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Better N. E. I. Atmosphere

No Need For Japanese| Delegates

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH** TOKYO, July 8 (UP)-Optimism was expressed to-day by Mr Yoshl- zawa, head of the delegation who Just returned from Batavia and who told the press that I was "unneces- sary to dispatch Japanese delegates to the Netherlands East Indies in the future" aince all residents there the st are going about thele business pence.

fully.

Disrupture in the Orient was due to the current international situation, he asserted, and concluded by saying. "Batavia bceame markedly clear and bright since our joint communique was issued on June 7."

New Consul

TOKYO, July (UP). The Foreign Office to-day announced that Mr Junichi Nagal of the Chinn Affairs Board has been appointed Consul- General at Batavia, succeeding Mr Yutaka Ishizawa who assisted Mr Yoshizawa in the recent trade nego- tintlone,

Troops For Libya

PRETORIA, July 8 (Reuter). The largest contingent of South African troops since the embarkation of the original East African Force. has safely reached North Africa.

Boots For Army From Australia

Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

UFS

REFUGEES Thousands of refugees of various nationalities are inturned in unoccupied France undor deplorable conditions, according to reports. Those are internes being transforrad from camp for Spanish militiamen at Argeles-sur Mer to Rivosaltos.

Waziristan Quietened

Fakir of Ipi Tries To Rouse, Tribes To War SIMLA, July 8 (Reuter);—

MELBOURNE, July 6 (Reuter).- A hundred thousand pairs of army boots a week is the objective of Australian industry organised for the Two Indian other ranks have

ter of Supply.

a week.

They aise declared that the pro- duction of manufactured goods In the Empire exceeded all expectations.

Waziristan.

Position Now Steady

Typhoon Delays

Vessels

་་

July 9, 1941.

Launching Of H.M.IS. Unit

Begins Big Programme CALCUTTA, July U (Reuler),— H.M.IS. Travancore, which WHA built with funds given by the Mahnenfah ot Travancore, whs launched this afternoon by Ludy Fitzherbert. wife of Vice-Admiral Sir Herbert Fitzherbert, Commander- In-Chief of the Royal Indian Navy:

The vessel is thoroughly of 1111 | Indian character, only the engines and boiler being imported from Great Britain, and the trawler in designed and itted for the purpose of | mine-sweeping and

chasing.

marine SILK

Addressing the gathering, Vice- Admiral Flizherbert observed that the occasion marked an important stage' in the history of the Royal Indian Navy and portended the edmmencement of a huge shipping programme In this country.

Some Units in Atlantic

fle added: "Indian naval activi- ties are not confined to local defence alone, and some units are assisting in the Battle of the Atlantic while the first ship to enter Massawa after Its capture was the vessel Rin."

Continuing, Vicc-Admiral Fitzher- bert ak that the programinic Indian shipbuilding was a large one. "Not only have we to build hulls but we provide propelling and auxiliary machinery for the latter part of the programme. It is an entirely new departure and 10 is undoubtedly diicult, but I am convinced that we will succeed provided that the whole- hearted co-operation which has been notterable hitherto continues.”

Eviction Of Japanese Tighten

Tenants

Ordinance Misunderstood

by

Kimono Cords

Cost Of War Hurts

financial

of the

The

with

Apparent misunderstanding

TOKYO, tenants of the interpretation of the

July 8 (Nouter) Prevention of Evictions Ordinance Japan is lightening her The recent typhoon which threa-was commented upon by the Pulsne belt. Following a meeting

Was announced Allied war effort to supply Allied been killed and seven wounded tened the Colony during the week: Judge. Me Justice P. E. F. Cressoli, Cabinet to-day, it services abroad and the foreca inwhile tribal hostiles have suffer-end also caused a number of coastal in the Summary Court yesterday, that owing to the "growing fenseness Australia, slated Mr McLean, Minis-ed at least 30 casualties as the steamers from Northern ports to ar-when he heard a case between Tong of the international situation,"

Cheung, ot Rutland Quadrant, budget for the next Bnancial year. According to one of the passengers Kowloon Tong, and To Wing, of 312 1942-43, would be complied The present output is 85,000 pairs result of skirmishes in Northive: here behind schedule.

Inid stress

011 the who disembarked bere yesterday Hennessy Road, first flour, Wanchai. the greatest

ing of Japan's war footing. Commissioners Amazed Troops marched from Bannu Raz-from British vessel nrriving from Tong chimed possession of 312 Hen-tightening

New demands will be limited to NEW YORK July (Reuter) mak to deal with the gangs who, Shanghal, the trip was rather event-nessy head, first floor, mesne profits Two British purchasing commission-instigated by the Fakir of Ipi, inter-ful as the steamer had not only to at the rate of $40 per month from tems Indispensable to the expecta-

was April 26, and costs.

on of national policy. Estimates ers. Mr F. W. Leake und Mr Alex-fered with communications in the shelter from the typhoon but

already approved will be reviewed ander Rogers, who have left for Datlakhel territory and committed also boarded by a landing party des

Reserving judgment in the case and drastically curtailed. England by Clipper after touring other minor pets of subotage in the patched from a Japanese warship. India and Australia, stated that Aus- Duur country.

He said that the ship sailed from until Friday, his Lordship said that misunderstanding seamed to

Cost of Living Shanghal tralia's war effort amazed them.

on Wednesday afternoon some and reached the Wenchow area the have arisen from the Ordinance.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" The situation in the tribal territory following nigh

night. Later there was Many tenants appeared to be under

TOKYO, July B (Dornei).The pas- the impression that the Ordinance is generally considered by the au- much excitement amongst the pled was solely for the purpose of pro-retail prices in June continued to

searchlights were directed thorities as gratifyingly steady despite (sengers as Shortly after, because of this, they could owe rent average Index Agure registering a the Fakir's repeated efforts to stir on

the ship.

two tecting them from landlords, and, show an upward tendency with the up hostility.

Japanese warships could be seen and still be protected.

0.2 per cent, rise over June of last That was Two small columns of troops are close by. One of the warships des not the position at all, he said. The year and a 63.3 per cent, increase

over June of 1937 just

the nt present in Camp Degan, West patched a party of Marines who

Ordinance presupposed that a

preceding Boyd, and at Ahmadkhel, six miles boarded the steamer. The Japanese

outbreak of the Sino-Japanese con tractual relationship southwest of Miranthan pending fut-marle no attempt to search the pas-landlord and the tenant had bec flict, a Commerce and Industry Alment of the undertaking given to sengers or the enrgo, and were satis- carried out, and, unless a tenant Ministry survey disclosed.

fett in

after reading the

With December of 1920 as the basis, steamer's the Government by Maddakhel

I could prove that such a contractual North Waziristan.

papers. They then left.

relationship had existed, he was not the retail price Index figure for June, On Saturday night,

vessel the

this year, showed foodstuffs at 104.4, protected. anchored near Amoy as typhoon

(the only item showing a decline of warnings had been received. A

Mr F. 1. Zimmern appeared for 0.1 per cent. from May); clothing at peaceful night was passed under Plaintiff, and Mr Alfred Y. Hon for 183.3, rise of 0.9: fuel at 130.3; a rise of 0.2; buliding materials at 210, moonlit sky. The steamer continued Defendant.

a rise of 0.1; and miscellaneous Rems its voyage the

Mr Zimmern sald that he under- at 173.6, a rise of 0.2.

was relying on

three According to the survey, winds and sens. The ship was forced slood the defence back to Amoy after having been the Ordinance, but he would prove major cities registered declines in battered by wind and waves for that, since Defendant had not paid retail price indices from May Tokyo rent within 14 days after it was declined by 0.3 to 164.5, Osnka by 0.1 The vessel remained sheltering in duc, he was not entitled to protec- to 140.2, and Kobe by 1.5 to 175.0, the managing while Yokohama registered 101.3, a Amoy until Sunday, when it once tlon. Plaint was

oc-rise of 0.9, Nagoya 179.0, a rise of 0.5, again headed for Hongkong, and ar- partner of the Kapok Bakery,

of 310-

10 and Nagasaki 159.2, a rise of 0.5. rived here yesterday with the store cupying the ground floors of-food-and-water at a low ebb.312 Hennessy Road, and held a lease Many passengers still felt the effects of the premises in addition to an- other flat, that occupied by Defen- dant. Defendant was a tenant be- of heavy sens when they landed.

fore Plaintiff took over the lease, and, after Plaintiff became landlord,

INDIAN DEFENCE LEGISLATURE General Wavell's First ·

Job In New Post SIMLA, July 8 (Reuter). The Brst tasks to which the new Com- Tribal Maliks have declared that mander-in-Chier, General Sir Arthey wish to have friendly relations chibald Wavell, will give attention with the Government and the gen- un amuming office in India is unti-eral attitude of the tribe has greatly cipated to be the push forward of improved since the approach of the preliminaries begun by Sir Claude troops, Auchinick, former C-in-C, for the

establishment of a Defence Com-

mittee Central Legislature.

The first meeting is expected to be Contributes

held

rival.

soon after Sir Archibald's ar-

Commission' To War Funds

Meanwhile the selection of the personnel, it is understood, is nearing raspletion with the consultation of the leaders of parties-willing-to-co- operate in the formation of the Com-

Apologising for making a small mittee.

Such selection is a temporary ex-denation to the Bomber Fund, Mr K. Chiu Company, pedient, the intention being ultimate-C. Chiu, of K. C.

explain that iy to have a wholly elected body.

INDIAN TEXTILE FOR AUSTRALIA

Hongkong, writes

since last year, he has been contri-

commission

buting all income on from his London and Bradford con-

nections to British War Fund.

In support of this, Mr Chiu has sent us an original letter from the Crossley Textile Co., Ltd., of Brad- SIMLA, July 8 (Router).-Orders ford, which states in part, "We and for over a million yards of indian dimeult to adequately express our textiles for Austrails were received appreciation of your generosity. We by the Supply, Department during can assure you that your sympathy and goodwill greatly encourage us in the week ending May 24, 1041,

The letter con- The articles ordered comprised these dimeult days." ground-sheeting, webbing and bed-tained a reply from Lord Beaver- iluking.

brook's Secretary,

JAPANESE DROP PEACE "BOMBS"

Like the majority of local business houses in the plece-goods trade, con

ons have been extremely difficult Chit has been contributing to the

during the war, and the fact that Mr

British Government to the very limit SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

of his ability, is most gratifying, and CHUNGKING, July 8 (UP)ets a fine example. During this morning's air rald. Japanese bombers dropped tons of peuce pamphlets and posters in addi- tion to their bombs.

One poster bearing a slogan in the

NAZIS' WESTERN

style of Chinese verse said, "For the FRONT BOMBED

past four years there has been resist- ance and scorched earth. All of a sudden, to-morrow morning, pence glorifies everybody."

Another slogan was, "Quickly con- clude the war and establish peace in Enst Asia."

Norwegians Are Worthy Of Honour

LONDON, July' 0 (Reuter).-The R.A.F. continued its offensive against Germany's western front to-day, it was learned in London.

Late this afternoon, heavy bombers made an attack on northwestern Ger many and bombed the naval base of Wilhelmshaven.

.

No alrerift in missing.

Lille Visited

LONDON, July 8 (Reuter),—RA.F, LONDON, July 8 (Reuter).The "New York Times" on July 4 praised heavy bombers, escorted by fighters, the power statlon And Norway and said that she was still attacked Aghting and that her men were being chemical works at Lile this after- trained in Canada.

noon.

missing.

but out in

the open sea it hornind strong!

about 10 hours.

between

con-

the

North China-

STOCK MARKET became irregular in his payment of Manchukuo

REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange Omelal Summary, issued yesterday, Is:

Buyers

H.K. Banks $1.300 Bank of East Asia $72 Conton Ins $225 H.K. Fire Ins, $195 Indo-Chinas (Pret) $8U Wharves $00 Docks $15%

Providents $5.86 Hotels $3.30 Lands $35

Realties $3.30

Chinese Estates $100 Trains $17.10

Star Ferries $53.25 Macao Electries $18.25 Telephones "O" X.D. $22.25 Telephones

"N" X.D. $8.90 Cements $14.50 Ropes $8.15 Dairy Farms $18.50 Watsons $10.65

Sellers

Docks $15.00 Providents $5,85 Lands $35.50 Lights "O" $0

Cements $15

Watsons $11 11.K. Banks $1,370

Sales

Providents $5.80 Hotels $3.36/40

Lands $35

Trams $17,35

“Lights "O" $6/0.05

Electrics "O" X. Rts $22.50

- Telephones "N" XD. $9

Пopes $8.40/50

Watsons $10.75/83

rent.

Nolice to quit was served on De- fendani on March 12, at which date five months rent was due. At the same time, Plaintiff Issued a notice of distraint on the flat.

Economy

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” PEKING, July 8 (Domel)~~An Giving evidence, Plaintiff corro-economic conference between North borated what his solicitor had said, China and Manchoukuo will be held adding that Defendant was always here for two days from July 19. two to three months la arrears with The agenda includes withdrawal

Plaintiff had made his rent.

de of the coins of the Central Bank of mands for payment through his Manchuria from North China and shroff, Tse Yan-wah.

prevention of their inflow into North Cross-examined by Mr Hon, Plain-China, the commodities to be traded

tlf admitted that he had never between North China and Manchou-

written any demand for payment to Defendant.

Tse Yan-wah stated that he had been sent to ask Defendant for rent on many occasions.

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kuo during this year, collection adjustment dues on the Manchoukuo commodities destined for North China, Chinese labour encouragement of immigration to Manchoukuo, and import of tobacco leaves from North China inta Manchoukuo.

Gracie Still Popular

Admits Owing Rent

Defendant said that since April, 1940, he had paid. rent to a mun Prior to numed Hui Wing-kwong. the issue of the notice of distraint, nobody had made any demand for payment of rent from him. He ad- mitted -owing Ave months rent, but explained that the rent collector, Hul Wing-kwong, had told him he could live there for that period rent free, provided he removed elsewhere LONDON, July 8 (Reutef}.-Air-| nt the end of five months, as the port workers cheered as Gracle Fields landlord wishes to have bick the alighted at a British airport to-day

brough! ful also promised Defendant from a plane which

from Lisbon. $200 compensation.

flat.

Home From States

She later motored to London.

her

She told reporters that she had Defendant found alternative been working herself to death for America. She commodation towards the end of England while in Fobruary, and took a draft agree-added that her aspidistra song had ment of the terms arranged to Hul probably aroused the most interest who took it to Plaintiff. Two days but "nobody seemed to know what Inter, Hul informed Defendant that

an aspidistra was." Plaintiff had agreed to the terms. A week after that, notice of distress was served against Defendant.

Questioned by Mr Zimmern us to whether he admitted two months' arrears for August und September

because when he offered the rent it was not accepted, on the It is reported that close turners and Bitters at Taikoo Dock-excuse tint the rent receipts had TOKYO, July 8 (UP)-Effective yard

Nine enemy fighters were destroy- "Here is a new order different in practice from the abomination Ifted and seven British fighters pre lerism-would force upon an unwilling world. In Norway, brute force has already suffered an ideological de- Never in their history have feat.

the Norwegian people been more worthy of honour than to-day."

Whitney Soon To

Japan's Export

Control.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

DISSATISFIED

DOCK WORKERS last year, Defendant said that he

on

300

did not.

July 7 the Government has placed week. Hemanded to be paid off at the not been made out.

or the

that

French "Purge" Of Russians

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" VICHY, July 8 (UP).The Gov- ernment announced to-day that out Be On Parole

owing it is alleged to the After both solicitors had stdress of the 10,707 Russians arrested since ati export trade excepting silk, tea dismissal of a fellow worker, but the ed the Court, his Lordship reserved the severance of diplomatic relations, SING SING. N.Y., July 8 and a few other items under a management countered this by paying judgment.

10,003 have been liberated; 307 have beon

ar interned in concentra- gnoled Keneral export (Router). Richard Whitney, licensing system which had already a notice at the

off, and on Monday put up adjustment

men

gates stating

tion camps; 81 have been assigned to former president of the Now been adopted for the Yen bloc coun-vacancies existed for turners and York Stock Exchange, will be tries and Indo-China.

MALTA BOMBED enforced residence and 250 are stili ntiers. It is stated that this hind the

under inquiry Park

the The Ministry of Commerce ex-desired effect, most of the men who

Marsellies, Paris, Lyons and released on parole on August 11.

MAUTA, July 8 (euter),-Late | Riviera were the chief centren of the He was sentenced from 5 to 10 plained that this was for the purpose had been paid off rejoining.

In reply to the allegation' that a on Monday night, one enemy alreraft "purge" and the Goverment now years Imprisonment in Sing Sing in of fostering production and the in-

on south Malta announces that the Russians who have April 1938 for Grand Larceny, crease of goods from third countries fellow worker had been dismissed, dropped bombs

are at present When he is set free he will have owing to the disrupted trade, routes the management declared that the without causing damage or chaual been liberated served 31⁄2 years of his sentence.

danger to national security. and shortage of bottomE.

man had resigned.

ties, it is officially stated.

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COFERIORE

H.E. THE GOVERNOR, SIR GEOFFRY, A. S, NORTHCOTE K.C.M.G. The Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants' Club WILL HOLD

A VARIETY CONCERT

INCLUDING

A Four-Act Chinese Historical Play

SIANG JIUN”

LEE

AT THE

KO SHING THEATRE

On SATURDAY, JULY 12th 1941, at 8.30 p.m. IN AID OF

THE BOMBER FUND

AND

CHINESE WAR CHARITIES Admission: $10, $5, $3, $1.

Tickets obtainable from:

Hong Kong Chineso Civil Servants' Club, China Building. Booking at:-TSANG FOOK PIANO CO..

UFS

· UNDER INDICTMENT Dr. Manfred Zapp, left, manager of Transocean Nows Service, and Guenther Tonn, assistant, indicted in Washington by Federal grand jury. They are charged with violating Foreign Agent Act, and accused of furthering Intereste of Nasi government and disseminating Nazi propaganda in U. S.

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