of Bre.
ther they can continue at this rate mopping-up was still progressing, time to time deem it destrable to crowded meeting of Shias (a section. The British and Greeks still large-found withdraw: provided that a portion of of Muslims) passed a resolution to-fly hold the count and have repelled the Fund may lie temporarily in-day resenting the "treachery vested at the discretion of the Fin-
of all attempted lundings. Ruschid AR mkunst. ancial Secretary.
the Iraqi Official Communique Government and his declaration of! All expenses incurred in the print-war agahest the British"
CAIRO, May 23 (Reuter).—A com- ing and delivery of currency notes
munique by British GQ. Middle "An Tragi petrol dump at Carels, and
They reaffirmed their loyalty
East, says: "Throughout yesterday, and such other expenses a post 12 miles to the north of Governor may deem necessary in
the British Government and as the
their the island of Crete was subjected to Baghind, was bombed and machine connextion with the Issue of such
belief that the British Government Intensive attacks interspersed with four large
can safeguard the sacred shrines of determined efforts by the Germans notes shal fires
shall be charged to the general Iraq. starle
to land further troops, both pura of the Colony. revenues
chutist and air-borne, Interest or dividends received on any money deposited or invested on behalf of the One-cent Note Security Fund shall be paid into the general revenues of the Colony,
WHOS
being "Mosul aerodrome
machine- gunned by our fighters, two enemy
unned aircraft being destroyed and another damaged.
"German aircraft bombed and machine-gunned Habbaniyah, caus- ing some damage to buildings and there were slight cosunities."
Abyssinia
In Abyssinia, South African air- craft dive-bombed a concentration of motor transport near Soddu, des. troying seven vehletes, and also at-
tacked similarly troops and a trans-
port store at Jimma.
RIOTING
BETWEEN SECTS
-India BOMBAY, May 23 (Reuter). From all these operations, two noir-Rioting between Moslems and craft are missing.
Hindus resumed here, to-day Ground Forces In Action when the Police were again com- CAIRO. May 23 (Reuter)-A Bri-pelled to fire on a mob. tish Middle East communique states:
Libya. In both the Tobruk Sollum areas, our patrols have again been active.
"Abyssinia. The Battle of the Lakes continues to develop satis 75 injured, factorily. Imperial troops are mov ing towards the Jimmn. tions. The Italians are scattered in various garrisons over an area
England,
size of
and
Rioting broke out last night and the Police opened fire at one point:
Up to this morning, nine people were known to have been killed and A curfew has been imposed from concentra- 7.30 p.m. to 4.30 am.
the
Success-
GREEK MINISTER
counter GIVES MESSAGE
"Iraq-Our troops, have fully dispersed in enemy attack which gained 0 temporary footing on the cutskirts of the town of Fallujah. Twenty Iraqi rebel officers and 00 other ranks have been taken prisoner."
King George Of Hellenes
LONDON, May 23 (Reuter), -Rome Radio reports that ac- cording to a. Cairo message, King George of Greece has ari rived by air in, the Egyptian capital.
Cairo for some days, as are also the Greek ex-Premier' and two of his Ministers.
CAIRO, May 23 (Reuter). The Greek Minister of the Interior has issued the following message:
Hind s
To Free Greeks. The fight which we started against the Germans two days ago on Fur-herole proceeding satisfactorily. Our brave Allies, the British, closely united with the Greek and Cretan soldiers, are doing inaguifeent work.
"Have courage. We are Sghting and will continue to fight until Anal victory
"God save the free people."
ITALIAN WAR DEPT SHIFTS
to
Colony's Finances
for
the
"The ener
ac-
the
were
the
INOCULATIONS
FOR CHOLERA
Government Appointments
Board To Control Rice Monopoly. Mr. J. Cruttwell has been op- pointed to be an Assistant Controller of Trade, and Mr R. D. Walker and Mr M. Key have been appointed to advise the Controller of Trade in the exercise of his powers under the Defence Regulations 1940 regarding Import and Export licences.
cd
Valid Certificates troller of Food, the Rev. Frank
"In the Malemi sector, our counter- The Colony's assets increased attack was partially successful. but slightly in February, revenue being Inter in the day it was held up as $5,031.592 against an expenditure of the enemy have been able to land $4,895,977 for the month. This considerable reinforcements by air in brought the balance of assets to $23.-this sector.
Operations are continuing. The comparative statement of "As the German losses will show, anances
The following have been appoint- month Iv alsa both the British and Empire forces published. Revenue was up by $2,
better have never rendered a
Board of
of Directors to control the nearly the same amount as compared 000,000 and
rice monoply: The Hon. the Finan- expenditure increased by count of themselves.
"I11 the Heraklion sector,
cial Secretary (Chairman), the Con- with February, 1940.
Greek troops also fought with The Revenue calculated from January greatest gallantry."
Short, Messrs D. C. Edmondston. 1, 1940 totalled $64,288,663. During
R.A.F. Successca the same time expenditure amounted
Description of a valid certificate of W. II. Lock, F. C. Hall, Lo Man-hin inoculation CAIRO, May 23 (UP)-The R.A.F.
and S M. Churn. against cholera in 10 $57,575.263. War revenue
in announced to-day thai, so
passengers respect of
arriving In February was $814,194, bringing the enemy troop carrying planes total under this heading since the been shot down over Crete,
have Hongkong from Macao is published In the Govrnment Gazette under the beginning of last year to $7,500,023.
Quarantine War expenditure amounted to $1,
(Measures on Arrival) Regulations, 1030, for general in- 472.340 for February, making the
formation. January 1, 1940, $9,771,824,
total expended on this account since
Gayda Foresees U.S. Entry Into War
FROM PAGE ONE
far, 10
Nazi Troopships Rammed
FROM PAGE ONE
intimation that we were in contact with-the-eneng.
"We altered course and entered the fray. The destroyer's Are was very ettective and a great bonfire appeared more on the ocean, apparently caused by to-day the merchantman burning from end
to and.
afi
Women's Clubs, representing than 2,000,000 club wonen endorsed all out aid for Britain.
The President, Mrs John White-
The first ship sighted was hurst, stated that this means
they Italiar, destroyer, but her identity was approve whatever aid is necessary-at est doubitul owing to the simi- "Lonvoys or sending our boys across larity to our own single funnellers. But a searchlight picked out her Mr Adolf Beryle, elergyman and flag and the immaculate paintwork Izcturer, told the Federation, "we are suggesting many months ir harbour,
ing on attempt at military and thereby contiming she
domination of the world by a
Italiun European power, We have
Torpedoes Launched
the ocean."
was an
Under powers conferred by the Regulations, the Director of Medical services describes a valid certificate of Inoculation against cholera respect of passengers arriving in Hongkong from Macao ay one which: (1) shows that the holder has beer inoculated against cholera not less than days
_six_ and not more than six months before embarking at Macao for Hongkong:
(2) bears a photograph of the holder attached and chopped with an
official seal, and
(3) is signed or countersigned by a Government Medical Officer of Macao or by a Health Omeer of the Government of Hongkong.
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Sumunary, issued yesterday says:
The week's truding has again been moderate scale culling for na
Lane, Crawfords announce
on
Prince Paul and other mem- bers of the Greek Royal family ROME, May 23 (UP),-It is are reported to have been in officially announced
come to that General the point where the attempt is near- function as Under-Secretary of War our strength and our ability to act poms, whereupon the Italian was particular comment. Alfredo Guzzoni has ceased
ing the New World. We have to lay "We opened fire with the pom- and sub-Chief of the
where necessary. This is the only seen to launch live torpedoes. While way we can keep ourselves even ap-we were avolding them, our fire was dividend of 80 cents-the same, as proximately safe."
masked but another end gave a full six-inch broadside, all of which seem
Ship Repairing Controlled
.
An order is published in the Gov- ernment "Gazette" that every under-
of
any
Army Star. General Antonio Sugero succeeds to the Under Secretaryship, while the post of sub-Chief of the Amy Staff Is eliminated.
Prisoners Of War In India
British Navy Does Some Great Work
FROM PAGE ONE
to get a clear sight ed. to hit.
the
"A violent explosion occurred, and destroyer's end was inevitable. Throughout, she never ared her guns. "The Adniirul then led thic squadron through what he believed was the middle of the convoy, which proved to consist mainly of sailing
taking for the execution for any re- pairs whatever to or on board
SIMLA, May 23 (Reuler).-It is ship in this Colony or the territoriul learned that the number of Italian waters shall be a controlled under-prisoners in India is approximately important shield against dive-bomb-caiques. A large number of these taking, the word "ship" in the Order 32,500. The International Red Crossing attacks.
the appointed a to British
having the same meaning as in ha, India to organise a private endeavour The Controller of Water Transport for the health and recreation of the has been appointed to be a com-prisoners of war in India. petent authority for the purpose of
this Regulation and the effect of the Indian Agitator In
order is to make the
execution of
all ship repairs subject to the direc- tion, if any, given by the competent authority, in this case, the Harbour Master, who is Controller of Water Transport,
:
Italians Beat Up. S'hai Editor
China Occupied
already
Navy has frustrated an attempt by we marker small, steaner with our
British steamer already sunk by
were sunk, and in addition to the
a large convoy of German transports main armoments, leaving her burn to land troops on the shores of Crete, ing and heavily down on the water-
Further results of the engagement 'line. are awaited, but it is known
"Some that
calques endeavoured to Italian escort shilps were, busy pick-Jescape attack by hiding the soldiers ing up survivors.
below the decks and flying the Greek Aug, while others
retaliated with
Defence Reserve machine-gun and rifle fire.
Assignments
Mr F. J. Wilkinson has been re-
assigned from the Combatant Group
Reserve.
:
"We continued to sweep north until no more calques were picked up by the searchlights.
Calling For Help.
"On the subsequent sweep we
Sandokan
have entered
last year-payable about tend the list of Interim dividend payers, and
on
account six months working up to 3rd prox., will distribute 40 cents 31st December Jast Business done during the week
H.K. Banks $1,310 Union Ins. $405 Docks $14.95
Providents $5, $3.10 Lands $31
Humphreys $0.40
Trams $10, $15.00 Lights: "O" $5.85, 50%3 Electries "O" X. Rts $21.80 Electrics $214,, $21.05.
"N" Electrics Rts $11.35, $11 Macao Electrics $19.10, $10.10, $18. $18.50 Telephones: "O" $22.30 ... Coments $134...
Buyers
Bank of East Asia $71 Indo-Chinns (Prot) $80 Hotels $2.80 Lands $31. Realtics.. $2.70 Trams $15.75
Macao Electrics $18.50 Entertainments '$0.23- FOR 20 Sellers
·Providents $5.10 Cements $13.25 Hopes. $7
...Sales
Mr F. C. Barry has been appointed Manager of the Government Rice Monopoly under the direction of the Board.
May 15.
of the
a billiards room and smoking room. and a cute, and in the adjoining hall Near the swimming pools will beź two sets of lockers for bathers, one for men and another for women,
. Furnished Living Rooms On the first and second floors of the restaurant building, there will be eight fully furnished'
living-rooms
+
for hire on a daily or monthly basis, at moderate rents. There will be balconies, verandahs and open spaces on lite two upper floors from which to obtain n view of the scenery. Aş a summer resort for, the public, It is expected to prove attructive.
Poultry farming will be carried out on the three upper levels, for re- moved from the Centre. Here will be extensive space for the, planting of fruit trees and vegetables.
Subsidiary buildings, such as ser- vants' quarters, will be located on the seventh level, about 100 feet above sea-level.
It is also the intention of the or ganisers to construct eight bungalows (collage type) for renting, about 150 feet above sea-level.
The Centre is about a furlong from the main Taipo Rond, and will be accessible by motor car. A garage will be provided. If possible, a bus service
Ferry
from the Kowloon Star will be maintained by the Centre, or some arrangement may. be made with the Bus Company.
The project is being organised by Mr Feroz Din, the Vice-President of the Kowloon Indian Tennis Club and
1. member of the Committee of the Indian Association, and Mr Sapooran Singh. Other prominent Chinese and Indians are also associated with it.
7
pleted within the next two months. The work is expected to be com-
EMPIRE DAY
Governor,
Empire Day was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Cathedral this morn- ing when school boys and girls, boy scouts, girl guides and others offered Mr G. C. Hamilton and Mr G. T.
up prayers for His Majesty the King Rowe have been appointed
Cadet and
for peace. Rev. Fr. H. Craig, Officers on probation with effect from was the preacher. Bishop H
Valtorta conducted the Benediction May 15.
of Mr R. H. Hughes has been appoint-the Rev. Fre W. Gallagher, s.J., and the Blessed Sacrament assisted by Ed a Land Surveyor with effect from
E. Bourke, B.J, Mr M. J. Abbott has been oppoint- cd to act us Omelal Registrar of Trade Marks, Registrar Receiver,
of Patents, Deputy Registrar Supreme Court, Deputy Registrar of Companies and Marshal in Prize, in addlijon to his other dutles, with effect from May-
Mr Abbati. Counsel on May
Mr J. B. Prentis has been appoint- ed to act as Registrar of Supreme Court, Oficial Trustee and Official Adminis- trator, in addition to his own duties as Custodian
of Enemy Property, with
23.
His having approved the relinquishment
Excellency the
of of the oppointment of Squadron.
Leader NW. Wright of the Royal Air Force as his Hon.. A.D.C; with effect from May 8, has appointed Flight-Lieutenant M. N. Oxford, Re- serve of Air Force Officers, na his Han, A.D.C. from the same date.
resumed duty as Crown
Registrar of Companies. LATE NEWS
effect from May 22.
Mr L. W. Hume,has been appointed to be Deputy Registrar of Births and Deaths with effect from May 7.
Anniversary Of German Invasion Of Belgium
60 Men Rush And Damaged Ferry
The following is the full text of the message sent by Mr Winston the ferry frem Shauiwan to Tal Sixty workmen, waiting to take Churchill on May 10, the first an-
Wan about 5.30 yesterday afternoon, niversary of the Nazi invasion of Belgium, to the Belgian Prime suddenly rushed the gates, broke Minister, M. Pierlot,
and the Bel- damage the ferry.
through, and then proceeded to gian reply:
Mr Churchill stated. On the all-they finally restored order after the The Palice were called out and niversary of the day when in viole- tion of the most solemn undertak ings the German Government with- out cause
or provocation launched their armed forces against the terri- tory of Belgium, I wish to
salling the ferry boat had been delayed for an hour.
This appearing before Mr H. G. Sheldon,
morning, 50 of the men 'are
ledge in the name of His Matthe Central Magistracy, charged
$19.15. Government the effective help which..
the Belgian Government,
the
·Bel- gian Empire and the Belgian armed forces and merchant marine, given to the Aliled caused through- out the past year.
We remember also your soldiers who resisted the invader in the battle
In Belgium, and who now in their homes oppose the will of the invader. The sym-
and pathy
admiration
of His Majesty's Government and the Bri- Ush People go out in special mea sure to the Belgian people now under
hateful
Nazl tyranny, who by their courage
and obdurance#daily contribute to the defered of freedom. Mr Flerlot replied thank you most sincerely, for the kind thought
от
H.K. Govt. 3% Loan (1034) 94.50 which prompted your message to me
PEKING, May 23 (Reuter)-The notorious Indian agitator, Mahendra Pratab, who conducted
violent anti- British campaign during the World War and who had been living for In Japan, arrived here many years from Nanking on May 10. He has been addressing students at loent to the General Group for Essential passed a large number of Germans Chinese Government Schools with Services in the Hongkong Defence in the water clinging to wreckage SHANGHAI. May 23 (Reuter)— the usual Pan-Asla talk. George Leonof, city editor of the local
Mr It is interesting to note that he is
and shouting for help, but the possi- English language morning paper, the permitted to advocate a world state assigned from the Key-Posts Group vicinity did not permit our rescuing L. Starbuck has been re-blilty of enemy boats being in the "China Press," has been reported with a common army and a common to the Combatant, Group in injured yesterday afternoon when dag, though doubtless out of defer- Hongkong Defence Reserve.
the survivors." four Italians
attacked him afference to his Japanese hosts he omits to
Questioned on the strength of the Mr R. A. Boyd has been charging that he was responsible for mention the fing's design and colour.mitted to quit the Hongkong De- to the pitch darkness, it was Im- per-convoy, the Captain stated that owing the anti-Italiar editorials appearing
fence Reserve with effect from May possible to estimate accurately, 15.
though he thought there were The following persons have
been least 40 calques carrying about 100 enrolled in the Key-Posts Group in men cach, while the amall merchant the Hongkong Defence Reserve
wish
to reaffirm the French.
NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuter)
asimon were cast #veral hundreds
solution of the C. W. L. Spradbery and A.
contribute the Belgian people to drink a large bottle of castor oil..
utmost to the vic- Madame Lupescu have booked C Tribbio.
The action lasted about three SIMLA, May 23, (Reuter) -The lory of our comm
common cause. union Leonor, who is believed to be passages aboard the United Sintes
houts, so the German casualties must Maharaja of Kashmir who has al-with the Belgians who in the Russian, is said to have suffered liner "America" leaving Saint enrolled in the General
Mr V. V. MacDonnell has been necessarily have been very heavy ready four units of the State forces cupled territoryhretresisting der- various cuts and bruises on the face Thomas, Virgin Islands, on May 28 Essential Services in the Group for In addition to smashing up the son serving outside the State, has offered oppression, tild Belgians in all
head.
and due, in Havana on June 1. Defence Reserve as from May 23,
the sampforces shot a nth for service,
countries will continue to do- down three Junkers 87 dive bombers
vote all their strength to the splen during the two days in a prior actionsASHINGTON, May 23 (Router), did war effort of Great Britain a colved, the alaction by the Justices base, despite incessant, dive bombing ference Committee have agreed on firmly
As no nominations have been re- They finally Feturned safely to their The joint House, and Senate Con- the Empire. My countrymen are convinced that under your bombers began ini, datorizari Tegladiion - permitting the Govern energetic and brilliant leadership the May 20 will not take place, Be strong, and effected about 30 attacks now iring in American harbours. the forces of freedom.
In that paper.
According to the story published in this morning's "China" Press," Leonor was lured to a vacant lot in Concession and there
Royal Exile Leaves Virgin Islands
beaten up after he had refused to Ex-King Carol of Rumanin, and mid May 23: Messi's C. H. Cam-jond ‘stores; : *
Mr. M. J. Abbott, Crown Counsel, has been appointed a Commissioner
During the absence from the Colony of Mr Selki Yano, Consul
at
Docks $14.85
Trams $15.90
Electrics $11.10
to-day. On this sad anniversary 1
free
i
the
unahakable re
and
to administer oaths, and take declara- General for Japan' at Hongkong, Mr of the Peace announced to be held 2nd half a dozen and a dozen ment to, ssize.some 60 foreign:ships | world will witness the triumph-68E
Hons, amrmations and attestations of Shiroshichi-Kimurn will be in charge in the Urban Colinell Chamber on groups honour in the Supreme Court.
of the Japanese Consulate-General.
with attempting to evade payment of forry fare.
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