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SECOND EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph
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No. 16000 CAD WKA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1939.
Expected
Soviet Air Offensive
FINNS TO DEFEND
AALAND
THE KING VISITS HIS TROOPS IN FRANCE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Dec. 4 (UP)----It has been officially announced that His Majesty King George VI arrived in France this afternoon.
His Majesty disembarked from a British destroyer. and has planned to make a personal tour among the troops on the Western Front.
Mer By Viscount Gort LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter)
It is officially announced that the King has arrived in France on a visit to the troops.
His Majesty landed this after- ∙noon from a British destroyer.
The King met Viscount Gort, the British Commander-in-Chief, and drove 10 General Head- quarters.
An intensive programme is planned, including a visit to the front line.
Rough Crossing
PARIS, Dec. 4 (Reuter),The
King's visit recalls a similar trip by other destroyers and machines by his father, King George V. of the R.A.F." during the Great War.
The King was accompanied by
ISLANDS
HELSINGFORS, DEC. 4 (UP).—IT IS OFFI- CIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT FINLAND IS READY TO DEFEND THE STRATEGIC AALAND ISLANDS IN THE BALTIC ȘEA.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS INTERPRETED AS MEANING THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SECRETLY FORTIFIED FOR SOME TIME.
In the meantime, Finnish troops are reported as stemming the Russian advance in the southeast as well as along the Arctic coast. Government officials forecast that there will be a major air offensive as soon as the weather clears. Reports regarding this were circulated coincident with the departure of the German steamer Donau, with German colonists and other foreigners on board.
AIDED BY SNOW STROM
A heavy snow storm aided the defenders, apparently preventing air raids. It is reported that the Russians are increasing pressure in the far north, but in the south- eastern Karelian areas the Finns are confident of scoring heavily.
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The latest official messages say the Finns are still holding Petsamo but communications are disrupted and it is uncertain whether the Finnish forces can withstand the reinforced Red Army.
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EMPRESS OF CANADA
. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Dec. 4 (UP)-The Empress of Canada and the
P. and O. liner Somali are two of the latest ships to be added
to the Nazi "black list" of Allied merchant ships.
The Nazi press to-day warns neutrals that "they will do well" to avold travelling on these ships, as they are now armed merchantmen and will in future become special targets of German war craft.
In addition to the Empress of Canada and the Somali, the Cerman "black list" contains the names of the Lobos, which is a Pacific Steam Navigation Company vessel, and the Win- chester Castle, which is a Union Castle liner..
RUSSIA
"The finest scloction
of
TOYS WHITEAWAY'S XMAS BAZAAR
QUITS
THE LEAGUE
LONDON, Dec. 5 (UP).-The "Exchange Telegraph" reports from Geneva that Russia has decided to leave the League of Nations.
League To Meet On Doc. 11
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
has been officially announced
GENEVA, Dec, 4 (UP)-BRITAIN'S. that Mr. Eamon de Valera BIG ARMY 1,250,000 Ready For The Fray
Deputy Secretary General of the League Secretariat has convokėd for December 11. the League of Nations Assembly
Demands Russia's Expulsion
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 4 (UP).—* It has been ofeintly announced that the Argentina has cabled to Geneva asking for Russia's expulsion from
the League of Nations.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter).— Britain has more than a million and a quarter men under arms, said Mr. Ernest Brown, the
Minister of Labour, broadcast- ing to-day.
There is no slackening of the effort here, and the young men's cagerness to play a part makes the work easy. Man-power for our armed forces is
Expulsion justified DUENOS AIRES, Dec: 4 (Router). Mora Red Troops Land -The Argentine Foreign Minister has telegraphed M. Joseph Avenol, the Messages from Norwegian Secretary-General of the League of frontier towns say 3,000 Red Nations, that his Government cons-being mobilised with full effect.
landed
der that the Soviet aggression against from Finland justifies the expulsion of the ships and airplanes at Liina- Soviet from the League of Nations. hamari, north of Petsamo in
Britain To Attend preparation for a major drive.
His Majesty crossed the Chan- Major General the Duke of Clou ENVOY'S reinforcements
nel in the morning in a destroyer coster, who is Chief Liaison Offi-
in very rough weather, escorted cer of the British Army.
German War Craft Is Sunk Only Two Of Crew Of 50 Saved
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
(UP).-A
RUSSIANS DON'T WANT TO FIGHT
RECALL
NOW OPEN
WU PEI-FU DEAD
Famed Chinese Warrior
fu,
PEIPIN G, Dec. (Reuter)-Marshal Wu Pei
the famous Chinese septi- war-lord, died of caemia last evening after an emergency operation.
Remarkable Carcer
Wu Pel-fu was born in 1873n the province of Shantung. Entering the army as an officer's servant, hej had a successful career, serving under Tuun Chi-jul and Tsao-kun, two former Presidents, until by 1917 hej. had become a general of division.
His troops took part in the sup-
pression of the monarchist rising. headed by General Chong isun in August 1017.
Wu gradually became the upholder of the Chinese Nationalist party in
Long Start Over 1914 "We have a long start over 1914," he said.
"Labour for the production of arm- THE LATE WU PEI-FU aments and munitions have already It is also reported that heavy LONDON, Dec.___4_(Reuter)The achieved o far higher, figure than in contrast to the pro-Japanese Anfu Petsamo sector and at the ary-General of the League of Nations Mr. Brown estimated that there are Tso-lin. In 1020, Wu, by a rapid of their intention to be represented | now two and a half million more marchi on Peking, overthrew the frontier town of Salmijarvi at the Council and Assembly theet people in the productive work to-day which is aflame.
than in 1914.
UNLIKELY lighting is under way in the Government have notified the Secret- the first few months of the last war." party which was supported by Chang
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Twelve Bellons left Helsinki this
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UP), The recall of the United ROME, Dec. 4 (Reuter).
States Ambassador from Mos-orning. The British Legation has -The Helsingfors corres
cow, and the severance of re-moved into the country. pondent of the "Popolo di
lations with Russia both appear Roma", says that although
The Swedish Steamer Nustelholm ito be remote.
view of has been unable to sail on account of the Soviet troops were well. armed they were poorly cladauthoritative indications that the snow storm,
the Administration does not feel and ill-fed.
either nelion would prove an ad- vantage to the United States, or to world peace.
The Finns found scurvy among quite a few of their prisoners.
com-
The Russian Army is not at all anxious to fight the COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4
Finns and political German mine-
missars have to goad the layer was blown up off
men into action. Langeland Island at 4 p.m. to-day.
four Nazis Responsible
The vessel sank within minutes and the crew of about 50 are believed to have perished.
A storm and darkness made For Rape
rescue operations impossible.
It is noteworthy that this is the third German minelayer to be sunk within a fortnight.
Only Two Saved COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4 (Reuter) ~~ Another German guardship struck a mine and sank south of Langeland Island.
Only two from the crew of 50 are hitherto rescued.
This is the fourth Nazi ship sunk in a German mine-field.
Ship Sunk In Collision SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Dec. 4 (UP)-It has
British that the been disclosed steamer Hamsterley (2,100-tons) was
Finland
Civilian Casualties
ings:
Delegates First Meeting
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”.
Mr. Brown stated that Germany has been living under war economies for years past, and by forced labour and sweated conditions, has utilised GENEVA. Dee. 4 (UP). The her man-power upon war prepnen- delegates of Russia, Poland and Fin- tions. land faced each other in a brief pub- "That is certainly one way of re- lic sersion of the League's budget during unemployment in peace time, committee which was held without but is no salution for it in time of incident, and was adjourned, almost war," concluded Mr. Brown. LONDON, Dec. 4 (UP).—Informed immediately to consider a suggestion circles stated that the Finnish eivilian of the Belgian Chairman to adjourn casualties up to Sunt totalled be until the Assembly meets on Decen- OBITUARY It has been stated by semi-oMetal] tween 2,000 and 2,500 dead and ber 11, when it is expected that Mr. quarters that the United States will wountied in Helsingfors and along the Eamon de Valere will bere-elected
president. refuse to recognise the conquest of seaboard alone. Finland II Russia is victorious. similar to their refusal to recognise
A birge proportion were women Secretary General telegraphed to all
the conquest of Manchokue, and children. Ethiopia, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia, | Poland and Albania.
Effect Unsatisfactory
Heavy Fighting
In the meantime, M. Avenol, the
members of the Leagic, copies of President Santos' message to the Pre- sident of Finland protesting against; Sovlel aggression and expressing his sympathies.
Pioneer Of X-Ray
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS. Dec. 4 (Reuter). The death is announced of Professor
The "Ekstra Bludet's" Oslo corres- pendent reports heavy fighting near The "United Press" informant in-Petsamo; however, the Soviet troops
Argentine, will demand the expul- He said that Soviet planes in North hus formally protested against the
sion of Russia from the League and Valiant, the X-ray plmeer. disantisfied with the results of the l
Ambassador's recall Finland ore using the air base at the invasion which is a "violation of science: He auccessively lost his Professor Valliant was a martyr to United States from Berlin, and painted out that the Polarnole
Murmansk. The the League's principles as well as fingers, wrists and lower arms as the only tangible result of this is in-shipping lanes toward Petsamo are
dicated that the Administration is have been unable to advance. Of
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He said the Administration must consider a long range foreign policy, and suggested that Mr. Steinhardt's LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter)-A recall would not only prove of no aid depriva special commentary issuet 10-day to Finland, but would also states that further evidence of Ger- the United States of. their much need- man responsibility for the Soviet ed diplomalle representation in Mos- He expressed the belief that aggression against Finland is pro-cow.
marines.
INVADERS MAKING LITTLE PROGRESS
LONDON, Dec. 4 (Rçuter).—A Norwegian correspondent in the Petsamo region says that the Russians are making very little headway.
Some 3,000 Soviet troops have This is admitted by the Communist {
the thorough manner in which the
result of his experimenta.. He recently underwent his teenth operation.
four-
Mr. J. P. Hailbronn SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4. (UP),— The death occurred here to-day of Mr. J. P. Heilbronn, aged 72, the prominent Manila businessman and weli known "old-Umer" in the Philippines,
The death occurred in Dante Hos- pital after a long Illness.
vided by to-day's revelation in au-an Ambassador in Moscow will be thoritative quarters in London of the desirable if and when peace returns. real reasons for the breakdown of tho
of Anglo-Franco-Soviet discussions last Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary summer which hitherto had been State, to-day told the press that one kept secret.
of two American countries have sug- been landed from ships on the organ, "Pravda," which complains of More Workers gested that the 21 American countries The Soviet Government had in-cated make a joint statement con- conat, and refugees are now Finns have laid their land mines. sunk following a collision off the Narsisted as the price of alliance that demning Russia's invasion of Finland. streaming over the Norweglan
Britain and France should persuade He said it is not yet possible to border. folk coast on Sunday night.
The crow have been landed on the Finland and the Baltic countries to say to what extent the suggestion will
crystallse. cast coast and one is reported miss- put naval bases on the coast al Oesel, Dago and the Aaland Islands British Steamer Mined LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter).-The steamer Eskdene, 3,029 ions, was mined and sunk to-diny.
ing.
The crew of 29 were landed at a Scottish port.
Now Admiral Schoor Victims
of Russin's disposal.
Allies Roject Terms Britain and France had refused to tramck in the sovereignty of smaller countries.
DARING IN THE FRONT LINES
Mines Everywhere
The Anglo-Canadian nickel mines Mints, says the paper, were found in the Petsamo ures are now abizze, anywhere in the roads, shops and the same correspondent reports, and | Kousen, huge columns of smoko are pouring Telephone poles have been cut and Into the sky.
|donger lurks in every corner.
Mines are almost invisible in the snow and explode every minute.
They are even found under the front doors of houses.
The official organ "izvestia" makes a similar complaint.
The Canadian manager of the works has arrived in Norway.
Ho reports that when he left the nickel production plant itself had not
Karolian Stalomato
Dynamited Bleyclo
In England
The Latest Figures
LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter).There are 20,000 more at work thun a month ngo and 425,500 more than in the corresponding period last year, -
The Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Brown, In a stalement, said that he had good reason to believe that this was the turning point.
PARIS, Dec. 4 (Router)-Under been damaged. Russia, therefore, broke oft nego-the heading "Mentioned in Dos- Hallahs with Britain and Froner, and patches,” the official French journal LONDON, Dec. 4 (Router)--The came to terms with Germany, whoso carries a number of oxciting accounts
The civilian population is leaving pocket
Is task would be easy, he said, battleship, Admiral von government was willing to sacrifice of daring and courage,
One dare not touch standing if he could use the devices which and only Finnish troops remain. Scheer, has been at work again in the the Baltic states in order to achlove In one case, a Tank Corps corporali The Finns have established mili-bicycle or ring a bell for if one does, Germany uses to reduce her unes South Atlantic, and has claimed an- aggressive designs in Poland. had his tank put out of action.
tary headquarters in one of the office everything goes sky-high.
ployment Agures. other British victim.
He continued to fire guns unti)_he{bulidings,
Snow is helping this activity and Qe | Tisla is yet further proof of the
The unemployed in Britain" now The latest ship to fall is the. Blun bacelessness of the German chim to ran out of ammunition, then dis- On the Karelian Isthmus, the several hundred Russian casualties totalled, 1,400,000 and these were the Star Ling's Dorie Star, of 10,000 tons. act as a bulwark against Commun-mantled them and brought them back Russians are also making little or no have been caused this way near "most exact, most compretiensive, and
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Government there and Marshal Tuan who was Its mainstay. Thereafter all- the Chinese Cabinets were under his thumb for a time, und he was as skilful in trobilising publle opinion in his favour us, in his military opera- tions.
Defeats Chang
fed himself as an independent milltary When Chang, who had now Install-
leader in Manchuria, attempted la the spring of 1922 to seize Feling and the chlef power, he was defeated, by Wu in short, shurp campaign. Chang retreated to Manchuria, but in the autumn of 1924 again threaten- ed Peklog.
On that occasion, thanks to the defection of his left wing under Gen- eral Feng, General Wu was defeated, but succeeded in creaping to the Central Provinces where he awaited events, first at Sinyangchow and then. in Yochow on the Yunglse, ull in the autumn of 1925 he was able to bring about a league of the Central Provinces against Chang Tso-lin.
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