Monday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December 4, 1939.
Disastrous Week-End For U-Boats: Three Destroyed
LONDON, Dec. 3 (Router).-The dramatic story of how a German U-Boat fell into a caròfully-laid trap by British warships off the coast of Britain is now revealed.
The failure of the U-boat to reach its objective was due to the watchfulness of the crew of a small fishing smack who saw the submarine in moonlight slipping stealthily along the coast and immediately reported its presence to the naval
Death Of Nonagenarian.
Princess
authorities.
The U-boat commander, lulled into a false sense of security, made his way to carry out his mission when, as pre-arranged, warships and searching craft swoop- ed upon the submarine and destroy- ed it with depth charges.
Trawler Sinks Two LONDON, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-Three German submarines were reported to have been sunk during the last two A Grimsby trawler is stated to have
Duchess Of Argyll, King's Grand-Aunty
LONDON, Dec. 3 (Reuter).— Princess Louise, Duchess of accounted for two. Argyll, died at Kensington
Palace to-day, aged 91 years,
She had been ill for many months. Princess Louise was the eldent surviving child of Queen Victoria and was the first English Princess to marry a commoner.
Love Match
Princess Louise Caroline Alberis,)
The captain of the British steamer
a
Stonepaal, which was attacked by U-bonit, said that the German sub- marine was later destroyed by British warship,
3.
BRITONS
ARRESTED Tatao Police Amok
In Shanghai
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"
SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 (UP), The Japanese-controlled Tatas police have arrested a British soldier and a British civilian.
Subsequently, they fired over 50 shots into a crowd, critically wounding a Chinese woman pedestrian. The Britons were not injured.
SOVIET SQUADRON
WIPED OUT
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-The annihilation of a complete squadron of 12 Soviet bombers at Imatra is reported by a Helsingfors correspondent of the "Telegraaf."
The planes were trying to bomb a huge electricity plant which serves the whole of South Finland.
Anti-aircraft fire shot down 11 and the tweith made a forced landing.
SOVIETS ADMIT STRONG FINNISH RESISTANCE
MOSCOW, Dec. 3 (Reuter).-Having recovered from the first blow, the Finns are "resisting more and more strongly," according to "Pravda.”
This journal adds that the retreating enemy leave behind machine-gunners and snipers concealed in bushes and crevices. houses all conceal mines as well
Railway bridges and empty}
as snipers.
Finnish Danial
One correspondent accuses the Half Nazi Fleet Conc
The Britors were arrested follow-Finns of using poison gas. ing an alleged scrap between the SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Dec. 3 (Reuter)--French Tato police and some unarmed naval circles believe that Germany British soldiers who were on leave.
British reinforcements and Muni- cipal
Police
were rushed to nista
as already lost half the effective sub-
WONGKONG RE-TAKEN
HINGNING, Dec, 4 (Central), HELSINGFORS, Dec. (Reuter).The Japanese military design -Soviet allegations that the Finns to cross the eastern Kwangtung used poison gas are denied in an
9th Duchess of Argyll, was born on marines she possessed at the begin scene of the shooting. Tatao police | ometal communique, which adds that? border to invade Fukien received
March 18, 1848, the fourth daughter!
ning of the war,
Some quarters estimate
U-Boat Prisoners
that the
of Queen Victoria, and she was there-tosses are 35, but authoritative circles fore an aunt of King George V.
At Dalmoral she gave her hand to put the gure at about 30. the Marquis of Lorne, eldest son of the Duke of Argyll, and they were formally betrothed in Oct. 1870. 11 was the first time that an Englt sovereign had sanctioned the union of a princesa with one who was not a member of a reigning house since Mary, youngest daughter of Henry VII, was married In 1510 to the Duke of Suffolk
Queen Victoria, however, regarded the match mainly from the point of view of her daughter's happiness. The marriage took place at St. George's Chapel Windsur; in March 1871, and Parliament voted Lar Princess a dowry of £30,000 with an annuity of 20,000,
Skilful Sculptor
reinforced.
The Tateo Police eventually with- frew after taking up firing positions across the street.
British troops and Municipal Police LONDON, Dec. 3 (British Wire-proceeded to the Tatau Headquarters less). The Admiralty announced this where they stood guard until British find negotiated for, the number of U-boat officers evening that a
Britons' release. prisoners were landed last night at a Scottish port as the result of recent oval operations.
League And Finland
Special Meeting To Hear Appeal GENEVA, Dec. 3 (Reuter),
M.
American Assaulted
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“
CIAL TO SHANGHAI, Del. 3 (UP),-Six
21
Taboo police to-day Assaulted former United States Army officer. Major John B. Penniston end bis
Japanese wife.
The policemen blocked their path and slapped Mrs. Penniston when she alterapted to pass with her baby. When Penniston protested, the police- men struck his wife, tearing her fur cost and bruising her. The cases were reported to the Municipal Police who are protesting to the American Consulate.
The Marquis of Lorne was!
Mr. Fenniston said one of the Governor-General of Canada frami Joseph' Aventol, Secretary-General of 1878 to 1883 and Unionist M.P. for the League of Nations, is calling a policemen attempted to end, the dis- and Mr. Penniston then South Manchester from 1895 to 1900 ccting of the League Council on pote
amah when he succeeded his father. He December 0 in response to Finland's escorted his wife, baby and
from the scene. died in May, 1914. There were no appeal.
According to children by the union.
Both were badly, but not seriously source close to Princess Louise devoted herself Finnish circles, here, the Finns hope bruised and did not enter hospital.
Mr. Penniston said that two of the assiduously to painting and sculpture to bring about a rupture in the] for
relations between the policemen "acled like savages. They many years, studying under tiplomatic several eminent musters. An ex-members of the Leastue and Itussin. were absolutely unreasonable in their At the same time the Finns hope altitude with the exception of one ample of her work set up in London]
{1
is the fine statue of Queen Victoria hut the United States will lend her who was relatively decent." that stands directly before the room support, and thus influence the great-
in Kensington Palace in winch Her Powers to take a stronger attitude Majesty was born.
against Russia and to break off com-
She also executed the Colonial mercial relations. Memorial_ In S. Paul's Cathedral.
of
The Finas call attention to the The Princess was an hon. Fellow of fact that Italy is still technically a the
Royal Society
Painter-member of the League as her two years notice only expires late this Elchers.
Somewhat unconventional and of a month. retiring disposition, she lived much ni Roseneath House on the Clyde estuary, the dower house of the Ar-
tylis.
Remarkably Active
It
FIRE ABOARD
E. & A. LINER
an explosion.
Baguio Conference
the General Staff has emphatically a serious setback on the night never considered the use of poison of December 1 when strong gas.
Chinese units at Jooping in a The Government is ready to allow a neutral commission to mitke ex surprise attack retook Wong-
austive enquiries.
kong, the Japanese base of The flight of civilluns in Northern | operations near the Fukieri Finland is being covered by Ave or boundary. six divisions which, according to an official statement, have recaptured kong, roused from their sleep, made
The Japanese garrison at Wong Petsamo and have taken 800 pri-a precipitate retreat towards the
Boners.
Milltary observers think that the Finns may make a determined stand between Petsamo and Revaniemi.
There is only one main road in this region which is easily blocked.
Long Resistance Envisaged The Finns hope to maintain resist- ance for a long time in the bewilder- ing moze of forests and lakes in Northern Finland.
Six Italian fighter planes are re- ported to have arrived in Finland to-day,
They are part of the order of 25 recently placed with Italy,
cons1.
As a result of this Chinese success,
the Japanese contact between Fen- shuikwan on the Kwanggung-Fulcien
order and the rear has been cut.
Supplies For Japan
Dutch After five months in the East Indies, during which he wen It is stated here that the Swedish thered attack of malaria, Mr. steamer Brynhilde, which left Aabo, Horace Bristol, photographer and for Sweden on Friday was machine journalist with Life Magazine, passed gunned by Soviet planes, but there through Hongkong at the week-end were no casualties among the passen- on his way back to the States. gers who included 12 French women and children,
on
He disclosed thai Life was IKAW speculating on possible sources of ofl Helsingfors Quiet
for Japan if she should not be able to supplies through Britain Ret
or HELSINGFORS. Dec. 3 (Reuter). America. The chief cbject of his -While fighting continues the Eastern mission was to visit the oil castern front, the capital has passed fields in Dutch Borneo whose output, a relatively quiet day, and the it was estimated, could just meet people are cleaning up the debris Jupin's needs;~He-had-gathered. A German steamer with 600 Ger- material for an article along those Co-ordination Of Workmans board is not likely to leave lines, together with the substance of untit Monday, and its presence may articles on cultural and other aspects In The Far East
be partly responsible for the Inact of the Dutch East Indies. vity of Soviet airmen. Manlia, Dec. 2.
It is revealed that a woman pilot Mr. Bristol said that the original was among the crew of a
Singapore, but the war had put a stop Russian intention had been to send him to
Admiral T. Hart, the Commander-"
in-Chief of the Astatic Fleet of the plane which was brought down after United States, and Mr. Francla B. Sayre, the United States High Com-machine-gunning
Inissioner In
the streets
of to photographie oppertunities there. **
He added at he had been with Life
in
for over four years and in that time Mass Evacuation
lind bandted inany assignments
Finns have ordered the population to date with his wife and BERLIN, Dec. 3 (Reuter)-The Europe. He was hoping at lost to evacuate the major towns throughout two children in San Francisco. the country, according to a Helsing- fors telegram.
All zeltools will be closed.
Gallantry Praised
the Philippines, con- Helsingfors. In her old age she found it increas.) Ship's officers and members of the ferred at Baguio for an hour to-day. ingly necessary to reduce the length crew fought for over an hour Inst Mr. C. Gauss, the United States of her visits to Scotland, but she night to quell a fre aboard an Consul-General in Shanghai, and Mr. continued to keep fully in touch with Eastern and Australian liner in Kow- Edward Neville, the American Minis- all matters relating to Argyll and loon Dock. the Cinn Campbell.
The outbreak occurred in the re the conference.
ter to Stam, however, did not attend Even when approaching 10 she was frigerating chamber on No. 1 deck Mr. Sayre is non-committal remarkably active. In 1936 she was present at the ang-song of her Ter throw elleved that the fire occurredt garding the conversations. He said they discussed the co-ordination of ritorial regiment, Princess Louise's The outbreak commenced at 8.50 their work affecting the Far East. Own. An officer approached her with pan., and outside assistance had to Adminal Hart and Mr. Sayre re- a box of chareties of an expensive be called when it appeared that the viewed cadets of the Philippine Mili- brand. "No thanks," the said, "I ship's afleers and crew would not be tary Academy this morning return prefer a Kasper."
She was still able to control it unaided. *
It is reported Mr. Sayre is opening bazaars and in June 1937,
The liner arrived from Australia ing to Manila on Sunday to prepare when she was 89 she attended the last Thursday.
his twelve-day tour of political and funeral service of an old friend.
The extent of the damage was un-economie inspection in the islands. known when this edition went to Admiral Hart is expected to return
to Manila next week. Mr. Gauss Stress is laid here on the Russian and his family are remaining in the aims in south-eastern Europe which Philippines over the Christmas after Italy has been working to counteract which they will return to Shanghai, since the outbreak of war, -United Press.
TOUR OF FINLAND SHOWS REDS HAVE NO WALK-OVER (Continued from Page 1.) Union Lends to agitate Communism or Sovletize their economie and political institutions at present.
The Russian Baltle defences will be directed by the Soviet Union much as are those of Outer Mongolia, the protectorate forming the buffer with Japan.
Press.
Gunboat Rescues Drifting Crew
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ ROME, Dec. 3 (Reuler).----News-
paper headlines acclaim the gallan try of the Finns in their heroic re- sistance but state that there is little hope that they will be able long to withstand the Bolshevists.
On
Buddhists Pray For Allies
LONDON, Dec. 3 (British Wire-
the
less-From Bhutan-a small state
the southern slopes of Himalayas near Tibel-a message hes come to the King-Emperor accom→ panied by a silk scarf.
The message is from the Maharaja of Bhutan offering his service and stating he has instructed the lamas of all monasteries in his state to perform religious ceremonies in order that vielory the war may be ns- sured to the King-Emperor.
Is Majesty's deep appreciation of this loyal offer has been conveyed
To Scok Settlement Submarinos Arrive
Manila, Dec. 2.
LONDON, Dec. 3 (Reuter).The Survivors of the crew of a junk: A fotila of 1,300-ton submarines Finnish news agency announced that captured by Japanese were
rescued arrived here to-day from Honolulu. the Cabinet decided on Sunday night at sea early yesterday morning, by a Naval officials said it was a routine that they will endeavour to obtain on to the Maharaja. British gunbant, after 'heing adrift transfer and does not represent any amicable settlement with the Soviet for over 30 hours.
reinforcement However, slx 900- if possible without violating the in- According to a report by the Master to submarines which are now dependence and the vital interests of of the junk, Ng Wah-wan, the shin stationed at Manila have not received Finland, was seized by a Japanese motor onders to return to the United States. launch and was set afre.
The flotilla left Honolulu on Novem- The crew managed to escape to a ber 15, accompanied by the Tender Milltary power is available to do derelict Junk which had previously Beaver United Press. the job, but Bolshevization by force been captured and semi-destroyed by would be a bloody procedure at best the Japanese.
and no indication was forthcoming The British gunboal brought them
that Stalin intends to essay such ajinio Hongkong.
task.
the
His immediate ends were gained by
Italian Criticism
establishment of bulwark N.Y.K. DECISION world as "blood money" which will
against Germany, or the Bellsh, or
any combination which might ot some time try to crusade against Communism, Stalta wante
to complete his plun
KOBE, Dec. 3 (Router).—As the}
They have approached the Soviet through the Swedish Legation In Moscow,
Hitherto celved.
no reply has been
BALTIC STATES TO CONFAB
re-
YOUR tie is a small, but very noticeable part of your dress. Therefore, consider the advantages of these Real English "Hand Loom" ties made from silk woven on the old Hand Looms In Spitalfields and. other parts of England.
This Best quality yarn gives a firm but supple weave which enable the ties to quickly recover from Vereasing." The same faclor assures long wear and durability. This is important when it is remembered that a te receives. harder wear than any other, artlele of apparel,
All designs are tasteful, and exclusive. Such good silk allows of dry cleaning and comes up equal in appearance to now. Supplied in Black, Self Colours. Black and White, as well as in- fancy colours,
$9.50, $8.50, $0.50. Other qualities from $3.50 all prices less 18% discount.
MACKINTOSH'S LTD.
+4
MEN'S WEAR
SPECIALISTS
A SPECIAL WAR-TIME
SERVICE
PARCELS FOR THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
APPLY TO COOK'S FOR PARTICULARS OF THEIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE SUPPLIES SERVICE. PARCELS DESPATCHED TO TROOPS SERVING AT HOME, IN FRANCE OR IN THE NEAR EAST, AND TO PRISONERS OF WAR AND INTERNEES.
STANDARD PARCELS 5/-, 7/6. 10/-, 15/-,
30/-, 40/- 20/-, These are the actual retail values of contents plus postage; no chargo for packing, insurance and despatch. THERE IS STILL TIME TO SEND ORDERS BY AIR MAIL FOR
CHRISTMAS
THOS. COOK
Queen's Building
& SON,
LTD. Hong Kong.
DO YOU KNOW - ? -.
YOU CAN HAVE A
GAS FIRE or RADIATOR
EXPLOSION AT MINE Tokyo, Dec. 2. Ten miners were killed and five others are missing as the result of n nas explosion In the coal mine at Miruto in the Hokkaido on Friday.j Four miners have been rescued.-- | Domcl.
THE
INDIGESTION
Rome, Dec. 2. The Popolo di Roma's. New York Correspondent to-day describes the United States earnings from the sale of war materials throughout the
eventually destroy those making it.
TALLINN, Dec. 3 (Reuter)--The The correspondent cites as an ex-
the United States selling Foreign Ministers of Latvia, Lithu ample kuni Maru off the east coast, air to Japan since
on December 7 and 8. tho vulbreak of
avidence of the remarkable Amazing England, the NY.K. has decided to
It in stated that the principal spoed with which indigestion and stomach replace the modernised vessels which hostilities against China.
of discussion will be the pains can be stopped has been revealed Japan will use this material to de- tople
and X-ray photographs of actual cases. ThesË the ingredients, of *Birureted' Magnesia to be the quickest-acting and most effective known to medical science, Within minutes teaspoonful of "Blaurated Magnesia in Bitle water FRENCH STEAMER The Governica, y estimatin
produced complete relief in cases where numberler olher remedies had falled Cable and Wireless, Limited, is
entirely, SUNK BY MINE
complaints made by Canadian fisher-
'Briented' Magnesia iso • complete among the large firms assisting their
men that armed crows from Japaneza NEWBERRY.-An acre of land treatment for the relief of stomach Stam to purchase Defence Bonds and)
fishing boats expelled them from that has been planted in cotton for iroubles it neutraller the harmful cla National Savings Certificates.
PARIS, Dec.
3 (Reuter)The Galiano Island in the Straits of 39 years in succession is owned by that cause the trouble and it spreads Arrangements have been made by Finch steamer, Floride, 7,030 tons, Georgia and set up fish curing sheds E. Lee Hayes. Hayes and the landing, protective flim over the stomach the Company for Cable and Wireless struck a German mine,
She was later beached near an un-alleged that the Japancat forced the never made a smaller yield of lirit tablete from your to look for the ova
Get Blaureted' Magnesia powder, Or nurounded by armed guards. It is ƒ has never been petted, and he had
chemist," "or. · store Staff throughout the entire World to
residents to detour to avoid being eniton than 420 pounds. He expects than if you want the quickmet have facilities for investing in these named French port.
Two men were killed. new: Government Securities.
fired upon. United Pres.
1,000 pounds this year.
acting stomach remedy doctors know-
Finland result of the loss of the liner Teru-US$180,000,000 worth of war maierania and Estonia are meeting here Stopped in 5 minutes! |
It now employs on European routestroy the United States economic and i cronomic situation, especially foreign by medical experiments by slips of six or seven thousand commercial influence in the Orient," trade in connection with the economic provo
·AIDS STAFF TO AID BRITAIN
.....
tons.
he declares-United Pre
Canadian Complaint
warfare.
Investigating Faithful Acre Cited
on PERPETUAL Hire
for
$5.00
(Not including Fixing Charge) THE APPLIANCE CAN REMAIN ON LOAN FREE FOR AS LONG AS YOU' LIKE ONE YEAR, TWO YEARS TEN YEARS OR MORE.
ORDER NOW.
HONG KONG & China GAS CO., LTD.
CENTRAL SHOWROOM:
KOWLOON SHOWROOM:
GLOUCESTER BUILDING Phone 24704.
246 NATHAN ROAD Phone 57341..
Count the “TELEGRAPHS“ everywhere
Page 15Page 16