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FINAL EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

TOUNDED 1001 No. 10472

·四拜禮 號五廿月九英港香

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1941.

COST TO GOVERNMENT OF ALLEGED FAILURE TO CHECK A.R.P. WORK

THE SUBJECT OF UNCHECKED WORK ON TUNNELS BEING BUILT IN THE AIR RAIDS PRECAUTIONS SCHEME WAS AGAIN EXHAUSTIVELY GONE INTO THIS MORN- ING BY THE COMMISSION WHICH IS INQUIRING INTO CERTAIN MATTERS AFFECT- ING THE ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE OF THE A.R.P. DEPARTMENT.ī

The Chairman, Mr Justice Cressall told one witness that the Com- mission was suggesting that he had grossly neglected his job of checking vouchers on which Government paid for work done. In this way Govern- ment had been made to pay out more than was due.

To another witness the Chairman put the question that his firm was merely a blind for Kwong Wing aid that Kwong Wing's name was used to overcharge Government. This allegation was denied.

Stern Battle For Leningrad

The use of a car for the occasional convenience of foremen on the job was the subject of comment. Mr Justice Cressall suggested to one sub-contractor that he lent his car for a Government foreman's personal use in return for favours.

A sub-contractor who said he was owed money for work done for Kin Lee on the tunnels was advised by the Chairman to suc whenever payment was a fort- night in arrears. Witness said he would accept this advice. bút hitherto he had been assured by a Government servant that there was no fear of the money not being forthcoming.

Nazis Admit City Still Defies Them

Special to the Telegraph"

BERLIN, Sept. 24 (UP)—The closest approach thus far claimed to Leningrad by the Germans is Krassnöjeselo, directly south of the city and 12 miles distant, according to German quarters. Krassnojeselo was captured by German troops even before Leningrad was completely cut off by land.

Nazis Hope To Cut Off Budenny

WAR COMMENTARY DY'“ANNALIST"

A spokesman. to-night again referred to attempts to relieve the city from outside but stated that these attneks were benten off while counter-attacks from the inside forces similarly and without exception failed.

The Commission comprises His Honour Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall (Chairman), Mr S. Hampden. Ross and Mr L. C. F. Bellamy with Mr K. M. .A. Barnett as Secretary. Mr D. H. Blake appeared for the Kin Lee firm, contractors for the In Kowloon. Mr G. G. N. Tinson building of the tunnel shelters appeared for Wing-Comdr A. H. S. Steele-Perkins,

Books Produced

Lo Hok-pui, F.W.D. foreman, was "D.N.B." reported that the Luft-reculled this morning, and produced waffe on Tuesday maintained fero-a number of books which had been clous attacks against Russian troops asked for by the Commission yester- before Leningrad with very strong day. forces.

The Chairman: What date' do they Twenty-five Soviet planes were start from? shot down in air battles on the Leningrud front alone.

According to the D.N.B. Soviet

Thailand

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Twelve Thousand Serbs

Rise Against Nazis

Special to the "Telegraph"

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BUDAPEST, Sept. 24 (UP).-Twelve thousand Serbian Chetniaks attacked an unnamed Serbian town, forcing the outnumbered German garrison to wire for help.

The German authorities sent Stukas to disperse the Chelniaks, after which General Nedik's volunteer army at- tacked the insurgents:

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Fighting is still going on in the woods and General Nedik has sent further reinforcements.

It is reported that many officers escaped from the Ser- bian prison camps and together with many former officers who were not prisoners have joined the Chetniaks.

Thinks

Japanese

Threat Has Greatly Receded

Special to the "Telegraph"

Inflation] Danger In America Stressed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UP).-Mir Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Treasury, testi fying to-day before the House Banking Committee urged Con- gressional approval of a bill designed to control price levels.

He said that "bold.and effec- tive action" is necessary for tho purpose of halting the quicken- ing trend towards inflation.

He urged that the Administration's. bill be amended for the purpose of Including farm prices but oppased. the fixing of maximum wage levels, He also urged the relento of Govern- Iment owned stocks of farm goods for the purpose of preventing a danger

..prices.

Whole

BANGKOK, Sept. 24 (UP).—Leading Thai officials, speaking to the "United Press," expressed the belief that Thailand's position is easier somewhat, due firstly to the strengthening of Singapore. coupled with the close United States-British-ous rise in Dutch East Indies co-operation; secondly, President Roosevelt's declaration that Lend-Lease sea routes, including the Pacific, will be protected; thirdly, reports of the Japanese concentrating troops in Siberia.

Neutrality Act May

Soon Be Amended

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The officials insisted strongly that any invasion would be re- sisted.

Mr Morgenthau stated: sale prices for form products have risen. 37 per cent during the past year of which six per cent, occurred within the last month. All commo- the last year-foods are up 25 per dities have risen 18 per cent. during cent; textiles 23 per cent; building materials 12 per cent and chemicals

Some competent military offi-14 per cent." cials have supported Thai's con- tention that Japan is unlikely to strike against Thai at present, due to the lively Allied oppos!- tion and also that Thailand has strongly in-no supply of petroleum, rubber

re: and minerals except tin.

The rame sources stated that lagle

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Reuter).-It was dicated in the Capitol to-day that President Roosevelt will quest the virtual repeal of the Neutrality Act next week. It is reported from the Capitol that Administration officials were rules out any Japanese thrust against thus urging the President and recommending also the elimina- tion of provisions preventing United States ships from entering belligerent ports or "combat areas."

Australian Government Survives

Trans-Channel Guns Roar As RAF Raid

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

the Dutch East Indies due to the presence of United States and British long tea routes involved and the

FOLKESTONE, Sept. 24. forces in Oriental waters, whereas (UP).—Two trans-Channel guna Predicting that the Neutrality is easier since a common land front salvoes in the Channel haze this any action against Russia via Siberia at Cap Gris Nez fired several Act will be amended in im- already exists.

Illusory Supposition

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British bombers headed for France while fighters patrolled the Channel: Shortly after there were bomb explosións, ac- companied by the roar of Ger man anti-aircraft batteries.

portant respects, Senator Con- forces, Japan has long worried about plosions rattled windows and·

the striking nower of air afternoon, after which ghell ex- nally said that it might be com-the proximity of Itusgion Pacific doors in south coast towns when pletely repealed except that it territory around Vladivostok which they burst later. carries some desirable provisions Tokyo considers Its own sphere. Buch

as Government control

Gamble Prospects over munitions exports.

Whether Japan will take a gamble against the Dutch East Indies only Censure Motion Defeated.

the future will decide,.

Thailand is constantly. strengthen- The supposition that if American ing liar eastern und northease then Witness: From September 20, 1940,

tho most CANBERRA, Sept. 24 (Reu-ships remain outside the combat zone tiers although she incks Up to date?—Yes. whole workmen' employed by the sub-con- ment to-day, Mr John Curtin, nally, citing the Robin Moor and the TURN to Back Page, Column 5 In those books, the names of all ter)-In the Australian Parlia-cy are free from allock has been modern tools of war such as air- proved illusory, said Senator Con-planes, tanks, artillery and machine- attractors are entered?--We have only the Labour Leader, moved an Greer as examples, and adding that

the numbers of the workmen employ- ed. These books contain entries by amendment which amounted to "If the Nazis are to attack our ships Enemy Transport Sunk all three foremen..

a vote of censure on the Govern- If one goes through those books ment. MOSCOW, Sept. 24 (UP). The and adds up the numbers, one will This tells a

different evening somewhat

report from story from their earlier claims to Information Bureau states:

His amendment displayed dis- the Soviet have the total number of workmen

"On employed have surrounded Soviet troops who Sept. 23 our troops fought the enemy since the job started?-One can and the use of Government funds, the sub-contractors approval of what he alleged was aro disintegrating and being abon along the whole front. Seventy-five doned by their officers.

German planes were brought down that out from these books but we amounting to over £3.000. for

have never added up the total. It confirms the views, already in aerial combat and over aerodromes

Are the rates of pay entered in bribing Union officials. expressed that the Germans are on September 22.

these books?May I explain? The

After Mr Curtin. had moved his. making a desperate effort to cut o the rearguards of Marshal Budeany's Naval enlis sank an enemy trans-tractors were paid not so much per fintly denied the allegations that the "In the Gulf of Finland, our workmen employed by the sub-con- amendment, Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Attorney-General and Navy Minister, forces and that the latter are Oght port.."

day.... day, but by the amount of work Ing with the same indomitable spirit

Government had used the funds for that characterised Russian soldiers;

that information down in these bribing Union oficials throughout the last three months.

LONDON, Sept. 24 (Router), The Germans to-day announce losses on Tuesday along the that the complete elimination of were 47 planes in or the encircled Russian forces can be reckoned with "irr a days,"

few

Indeed unometal reports from Moscow of counter-attacks at Gluk- hov and Poltaya, which are reported

to have met with local success, show

seven by anti-aircraft fre destroyed on the ground.

Mrs Mathias In Colony

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done.

wherever they are found there is no reason why we should continue to observe the combat areas.

"Under the law of nations, our on the high seas," Senator Connally ships have the right to go anywhere declared. The arming of Americati

merchantmen was "desirable."

LAUNDRY WORKERS. STRIKE

The

STATE OF SIEGE IN PARIS?

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

VICHY, Sept. 24 (UP)-Un- confirmed reports state that a state of siege has been declared in Paris as a result of the series of anti-Nazi incidents.

Political Talka

Seventy-five per cent. of the Steur Mr Early's Statement Laundry Company's employees went There is no reason why President operate with a skeleton staff,

on strike before @ o'clock this morn- WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Reuter), ing, but the faundry is continuing to Roosevelt should not make public strikers are demanding the reinstate next week his decision to, arm mer- ment of certain workers recently dis- books?-The system was like this. The total expenditure for 20 chantmen and revise the Neutrality missed. These books contain the number of months for uch funds

£4,000 Act, Mr Stephen was

Early, the Pre-|

The

strike was carried out quietly, and this had been used to counter sident's Secretary, told the press. the workers simply downing tool Franco-German political conver- subversive activities and propaganda.

Mr Curtin's motion of censure was House had received no hints that a subsequently watched the premises after a lapse of two months.

the White and walking out. However, police sations were resumed to-day TURN to Back Page, Column 5 to prevent any disturbances.

workmen employed by the sub-con- tractors but there is no record of the work done by them. The work foreman on duty from 12 midnight

such

that Russian morale is not weaken- ! War Tax Assessor Arrives/one by them la measured by the defeated by 32 votes to 31.

ing.

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Maisky's Estimate

to Mrs Dorothea Mathias, new intend this having been done

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Both at Leningrad and Odessa, the War Tax Assessor for Hongkong, assailants have not been able to has arrived in the Colony from make any progress despite repented England. attacks with heavy forces. German losses in these, Intensive operations

Mrs Mathias is a chartered must undoubtedly have been heavy countant and previously worked in and there are, therefore, good, grounds for believing that the estimate of M. Her husband, Mr Edgar Maihtos is Malsky of German losses as some also a Hongkong Tax Assessor, and where in the neighbourhood of three has been in the Colony since June, million is not excessive,

1940,

The recent German claim of heavy air raids and air sUCCESSED, "Over Britain are to certain knowledge without foundation and prove that German propaganda is being 'com-

•pelled once again to have to recourse to downright lies to give the German people a little encouragement confidence.

and

Singapore Rubber

For America

SPECIAL TO 'THE "TELEGRAPH”.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24 (UP)—It "Announced that the Singapore Chem- ber of Commerce and the Rubber

Hove, SussCK.

entered in the morning report. So these books contain just the numbers of the workmen?—Yes, as woll-ns Kin Lee's workmen.

"And, the morning report contain the amount of work they did?- Correct.

Work Checked

That work is checked by a Govern- ment foreman.The. No. 1 foreman TURN to Page 4, Column Four

Reds Demand Dismissal Of British Cabinet Ministers

Special to the "Telegraph"

LONDON, Sept. 24 (UP)—The Communist Party of Great Britain in a statement issued to the press to-day demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister of Aircraft Production, Colonel Moore-Brabazon, and the Secretary of State for War, Captain Davis Margessen.

The rising note of alarm, and criticism is now being dolly express- The statement also requested ed in every newspaper in Britain re Association have accepted the New immediato calling of Parliament Yark Rubber Trade Association's "go that stops can be taken to Russia's manpower and production garding: Government's polley... on invitation, and are sending Mr F. J. Kemle, Chairman of the Singapore strengthen the Government and which reflects a widespread Association,

to New York, to discuss adopt a policy which will of mbra satisfactory arrangements in guarantee to the people that no present war situation at the very obtaining

supplies from

obstacle is going to be allowed moment when the strongest and most emio is leaving as soon as to stand in the way of effecting a notion are necessary," added the cam

décisive fronts of leadership and decisive defont to Hitler unique.

among the people that can

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Mr Early said that

No Menace

To Japan

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”., VICHY, Sopt, 24 (UP)-

The strikers refused this morning M. Benoit Mechin conferred to accept their wages up to the time with Herr Abetz, Nazi Commis they downed tools, and have been sioner at Paris, after which he given up to 4 pm. to-day to collect

them from the Company's offices, and went to Vichy to consult Mar if this is not done the money will shal Petain and Admiral Darlan, be handed over to the Labour Officer from whom the strikers must receive fer again with Herr Abetz,

He will return to Paris to con-

It.

U.S. Shipments To Roosevelt Will Break

Vladivostok

Strike If Necessary

Special to the "Telegraph"

Ship

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Sept. 24~ (UP)—The Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Tichi Kishi in a broadcast this oven- ing told the Japanese nation that it is-incónceivable that the United Stales ald to Russia shipments via

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UP)-A high administration Vladivostok would constitute oficial indicated that President Roosevelt was prepared to take menace to Japan because of the over all ships tied up on account of the seamen's strike if neces- [shortage of American bottom.

sary, to keep commerce moving. Twenty one vessels are now However, he sold, old tone idle in the Atlantic, Gulf and Paclic. question of the volume of such ship- ments, the feeling of the Japanese However, the official explained | shipping was "more desperate than people over the navigation close to that the President would not act ever before in our history" Japanese waters of American ships

Shipping must be proditced fast. transporting such supplies as avin- unless forced to inasmuch as he chough to send millions of tons of ton gasoline upon which the United was still hopeful of a peaceful guns, planes, grain and ment to States has placed en embargo to settlement. Jagen, is "similar to the Asamo caso Appeal To Men' last year, when a British worship

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on you whether Hilleriam is destroyed on the battle forcibly Inspected the Asian Maru SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH fields of Europe and Asia or whether in waters from which Mount Ful

Fuji ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 24 (UP), we on our own well must engage it visible. This act deeply arousedMe Sidney Hillman, co-Director of in some anal showdown struggle, the entire Japanese nation. That is the United States: Defence program- he added,

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the the reason why the Japanese me, addressing a convention of Mr Hillman pal

pold that 325,000 were Government entrepresentations to Maring and Shipbuilding Workers, employed in the upyards in Sepes the United States and Russia asserted that the nation's need of TURN to Back Page Co