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(By "R. Abbit") (Continued from Page E.) played watchful cricket, while M.P. took the long handle.
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F. you could melt down the two bowl, mix com- A. Madars in a pletely and then pour out two bata- men, you would have
an excellent product. M.P. takes ttle more amount of risk than he should while A.. tates the same amount less. However, that made a excellent stand, and after M.P. had put one up to mid-off M. el Arculi (21), ren- dered stalwart assistance.
A.It. was out for 38, but what
might have been a dangerous altua- tion was saved by A. H. Rurajahn (not out 11), and S. A. Ismail (nnt uul 15), who played out time.
A Splendid Finish
I WAS VERY GLAD to Bec that Teddie Fincher has turned
out again for the K.C.C., and his absence seems merely to have spurred him on, as he hit up un excellent 79 not out at the end, to bring Kowloon home just in time. T. A. Madar got going too, and his 41 materially as- sisted the Club
It only fair, however, to the Army to any that Man, Weedon and Hatfeld were away playing for their regiment against the Sappers. As a general rule we would expect to find them in the Army side. However, they did by no means badly.
Corporal Webb, promoted to the first eleven, got 21, while Driver Logan, who have been here some time, I think, ran up 30. Godby .played n characteristically breezy innings. I hear he scored ten boun- daries out of 56, and the Army de- clared at 170, for six.
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POLICE OFFICER SAVES 137 CHINESE WITH REVOLVER
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in 15 minutes in the Singapore Roads this morning. She is believed to have
struck a mine,
Eleven Astalic passengers are dend and nine are missing.
Passengers included. 137 Chinese deportees, most of whom were
isoned behind a strel grille in the
forward hold.
Im-
who
by a Britiste Police Inspector,
They were saved by prompt action blew the lock open with a gun.
The American magician, Nicola, with his wife and troupe, were saved but lost their equipment.
Boarded Last Life-Boat Nicola told "Reuter" that he and his wife managed to board the last life-boat, holding 70, just as the ship sank.
After rowing for half an hour, the life-boat was taken in tow, by a rescue launch,
"Two men of my company, un- able to get into the Ile-boat, dived off as the vessel heeled, They clung to some wreckage.
"After being picked up by a launch, they helped in rescue work.
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"None of my property was in sured and I have lost a fortune." he sald.
Inquiry Begins
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 (UP).—The Preliminary Inquiry into the sink- ing of the steamer Sirdhana began to-day.
Survivors report that there were two explosions shortly after the pilot and disembarked.
French Withdraw N. China - Troops
The Kowloon bowling, in the absence of Robert Lee, was denite- ly weak, though it was very pleas- ing to find my old friend Frank Goodwin turning out again, and sending down 6 overs for 20 Tune and one wielset. If only that leg Injury of his will hold up there are years of cricket in him. Anderson, -who-is-not-doing-so-well-this-year, French-Ambassador,-M.-Henry, yea- got 37 and took a couple of wickets, but he was very expensive.
Altogether it was a game, from what I gather, that I should very much like to have seen, but one cannot be in more than one place, or 'possibly_two, at once.
The Central British School THE C.B.S. have got a very excellent team this year, and al- though they had Pryde and an- other regular member of the side away, they had much the better of the Civil Servico second eleven, although the latter made a draw of it.
F. A. Woller bulted uncommonly well for 41. He is, I am told their soundest bat. Odell did not come off this time, but he has hud his share of runs before, Hurley (27)
TOKYO, Nov. 14 (Reuter).—The
terday afternoon sent a note to the Foreign Minister, Admiral Nomura, communicating the withdrawal of the French garrison and troops from North China.
The French note is similar to the British communication.
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Another School Side
IN VIEW of the amount of re- liance we must place on our local cricketers for the next few seasons, I was delighted to discover that an- other school team has made its op- pearance-St. Joseph's College, who, I know, have played before, but do not, I think, have a very long or regular fixture list, but they firmly put it across the Recreio 2nd eleven, which is by no menna a bad second Division alde. The Recreio got 110, and then St Joseph's cracked up 116 for 5 with Felix top scorer with 37
runs.
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(Continued from Page 1.) side_fortifications, and they warned the French.
Austrian soldiers walked to the waters edge, cupped their hands and
"Be careful now. shouted cross
We Austrians are going away. The Germans are moving in to-morrow"
No More Band Concerts Since that day there have been no more band concerts or Ilitler's speeches through loud speakers, no more kindly banters and no more unfurling of huge banners by the Germans asking the French "Why do you fight us? Why do you bring war to lovely France?"
BRITAIN'S WITHDRAWAL
OF TROOPS (Continued from Page 1.) signatories of the Boxer protocol who maintain troops in China.
Washington has been continuously informed of the British Intentions.
November 14, 1939.
FINLAND'S POSITION American War
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cluded a port in the Baltic, which was not only an excellent harbour but the only Finnish port which
seldom froze over.
It' is stated British circles that the North China garrisons would have been withdrawn earlier had it not been for Japanese pressure, underland's seeking. which the British authorities were not willing to act.
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No compromise on this point, therefore, was possible for Finland. The Professor concluded by saying that the differences between Finland-It is estimated that if the and Soviet Russia were none of Fin-War continues United States
manufacturers will book 1,000,-bearing, not more than five written Finland was, and always had been
to be reasonable in the 000,000 dollars worth of arma-wards and enclosed in open envelopes prepared negotiations. French Troops
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This Is How It Goes PARIS, Nov. 13 (UP)-The Quai
This will be offset by a $200,000,000 d'Orany states that France Is main-
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loss in pence time trade, thus it is LONDON, Nov. 13 (Reuter) estimated that America's net war gain taining her troops in China: firstly,
Moscow wireless accuses Finland of for American business will be to assure a guard for the French
falling to inform the Soviet re- | $800,000,000, or one per cent, of the Government buildings at Peiping and reduced
garding the recent "dangerons" | national income expected in 1940. other cllies; secondly,
rise of the rivers in the Ironlier garrison at the Shanghat Concession;
area which, If clalms, the Finns are Besides these estimates it is pre- rdly full strength at Tientsin to
bound to do ander an International dicted that wartime spending will
result In treaty. ***
the re-employment of maintain French rights; and, fourthly, the majority of troops will be with- River.
Those along the edge are squit drawn from Canton for service else-
Recall Of Delegates half a million unemployed in the
United States. concrete blocks
HELSINGFORS, Nov. 13 (Reuter). whose sides. drop where in the Empire.
Governments have been in---After five blank days, the Finnish The Allies are reported to be con- directly into the water. There is al-formed of these temporary garrison Government has considered it neces templating the purchase of half a most 110 pretence at camouflage. They have left the grey forbidding
reductions. France wil maintain allsary to re-establish direct contact million tons of steel in the United walls for all to see, and tiny slots Earrisons and extra-territorial prero- with its delegates. Hence their re- States, but as far as can be ascertain
gatives in China. discourage Indicate plentiful fire to
call, said M. Eriko, the Foreiga ed only a few orders have so far been Minister, in an Interview to-duy. placed because of reluctance to nerept any French attempt to force # cross- ing of the river.
The Finish altitude concerning war business, the Moscow talks was a positive one, M. Erkko said.
As I travelled along the west bank of the Rhine, I counted an average of one German fortiflention every 250 yards over the entire length of the
Siegfried Line Described From a high position, I could see the second and third rows of the Siegfried line forta. They are so close that they formed one thick belt of defence between which there are barbed wire and trenches.
Aircraft Orders
Fidelity Questioned LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter) British policy in the Far East is the subject of a letter to the "Times"
Finland did not intend to suspend signed by Mr. A. D. Lindsay, Mr. W,
Foreign aircraft orders are already negotiations indefinitely but would' H. Beveridge, Mr. W. Ross, and continue trying to obtain a definite estimated at $30,000,000, with pros- Mr. John Lowe.
of goodwill and understanding. and satisfactory result by a display pects of an additional $70,000,000.
Some Allied truck orders have been legates had made a personal report, buying 200,000 blankets.
M. Erkko added that until the de-placed.
France la reported to be it was impossible to
say whether
The industries which the war will they would return to Moscow.
The Russian proposals and the probably Injure are the food, olee Finnish counter-proposals would be equipment, cinema, shipping and laid before the various Parliament-speciality lines. ary groups, but would not yet be Generally there is no enthusiasm made public.
for war business, due to the fact that extra planta procured for the purpose prove to be white elephants after-
After expressing admiration for the statesmanship fashion in which the There are three or four Siegfried Washington Government is utilising Fortresses for every Maginot line the voice of Its Ambassador to Tokyo, position, but that is no comparison be-the letter adds: cause euch French fortress is three "What Mr. Joseph Grew stated in or four times as powerfully built.
such friendly but uncompromising On both sides of the river the low-terms, expresses the mind of the lands are flooded for a considerable British peoples, and we should like distance. From the French end of the United States Government to be one of the dynamited bridges, I could assured that. In this matter Britain see across the river without glasses, stands side by side with America, and watched some Germans in a boat crossing a temporary lake, a few yards inland from the Rhine, as they entry food and munitions and supplies to the marooned Siegfried fortresses at the river's edge.
They were within easy range of
the French rifles, but no Frenchmen fred at them, although the French- men around me walched the Ger-
the and
"On general grounds we may op- plaud our Prime Minister's message to the Japanese people, that Britain cherished no grudges, but we would have made it doubly clear that Eritain also very much cherished her principles. Among these is fidelity to the cardinal undertaking of the Nine-Power Treaty, namely upholding of the integrity Independence of China. Exit The Civilians
"Unless that be safeguarded to the Nowhere along the German side ability, confidence will be affected, could I see any signs of civilian ac-and the seeds of long-term disorder tivities. The same was true of the will be sewn in the Far East. French side. In the three mile zone which was ordered to be evacuated of ali civilians, there was only one
mans push their boat across the lake with a pole.
Sukar
factory operating on the whole Ruine fronta sugar factory which is bare- ly two miles from the Rhine where the great Alsatian beet crop is being converted Into
before the Elsewhere in the fighting starts. three mile zone, peasants were forced to leave their untouched crops.
Hops and tobacco-the two richest erone--are rolling on the stem.
best
of Britain's and Amerien's
New Press Attacks MOSCOW, Nov. 13 (Reuter).The Soviet Press has taken up a new line wards. In the attack on Finland.
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M. Pansiidivi declined to make any and that it cannot stand the financial comment regarding the cause of the Air strain for many more months,
breakdown in negotiations and de- The Soviet Press also accuses the clined
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months whereas the huge Soviet statements which have been released, Army on the Finnish frontier would such as M. Erkko's observation that be able to wage an indefinite war of the Soviet demand for a Finnish attrition, which might eventually island was like demanding Sandy lead to Finnish capitulation, Hook from the United States or the The threat of a Soviet steam- Apply Only To Tientsin
roller, coupled with possible LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter).The Isle of Wight from England.
blockade of the south coast of "Daily Telegraph" political corres pondent learns that the decision to
Finland, to considered as most like- ly action by the Boviota unless withdraw a number of British troops from China refers only to Tientsin.
Finland agrees to resume the talks on the lines of the Soviet demande. One of the reasons for this is the flooding in the Tientsin barracks.
All official utterances in Soviet It would have cost £10,000 to re- was the only Government representa-quarters indicate that the Kremlin pair the damage caused and would tive at the depot. The staffs of the will not allow itself to be frustrated have entailed- unsuitable conditions Finnish Legation and the Ministries in Russia's determination to secure for our troops, especially with the of Sweden, Norway and Denmark a position in the Baltic. approach of winter.
The French Rhine vineyards are further inland where the famed The correspondent adds that but wines are made, and the pressing is for the fact that it might have ap- just finished with the indication of a peared that the Government was bumper wine crop.
acting under pressure, the action would probably have been taken ene- fler.
Many Alsatian peasants lost their whole crops and those whose fields are on the German side of the river) were unable to cross in order to harvest when the French dynamited the pontoon bridge. Their land has since been, confiscated.
German Communique —–BERLIN,"Nov, 13 ̄(UP)—ATMHigh Command communique says: "New attempts by strong detachments of a foothold on the heights on enemy reconnaissance troops to gain both sides of Liederschledt, 11 kilometers: southwest of Pirmasens, were made without success. An officer and 24 men were captured.
On both sides of Saarbruecken, ar- tillery Are was somewhat stronger than in the past few days."
NAZI AIRMEN
RESCUED
LONDON, Nov. 13 (Reuler)—A Dutch cargo boat has picked up three German slemen, whose plane crashed into the North Sea.
The pilot was drowned.
The men have now been interned,
BURMAH'S NEW AERODROME
LONDON, Nov. 13 (Reuter).-The Government of Burmah has approved setting aside an aerodrome for pro- viding facilities for training and fly- Ing.
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It is now felt that our relations with Japan permalt the step to be taken without misunderstanding,
This action has been taken, it is emphasised in official circles, without abandoning any principle or en- dangering other Treaty Powers.""
At the same time, it can be con- strued as an indication that we are prepared to recognise any friendly gesture made by Japan.
13,000 TON SHIP SUNK
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Sweden seven ships 11,100 tons; Finland five ships 8,748 tons; Holland two ships 8,021 tons: Belgium. two ships totalling 6,202 tons,
British Destroyer Attacks Gorman Steamar REYKJAVIK, Nov. 13 (Reuter).
Hamburg An S.D.S. call from a steamer, Parana, reporting un attack by a British destroyer, has been pick- ed up by the radio station here.
The Purana is a German steamer of 6,038 tons and was built in 1921.
Two Nazi Ships Sunk
LONDON, Nov. 13 (Reuter)...--It is officially announced that the German steamers, Mecklenburg and Parano, 8,000 tons and 8,000 tons respectively, were intercepted by British warships. The crews abandoned them in sinking condition.
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British Ship Sunk
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Nov. 13 (Reuter)—A German submarine sank the British vessel, Ponzano, 1,348 tons, in the Atlantic, according to 'the Gorman
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A message from Vigo says that a Japanese ship reports having sighted a German subreating and shortly afterwards intercepfed on S.0.9. from the Ponzano stating that it had tried. to escape the U-boat but was stopped ond fired upon.
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Blockade Threat
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Hitler In Conference SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI”
BERLIN, Nov. 13 (UP)-Herr Hitler received his advisors to-day,
They included Herr Goering, high Army ofcials and von Ribbentrop.
Hitler's special train, which was the "Fuehrer's headquarters" during the Polish campaign, is lying in a Berlin suburb In complete readiners. for Instant departure whenever Hitler decides to move.
Queon Wilhelmina's Efforts SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH THE HAGUE, Nov. 13 (UP), - Queen Wilhelmina continues to work day and night for peace.
Evidence of this is noticeable to the crowds outside the Royal Palace. The Queen looks well and
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Ignore Rumours, Says Premier THE HAGUE, Nov. 13 (Reuter). The Netherlands Prime Minister broadcast this afternoon on Holland's defence measures.
Wild rumours, he said, had been. circulated in Holland. These were apparently based on forcim reports and were the result of the defence measures.
He asked the Dutch people to ignore the rumours and to remem- ber that countries at wor always held the darkest views about their opponents' intentions.
Danger Admitted Concerning the, defence mensures, the Dutch premier said that it was. always necessary for neutral
coun.. tries to adjust their milltary pre- cautions in nccordance with the con ditions that existed.
The danger to-day, he said, was ne more than it was in the early days of September.
They must be prepared for all eventtinlilles.
The Netherlands Government, he said, had not the slightest in- formation which would shake ila belief in the assurances given it by both the warring parties,
Garman Promiso LONDON, Nov. 13 (Reuter).The Berlin official news agency stated that Germany intended to respect the nou trality of Holland and Belgium, so long as Holland, and Belgium showed themselves enpablo preserving neutrality.
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