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FRENCH SINK U-BOATS
Parla, Nov, 21.
Graphic detalls of the sinking of two German submarines in three daya by the same French warship have now been. released by the French Admiralty.
A small seaplane spotted the first U-boat und dropped a bug to In- chicate its position, The French dez- troyer Sirocco proceeded at fuil speed to the vicinity and fired two chains of depth bombs.
The submarine was seen rising in an impossible angle and then sud-
denly turned and sank..
Three days later the destroyer saw
Italian Neutrality To Be Confirmed
Rome, Nov, 24. A meeting of the Grand Fascist Council has been con- voked for December 7. The meeting. It is stated authorita- tively, is expected to outline measures to assure Italy's con-- tinued neutrality in the Euro- pean conflict.
Usually well-informed quar- ters understand that many of Italy's external policies will be
Saturday,
Allied
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 25, 1939.
Successes Catholics Praise
Greater Than At First Reported
London, Nov. 24.
The Allied succosses yesterday in the air battles on the Western Front were greater than
formulated at the meeting previously reported.
which looks as if it will be one of the most important- in the history of the Fascist Grand Council-United Press.
Art Helps Charity
Drive For Funds
aubmarine on the surface towards Yee Fung Society Starts darkness. The U-bost immediately began to submerge and the destroy- er fired from her five-Ineli gün number of shells, one *K which suck the submarine.
The U-boat's how rose vertically, 'rolled over and disappeared, leaving n large patch of oll-Reuter Bul- tetin.
· Survey Ship' Success
Paris, Nov. 24. The sinking of another U-boat is reported here to-day, making three sunk by the French in the last few days.
A French survey, ship saw the track of a torpedo in the moonlight and immediately altered course. She dropped depth charges and soon the water boiled up. As a large charge exploded, a large patch of oll np peared on the surface--Reuter Bul- tetin.
CAMPAIGN RENEWED
Soviet Press Attack Finland's Stand
Moscow, Nov. 24. After two days' lull, the Soviet Press and radio resumed its attack on the Finnish leaders, questioning the reported Finnish desira to con- tinue negotiations.
Quoting a Tass despatch from Helsinki, the newspapers Praude and Izvestia say, "Confused ofter the breakdown of negotiations in Moscow, The Finnish leaders, with their suspicious politicol acls or to conceal their true Intention, offer stiff re- sistance to the Soviet Union's peaceful proposals.
Eloven enemy machinos were brought down, four by the Fronch Air Force and the remainder by the R.A.F.
The RAF. Jost no planes, while, line to put them into practice in only one French maching falled to mimic battles behind the British de- return. Two of the RA.F. machines | fence system. were damaged but managed to land safely.
The German planes were on in dividual reconnoissance flights at n height of over 2,000 feet.
Ot four machines brought down, two were Domier DO-17, and two Heinkel IIE-3.
One Dornier was carrying cameras-Reuter Bulletin,
French Claims
Paris, Nov. 24. A communique issued to-dny states, "There was nothing important to report all night.
The Yee Fung Benevolent Society in organising a first membership drive under the leadership of Mr. Tom Chun and Its adviser, Mr. Lam Pui-sang. Mr. Tong Yin-yee, leader of the Yin Yee Division, has, with The permission of Mr. Kwon Wal nung, noted artist and proprietor of
arranged "On November 23 eight German the Asla Lithograph Co.,
were shot for a nolo exhibition of Mr. Kwan's reconnaissance planes works at the library of the Chinese down in our territory, four by the Chamber of Commerce from Novem- R.A.F. and four by our chasers. One ber 25 to 27. Admission of 10 cents of our chasers failed to return to the will be charged and proceeds will base."-United Press. go to the Society's Free School Fund.
Prot. Hau Ti-shan will open the exhibition and later lecture on the "Evolution of the Chinese Dress,"
It
German Communique
Berlin, Nov. 24,
"The air force continued
and
will comprise
A German High Command com- The exhibition hundred of Mr. Kwan's works, in-munique states, "There was
Gone liveller reconnaissance cluding portraits of female models what never before publicly exhibited. A artillery activity. further innovation is that each plc- ture will be annotated with poetical phrases by Mr. Chan Pa-fung.
Mr. Kwan is the first artist to use Chinese paper and colour to depict foreign scenes und has
already published a book.
In Grave Condition
Nolasco Da Silva Victim Of Sunstroke
The first really cold spell of weather caught the army to-day." The mud dried up and ice covered parts of the advanced line, which had been flooded by the heavy rains.
A nearby chateau is being pre- pared as a guest house,, since the British Expeditionary Force is re eelving so many visitors that it was decided to provide
sultable accom-. modation-United Press.
Peace Efforts
24.
WASHINGTON, Nov. (UP) Tho Thanksgivlag Day statement of เล American Hierarchy of Uho Catholic Church praises the pease efforts of Pope Pius.
It says that President Roose- velt Ins urged 21,000,000 Catholics not to become “victims of hate mongers". It lamented that the most appalling thing in modern warfare was this fact of fragto offerings not only of com- batants but also of women, children and weak invalida, young and old.
"Peace with a purpose Was rtated to be the objective of combatants, but no pesco would endure unless justice is temper- ed with mercy. Peace achieved
outright through an
victory means nothing more than an armed peace."
Fraiding the Pope's efforts to provent war and milizato is korrors, the statement says that "for such devotion in the cause of pence we desire to offer dar august Pontiff an expression of profound gratitude, and recom- mend our prople to emulate his example and Join in the effort of their common Father."
Japanese Comment On
Wang's
"Feelers"
SHANGHAI, Nov. 24-Withdrawal of Japanese. troops from China can be discussed only when peace is concluded, a Japanese Embassy spokesman declared when questioned regarding the Japanese reaction to the Central China Daily News editorial to-day.
CHUNGKING DOUBTS
No Definite Comment On Latest Development
Chungking Nov, 24, Chinese circles hestitate to express
The spokesman stated that Mr. Wang Ching-wei himself has declar- ed that the question of evacuation comes after the conclusion of peace. recon- With Mr. Wang's Government lack- naissance in French territory. In airing an army sufficient to oppose the battles between reconnaissance pur-Chungking. forces, Japanese forces suit machines and enemy planes, one will be necessary for the mainten an opinion on the article appearing British plane at Verdun, one enemy ance of peace and order in the ter-in yesterday Central
Dally plane near Saarbrucken, and end ritories on which Wang's regime will News in which Mr. Wang Ching-wel French plane were shot down by claim its jurisdiction, an Army replies to the Japanese Premier's_re anti-aircraft fire."-United Press.
Quiet On Land
spokesman pointed out.
China
cent statement of policy, as the Chi- However, a graduat Japanese with-ese are unaware of the full circum- drawal will become possible when stances landing to its publication. Paris, Nov. 24.
Wang's Government obtains suf-| The articic, which naturally came The latest communiqué states that clent troops, the spokesman further as a surprise, gives a somewhat dif the front is fairly quiet with artery said.
ferent standpoint to that of General fire at various points.
The spokesman held significant in Central Government of China and so-called New Abe regarding the There was minor patrol activity-this connection the recent pledge of Sino-Japanese relations. -Reuter.
| allegiance lo Mr. Wang Ching-wel There is much speculation as to the Pirmasens Attack
by a Chinese general commanding motive of Mr. 20,000 troops near Swatow.
Wang Ching-wei's it is recalled that General Ando, the article was wellten at the sug
latest stand. One view suggests that Commander-in-Chief of the gestion of Tokyo in order to streng-
the
Berlin, Nov. 23. Further it claimed that Nazi troops The friends of Mr. C. Nolasco Jauth-west of Pirmasens repulsed on Silva will
be glad to learn that D.fack by an enemy company "with Japanese forces in South Chinu, was then Tokyo's stand against the de- though his condition Is still very heavy losses."Untied Press. grave, hope is held for his recovery.
Officers Go To School
quoted by Mr. Wang Ching-wel In his Canton broadcast on August 9 as mands of the Japanese Army. having agreed to a regional evacuawei may have published the article Others say that Mr. Wang Ching- Mr. Da Silva, who is the youngest
tion in favour of the Chinese peace for internal consumption in an at- son of Mr. P. M. Nolasco Da Silva,
troops, well-known Hongkang broker, is ani
tempt to create a favourable impres interport swimmer and a prominent
that the editorial
The Embassy spokesman declared
sion among the Chinese, VRC, badminton and softball player.
"acceptable," emphasising that Mr the further developments with con-
as a whole wus His present grievous illness is the the result of sunstroke contracted wh they have to prepare for an offensive Wang made It cicar that he was not siderable interest, but agree that the
establishing government under establishment of the new
"But despite ceaseless propaganda concerning the unacceptability of the Soviet proposals and alleged Soviel threats, they will not succeed in fool- ing their own people or world public opinion. Their anti-Sovjet polley has been, and is exposed when Finnish Press urges the necessity for an agreement with the Soviet Union at the some time it continues a furious anll-Soviet campaign," -United-Press--------
Demands Unacceptable
Helsinki, Nov. 24.
The Finnish Premier said last night that his, Government saw no possibility of necepting the Soviet's intest proposals.
If the Finns acceptett them, he sald, they would be violating their own neutrality, weakening their own defences, and transferring to a foreign Power some of their best fortifications. Reuter Bulletin.
he was In Iraining in Ute fret Volun- teers' camp.
The young man collapsed while he Was waiting to appear before a superior officer following small breach of camp procedure, and it is believed that apprehension and con- sequent mental distress aggravated his disorder.
He has since had the best medical care, but is not yet out of danger.
Mr. Da Silva's elder brother, who is n Recreio senior hatsman, also be como seriously ill in the same camp, suffering a severe attack of dysen- tery. He has since made favourable progress
NANNING FALLS
то
JAPANESE ARMY
A Japanese Ale Base, Nov. 24. have been repulsed with "disinte- Japanese forces entered Nanning at| groting" blows. 1.10 p.m. to-day.
It is understood that Japanese
London, Nov. 23. A correspondent with the British Expeditionary Force soldiers going to school behind the front, states that
If and when it happens.
When the officers have finished the course of lectures they return to the
a comTM
These circles therefore will follow
Reuter.
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Lion of China. attacking methods as exploited since! the war staried.
The spokesman said that The lectures are illustrated with lantern-slides-show-munity of views existed between Mr. ing various kinds of German ter Wang and Japanese authorities. He pointed out that messages assuring ritory in ports of the Stegried Line.
support of his efforts from Prince Express Some Doubt of Wang's | Minister, have been transmitted by Kunoye and General Hala, the Wor Sincerity in Editorial
Commenting on the the visiting spokesman of the Ferelga Wong Ching-wel's mouthpiece, the editorial of Office, Mr. Yakichiro Sumo, to Mr. Central China Daily News in Shang- Wang on November 17,
hai, the Hongkong Sing Tao Jih Pão Mr. Wang was quoted by the Em-suid that the new gesture of the ex- bussy spokesman as expressing grati-pelled Kuomintang leader might be fication at the messages. The spokes- a hoax. man further quoted Mr. Wong as felling Mr. Suma that he intended to parently not undergone the slightes: Wang's traitorous stand his ap- establish a good and strong govern change. The belief that he has re- ment which will win the confidence pented should better be dispelled.
"There may be a possiblity that of the Chinese people.
Nazis In Rumania
Endeavour To Force Trade Treaty on Cabinet
Bucharest, Nov. 23. The Rumanian Cabinet led by Dr. Aluntolange has resigned as a result of the failure of Germano-Rumanion trade negotiations.
Mr. Wang also said on the occasion Wang is trying to improve his awk- that both Japanese and Chinese peo- ward position by such propaganda, ples have made heavy sacrifices in but his efforts will only end in a this conflict and expressed his beltof flasco," the paper adds.
good and The Ta Kung Pao mays that after that the establishment of strong government should be made ten-months' underground work Lo Laier.
worthy of such sacrifices regardless of undermine the Chinese national
The pilots of Japanese scouting | forces are carrying out another drive
Competent political quarters under how much time would be required. spirit, Wang cannot camouflage bis
The Army spokesman pointed out crimes by an editorial. planes reported at 1,30 m. that thë on a new important base in South stand that a new Rumanian Cabinet,
The Li Fao says that it Wang Japanese troops were completing the China, while the mopping-up opera headed by M. George Tatarescu, will that Japanese forces were sufficiently
repents he should Jeave occupation of the Kwangsi city—-— tons against remnant Chinese troops be of pro-German leanings in view of strong to create their own creature really
and have D Domel.
In Kwangtung and Kwongsi are the fact that the previous Ministry as a central Chinese government if Shanghai Immediately Complete Goenpation,
the Japanese. steadily progressing.—Domei,
of Dr. Algentolanu collapsed because they so desired but wore not doing so more dealings with
because they were fully in accordance Otherwise, he had better go on being of its alleged opposition to German Nanning, Kwangsl, Nov. 24.
Raiders Shot Down
commercial with Mr. Wang Ching-wel regarding a puppet and should not write high- for proposals
A now After 10 days of marching through
Kweilin, Nov, 24.
the Sino-Japanese relations.
seunding editorials-Central News. agreement. strange Innds following their sur- While raiding Nanning, former
The Embassy spokesman inter- price landing on the north shore of capital of Kwangs, two Japanese The appointment of M. Tatarescu is pointed that the Japanese Govern- Tongking Gulf on November 15, in naval aircraft were shot down by to eliminate opponents of the trade meat had no intention at any time to the midst of a raging storm, Japanese pati-aircraft gunfire yesterday. The negotiations. It is understood, that maintain garrisons In all parts troops at 2.20 p.m. to-day took com-Japanese airmen were killed.-Cen- the Foreign Minister, M. G. Gafeneu. China. plete possession of the walled city of tral News.
and the Finance Minister, M. D. Con The spokesman strongly criticised Nanning, ancient capital of Kwangsl
stantinescu will retain their posts foreign Press assumptions of a breach Province.
in the new Ministry. M. Gigurz, | existing between Mr. Wang Ching-
and former Minister of Commerce, who is wei
authoritica. believed to have personal affiliations Domel with Marshal Goering, may become.
The credit of reaching the impor tant objective first goes to the Miki detachment, which few the
Arst
Suburb Engagement
Kwangal, Nov. 24. Nanning was subject to Japanese gunfire as the vanguards of the In Rising Sun ing over the castle at 1.10 vading forces penetrated into the the Minister of Commerce.
outskirts of the city after crossing[
pm.
The detachment is credited with advancing an averago of 20 kilo- metres a day after it crossed the Kwangs border.
The reduction of Nanning means the fall of a vital base on one of
the Watklang River on Thursday. Negotiations with Germany will be The main Japanese forces have resumed immediately after the in- reached the south bank of the Wat-auguration of the new Government. klang River in the southern out-Domel. skirts of the city.
Japanese air and land forces this the few supply routes from abroad morning continued attacks on Non- which Chinese.
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Bucharest, Nov. 24, "Magnificent Fraud still retained by thening. are
has entrusted M. Alhambra): This in an King Japanese flors report that The Japanese milltary authorities point neighbourhood of Nanning was lite Tatarescu with the task of forming film of an actor's manquerade as a Press Tal preparation ta palteble for all agre
a new Government, which he is ex-sident of a small state. Entertainment conellimisons and conditions, la either sex; and
is soundly established in Aklor Tamla dimoult to imagine a disease of derangement out that the Chinese Kwangsl forces tered with the bodies of Chinese
pected to complete to-day, Including reff's light-hearted relations with fel. whose male festure a warkness, it will not be speedily and persismunity overdesse by this have suffered "tunning blows" as troops. the rosult of the successful Japanese A Japanese detachment fought members of other Parties in addition tow.schemera and with skittish indy operation mewness with it besined to cast who says she is an old-timo girl-friend. into oblivion everything that had preceded it tactical operations in Kwangsl. with 300 Chinese near Lochu, and to his own Liberal colleagues.
Good dialogue and a couple of spaelous- for#ibla widespread scourge of@humanity. The 100th Division under General, and a half miles south of Nanning. The appointment of M. Tatarescu ly staged spectacular Interludes presents To My Cheminte prgither Heres
is regarded as ensuring a strong Ing hula-hole and ball-room dancing. out the outpusts of Nanning against
and Indepen The venues of the Chinese retreat policy of neutrality The Japanese onslaughts, hns prac- tically been wiped out, while the from Nanning were cut when Ja-dence.
Liu Jen, which sitempted to hold
Retreat Bald Cut
"Captain Fury" {M{a}e«iic};° Dramatie im presentation of Australian plonger- ing days. Brian Aherne gives good por 170th Division under Ling felang-panese mobile columns this morning The last German offer during the formance In leading role, supported by nau, which was ordered to rainforce reached the upper reaches of the trade negotiations amounted to a de- Victor Metagion and June Lang. the defencer for Nanning, the newly- Watkiang River.
mand that Germany acquire a prac
"Hotel · Imperialí (Oriental): Fami- organized 10th Division under Huang A separate column which crossed tical monopoly of Rumanian exports. Her spy story ast in a town somewhere on the borders of Russia 'and Austria Ku which attempted to defend Yam- the river from chow and Fangcheng, and the 1751h made a detour to the north-east of With M, Tatarescu in offee, there during the Inst war. Tea Mirands,
Únetŕess, ·' co-stars Shou-chlen, the city to intercept the Chinese is no likelihood that such an offer Itellan Division under Mo
with Ray Milland, stationed near Hoppo and Pakhol; northward retreati-Domel
will be accepted-Reuter,
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