"Hagkong Dally Press Dec. 4, 1939.
Delicious
Temperature: Max. 70; Min. 59.
Page
WEATHER FORECAST:-N. AND N.E. WINDS; FRESH; FINE.
OK Hongkong Daily Press.
The Better SAUCE
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4. 1939.
Eegistered is a Newspaper at the General
Post Office in the United Kingdom.
報西
ESTABLISHED 1857
刺 孖
No. 25354
就肆拾伍佰准仟伍萬弍策:
MOSCOW
ANNOUNCES
15-19 Marina Hones, Queen's Road Central.
G.P.O. Box No. 1
TREATY OF LED ATTACK
?
TERRITORIAL EXCHANGE WITH NEW REGIME: FIGHTING GOES ON WITH FEW CHANGES Germany, Scandinavia Are Chief Losers: British Mines Menaced
LONDON, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-A Treaty of Mutual Assistance was signed in Moscow today between the Soviet and the "Government of the Finnish Democratic Republic," announces the Moscow Wireless. The Soviet undertakes to hand over to Finland 72,000 square kilometres of Soviet Karelina in exchange for 3,970 kilometres of the Karelian Isthmus, north of Leningrad, for which the Soviet will pay 120,000,000 Finnish marks 'as compensation..
The Soviet was granted a 30-year lease of Hangoe Peninsula, where they will establish a military and naval base.
A number of islands in the Gulf of Finland was ceded
to the Soviet, as well as the Finnish parts of the Rybach! and Sredny Peninsulas, on the Arctic Ocean.
The Soviet will pay 300,000,000 marks as compensation for these islands.
Havas adds that Govern-problem for Germany, Norway and ment quarters. in Moscow Sweden. Economically. Russia will stress that the Soviet Union gain enormous benefit from it. is accepting no Bourgeois gov-controlling rich copper mines with ernment of Finland while di- an annual output of 12,000 tons.
The Petsamo nickel mines, be- plomats here pointed out that Moscow had formed a "Popu- longing to an Anglo-Canadian con- lar Government" at Terijoki cera, possess nickel and copper de- evidencing that the Soviet posits estimated at 5,000.000 tons had settled Finland's fate. and also important molybdenumi
Moscow, they said, takes revenge for the Communist defeat of 1918 and is determined to liquidate the Finnish State which has been con- stantly looked upon with suspicion by Moscow as a centre of foreign anti-Soviet Intrigues.
RELEASED
"
FROM CAPTIVITY
BRITONS ADVISED TO LEAVE FINLAND
HELSINKI, Dec. 3 (Reuter)--- deposits. Laponia's magnetic, iron- The British Legation has advised ore deposits are estimated at 100,- British subjects to leave Finland American subjects ате 000.000 but have not yet been ex- today.
leaving for Sweden tomorrow while ploited extensively.
It is unlikely that Russia will the German Legation and 400 to export these products to Germany 500 German subjects are leaving since she needs them herself. today. It is reported that Russia Finally, domination over Finland will give Germany an assurance is enabling Russia to control sever- that German subjects will be able
tons of shipping. to leave safely,
ANGLO-CANADIAN MINES.. Meanwhile, foreign observers al thousand were of the opinion that the Soviet Finnish timber exports in 1937-are Heavy fighting occurred during advance Into Finland was mainly aestimated at $160,000,000 while the the night to the north of Lake Bank of Finland's gold reserve 13 Ladoga, especially near Suojervi. estimated at 002,000,000 Finn It is learned that the Finns main- marks..
tained their positions despite vio PETSAMO STILL HELD lent Soviet attacks. LONDON,
(Reuter)- Dec. 3
Fighting occurred in no man's Flerce fighting in the Buojarvi" dis-land and the Russians lost several trict, near the frontiers to the tanks. It is reported that the north-east of Finland, 13 an-strong Finnish resistance ap- nounced the Finnish Defence parently surprised the Russians. Ministry-communique broadcast The Finnish Army is well armed and possesses one machine-gun to from Helsinki.
declares: every 11 rifle.
line is maintained. Petsamo is still in the hands of the Finns. There have been no air raids today and no naval activity against the Fin- nish coast."
NEPHEW OF CHENG
The communiqne '
KWOK - YAU "Generally the Finnish
Cheng Cheung-fal, nephew of Cheng Kwok-yau and ■ mentber of a well-known Hong- Kong family, who was spirited away a few weeks ago in my sterious "circumstances and for whose release a ransom of a million dollars was demanded. returned to Hongkong оп Saturday,
From scanty facts, available, it
IN NO MAN'S LAND HELSINKI, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-- Although Soviet troops advanced a mile and a half along the coast Continued On Page 7
appears that Cheng was enjoying Roosevelt Calls For
a boating expedition at Shatin with
the two young ladies amcerned
when they were held up some dia-
tance from shore" by two armed men and ordered to board a fish- ing junk
The Junk set sall for Sha-ng- chung, near Shataukok, whence
the victim was taken to Pokio, near Walchow, in the Walyeung district.
Cheng's release was the re- sult of the perspicacity and goodheartedness, of a villager, : named Chung Tim-pang.
"Moral Embargo"
On
4.
·日坪月弍拾华拾身佰執手登其
AGAINST ENEMY CRUISER
The King decorating Firing Officer (Acting Flight-Lieut.) Ken- neth Christopher Doran with the Distinguished Flying Cross at an aerodrome in England. This officer led an attack against an enemy cruiser and, in face of heavy gunfire, pressed home a suc- cessful low attack with great determination.
ABOUT YOUR EYES
A Word to the Wise in Suloient When you trust your precious gift of sight to a qualified and aid osta alish- hon such as oure you Anyw that you are giving your eyes.
the very that can possible be
charges are reasonable and compare favourably with the charges of repub
able and qualißed optometriste” að home. We could sacrifios quality for cheepers but that is not our policy. Only the very best-is good enough for you eyes.
Safeguard Your Eyes By Consulting
US
10oTICIAN.
Single Copy: 10 Centa
Price Per Month: 33.00..
HEAVY TOLL OF LIVES FEARED IN SHANGHAI STREET CONFLAGRATION Four Killed In Jumping From Blazing Building: Tragic Scenes Witnessed
OVER TWENTY PERSONS ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BURNED TO DEATH, FIVE ARE KNOWN TO HAVE DIED FROM INJURIES AND NEARLY 100 RENDERED HOMELESS as the result of a tremendous blaze which gutted three four-stareyed houses at the corner of Shang- hai Street and Soy Street last night. The damage is es- timated to be in the region of $50,000. -'
THE CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BUT IT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN A COTTON-QUILT SHOP IN 482, SHANGHAI - STREET, GROUND FLOOR, WHERE, WITH THE INFLAMABLE NATURE OF THE GOODS STOCKED AND A BRISK BREEZE, THE FLAMES SPREAD WITH AMAZING RAPI- DITY, DEVOURING THE WOODEN STAIRCASES AND TRAPPING NEARLY 50 PERSONS IN THE FLOORS ABOVE.
The peaceful atmosphere of the area was turned into a din of shrieks for help which were heard far above the crackling flames as they leapt higher. and higher.
1.
First to notice the tragedy was a Chinese detective having re freshment in a near-by teashop. He immediately summoned the Fire Brigade and within two minates two appliances were on the scene. Later three more en- gines arrived.
Resche ladders were immediately shot
up and firemen effected several rescues, about 30 persons being brought to safety in this manner. As the flames Increased. however, sheets were spread and
KWANGSI GOVERNMENTS APPEAL TO PEOPLE FOR CO-OPERATION
AGAINST INVADERS Major Battle Developing North Of Nanning
KWEILIN, Dec. 3 (Central)-A major battle is developing in the hilly regions north of Nanning.
On the Nanning-Wuring highway, after breaking through Santang, about 12 miles north of Nanning; the Japanese are assaulting Kaofeng, a strategic pass about two miles further north. Chinese machine-guns mounted on the hills have exacted à heavy toll. After repeated frontal as- saults without success, the Japanese began to attack the Chinese wings yesterday. Occupying higher positions, the Chinese repulsed them without much difficulty.
A
JAPANESE RELEASE
Bombings Of Cities contingent was sent to attack DARDANUS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Reuter)
the Japanese rear by a detour. President Roosevelt inflicting further casualties.
Commander A. D. S. Murray,
issued a formal statement of the Government hoping that: STAUNCH RESISTANCE Far Eastern Manager of Imperial On the Nanning-Pingang high- Airways, received information from
American manufacturers and
exporters
of
aeroplanes
USE OF APPROVED COMMERCIAL CODES
The following commanique was issued by Mr. D.J. Sloss, C.BE., Censor, op "Saturday:
I have been instructed from Loudon that the permission to use certain selected codes ay and from December 7, 1939, must be deferred. An an÷ nouncement will be made inter as to the date on which the use of those codes may be per- Faitted.
those on the top floor were asked to jump.
Police and civilians assisted the firemen in holding the sheets and about 20 persons
were landed. Four were killed and four Injured, however, in attempting to jump into the spread sheets.
MOTHER AND CHILD
A representative of the Hong- kong Daily Press was on the scene shortly after the engines arrived, and saw one woman with a child strapped on her back, jump from the third floor. She landed on the edge of the canvas and strik- ing.her head heavily on the ground was picked up unconscious and rushed to hospital. The child, fortunately escaped injury but it' is doubted that the mother will. live.
Continued on Page 6
Wave Of Consternations
Said Sweeping Reich:
Fascists Cheer Finns
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-Germany made strong secret representations to Moscow before the Red, Army marched into Finland, it was learned from a usually re- Hlable Berlin source.
In the fight against it..
M. Stalin refused to reply] LONDON, Dec. 3 (Reuter)The and aeronautical equipment would bear in mind the Gov-way the bulk of the Japanese force Japanese Military authorities on and it is stated that this re-attitude of the German Govern ernment's policy of condemning "unprovoked bombing" of is attacking Paitang. 31 miles Saturday that the R. M. A. Dar-buff caused a renewed wave ment regarding the Soviet invasion civilians.
north-east of Nanning, while a danus, Imperial Airways" plane of consternation in Govern-of Finland is obscure but it is re- ported that uneasiness over Boviet
The
expansion in the north is so great statement does not less has increased the anger of separate column is launching a which was shot down by three ment circles in Berlin. The matter was then placed in name any country but is re-the United States Administration flanking attack. The Chinese are Japanese planes on November 8 High Nazi circles are beginning that the Nazis are suggesting that
resisting staunchly.
Japanese aircraft are extremely over welchow Island, had been re-to realise what Germany has to gritain, and Germany should join the hands of the Hongkong police garded as a very important It is pointed out that the who sent a detective to interview development in the formula- American Legation has ometally active reconnoltring and bombing paired and was ready to be hand-pay for Bovlet support.
* Furions quarrels are reported to In London, however, observers the magistrate of the district. tion of American wartime reported that civilinn centres had Chinese positions and Japanese ed over to the company.
been bombed and that children artillery keeps up a heavy bomb- Captain 7. N. Wilson, who was have broken out among Hitler's "maintain that Herr von Ribbentrop On November 26 the Chinese au- policy by both officials and had been killed, while actual bombardment to cover the advance of piloting the plane at the time of lieutenants. Even Gen. von Brau was under no llusion that Ger thorities surrounded the house. diplomats.
explosions on one occasion were their infantry,
the incident is due to proceed to chitsch, hitherto regarded as an Where Cheng was kept a prisoner. It is" considered another step in
heard over the trans-Atlantic
the Island and bring back the extreme "yes man," was stated to many had to make great sacrifices for Soviet friendship. They sus- and, In the ensuing battle, the men the direction of strengthening the
have attacked Herr von Ribbentrop pect the German uneasiness to be telephone. guarding Cheng were shot down Administration's power to chart The Chinese police then ralded; the country's foreign policy which
Owing to a recent minor opera in Hitler's presence,
unreal and regard it as a man tion he will not be discharged Army circles ses nothing but oeuvre to get a peace favourable a house nearby where the two girls is shackled and circumscribed by
from hospital for several days, and trouble for Germany in Russia's to Germany. were arrested
Congress in the Neutrality Act.
Cheng was escorted back to Hongkong by & detective arrived here on Saturday night.
-and
EFFECT ON SOVIET Mr. Cordell Hull and President Roosevelt had a long consultation this morning with regard to the ... DODGING NEUTRALITY Public support is overwhelmingly whole subject of Russian relations behind the President in his action and future steps which the United in definitely raming the Soviet as States, in response to pressure of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek the aggressor and applying for public opinion, might be able to has a new concurrent post. He is sanctions against the Soviet, both take.
The White House announces that Chairman of the Szechwan Halen of which practices are contrary to Workers Examination Committee the intentions of the Congressional President Roosevelt may make ́a
statement today on the interna which was formed on December 1. drafters of the Neutrality Act. Besides the Generalissimo, there M. Molotov's statement describtional situation, in the course of are twelve, other members-Cening Roosevelt's appeal to Moscow which he will attempt to clear up
Continued On Page! tral News).
to refrain from bombing as point-
Continued on Page 7
On Other-
Pages
PAGE
2
2.
2
Racing
League soccer Softball: ....... Coming events Radio programmes Crossword puzzle. Leading article..... Finance, commerce,..
craft to Hongkong,
it is expected he will travel by advance westward.
FASCISTS DEMONSTRATED. steamer to Welchow Island and
The Navy was said to be deeply return with the plane about the perturbed. Admiral Raeder fears ROME, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-Italy's middle of the month.
thas it is going to lose Its Treedom sympathy for the Finns, was ex- The R. MA Dardanus is fun of action in a Bolshevised Baltic pressed last night when Fascists derstood to have sustained damage Hitler was hitherto forced to demonstrated. In front of the so- to the fuselage because of bullet stand by von Ribbentrop's policy Viet Legation and then marched to holes and a punctured tyre which to support Russia, but it is believed the Finnish Embassy before which, has been repaired by the fapanese, that he is intensely worried by the they shouted Long live Finlandiy The Finnish Minister was carrina Captain Wilson, will leave with realisation that the Army, the Navy
First Officer J. F. Raeburn and an and the people are all against him shoulder-high by the cheerin
crowds. in the Finnish conflict. Imperial Airways engineer.