Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December
12, 1939.
OVERNIGHT FINNS FIGHT BRAVELY Shaukiwan Fire
NEWS PAGE WHILE AWAITING AID
Japanese Air Monopoly
PEIPING, Dec. 1 (Domel),-- The charter of the China Air- ways Company, the semi-official organ which will monopolise commercial Aviation In the Japanese-occupied arcas In China, was promulgated yester- day by the Peking Provisional Government, the Reformeil Government of Nanking and the Federated Autonomy Govern ment of Mongolia simultaneous- Iy.
The Company is capitalised at yen 50,000,000, of which one- quarter fa paid up, and is entitled to issue debentures up to twice its pald-up capital, redemption of these being guar- anteed by
Governmeuts concerned.
It is proposed to start new regular air services between Shanghai and Canton, Dalren and Shanghai, Peking and Han- kow, Hankow and
Teingtao and Taiyuan, Tsingtao and Kalfong, and Shanghai to Hangchow and Nanking, in addi- tion
existing to
lines the between Peking und Dalren, Paolow, Peking and Shoghal and Sbanghal to Hankow.
NATIONS MEETING
United States Granting LEAGUE OF
Big Credits: Suggestion Examined
British
The Finna are maintaining undiminished resistance against the Red Array on all fronts and the only retreats made have been in the Karelian sectors where small territory has been gained by the invaders at great loss. It appears that the Mannerheim Line is mainly intact and attempted landings at Petsamo in the north, and on the south coast, have not been successful,
field,
Chungking, Dec. 11.
A Chinese desprich from Geneva says Dr. Wellington Koo, head of the Chinese delegation the League Assembly, maintaining the closest contact with the Soviet, British and French representatives.
He has probably informed them of the attitude China is going to take at the meetings and is also exchanging views with them regarding the elec tion of members of the League Coun | cfl.—Router.
Condemning Invasion
Geneva, Dec. 10.
11 is believed certain that the League Assembly meeting will adopt a resolution condemning the Soviet military operations in Finland. The Argentine motion to Soviet Russin from the League has been supported by the delegates of Latin American countries
expel
the
A matalied, covering an area of about 120, square feet, altuat-". ed near Island Road, Shaukiwan, was destroyed yesterday shortly after 10 p.m. The matslied was used by contractors E
a kl.
chen. Men alaying fn the adjoining huis quickly poured buckets of water around the perimeter of the matsked to localise the fire,
Fire appliances were on the scene a few minutes after the alarm. No casualties were re- porteil.
JAPAN EXPLAINS
NEW ORDER
Tokyo, Dec. 11.
The Chinn Affairs Committee at- inched to the China Affairs Board, to-day unanimously adopted the barle principles of the proposed New Order in East Asia In reply to the questions referred to it by Premier Abc in his capacity as the Chairman of the Com-
mitice.
ideas of the new East Asian order The mehsure outlining the basic
reads in substance as follows: he composed of such fundamental The New Order of East Asia should characterisiles East Asia,
as fent defence of the liquidation of the systems of Imperialistic domination, the establishment of an Astatie co- tion of a new Oriental culture, while operative relationship, and the prono
the solidification of co-relations be- tween Japan, Manchukuo and China;
The
new economle order to be established In East Asia must reject the exploitive domination of Ocel- dental Imperialism on the one hand, and on the other It must restrain the selfish, monopolistic activity on the part of Japan. In the new
order, China must be converted from the objective of Powera avarices into paradise of mutual prosperity for the Asiatic peoples.
The Times has published an article suggesting that Britain and France do all they can to help Finland short of declaring war on Russia. Immediate aid should be given to the Finnish nir force to ensure its ability to defend the country. The United States has granted a credit of ten million dollars,
Finland, culling Copenhagen, Dec. 11.
the main supply nineer move- The correspondent of the National Ines, after which a Tidende at the Finnish frontier states ment north will take place, troops headway is being made in the fight-converging south from Petsome on ing taking place in the Arctic twilight the Murmansk front, where the ap- other Canton,
nur Pétermo with the aid of power-parent strategy has been to cut the following informal discussions during ful searchlights flooding the battle-Finns from Murmansk to block the past days. Some circles believe sible Norwegian and Swedish help that there is still a chance of the
mensure expulsion
passing The correspondent says the Finns overland,
On the eastern front and western Assembly session. are standing Arm.Reuter.
front in the Karellan Isthmus two Russians Poorly Equipped
Informed quarters consider it up- Red armies are fighting along the icely that the present sessions wil Helsinki, Dec. 11. The Finns are fighting back strong. Kekholni and Viborg railways res-decide on any economie or financial should be designed to effectuate
toward the sunctions
against Soviet Russia In ly in the important Rovaniemi sector pectively, advancing
Mannerheim lue to obstruct and cut in worthern Finland against strong the flanks of the Finns south west of vocation of the Covenant,
It is also believed likely that the Passing attacks, according to reports
Lake Ladoga, north cast of the Assembly session will adopt a re- from that district this morning. Finnish gulf, in order to strike the solution inviting the member States
The Finns have taken Russian
to assist Finland in defending its in- prisoners, many with poor equipment Finns in the rear-United Press.
dependence-Domel, and only the flimsiest uniforms to withstand the icy cold in a tempera- ture which is now nubzero.-Reuter. Favourable Position in South
Helsinki, Dec. 11. The Finns appear to be entrenched for the winter in the west sector of the Karelian front, 50 kilometres from Planes bombed Petsamo at ipm Viipuri, and have thus drown the Their motors and explosions of the Russluna into favourable defence post-bombs were clearly audible on the The Cardinals unanimously
tions which they believe they can Norwegian frontier, as well as the proved of Uie canonisation of the hold without withdrawing to the machine gunning and artillery. The nuns, Marle Peelelier and Gemma
weather is ecid and clear. Mannerheim Line. Malgaml
The Finns control the time and It is stated on unimpeachable nu-place of any battle in this area thority that the Pope imparted direc long as the Russians continue tives to the Cardinals on their stands advance-United Press, in their respective posta all over the world, in the face of Communism and neo-pastamism, and similar trends away from the Church.
VATICAN TO FIGHT COMMUNISM
Rome, Dec. 11,
A secret Consistory met at 10 a.m. in the Consistorial Hall and was at lended by 24 Cardinals,
A
as
to
Finn Holding Out
Helsinki, Dee. 11.
It is reported that 800, not 8,000, are dead in northernmost Finland. The Russian offensive is believed to have begun In the Salmejarvi- Pelsumo sector,
Extraordinary Interest
Geneva, Dec. 11.
Extraordinary interest is mart fexted in to-day's meeting of the League Assembly. This is evident from the large number of journalists attending, especially German and Italian,
To make China complete its condi- tions as a modern independent coun- try at once name tnx in sub- Fifteen German correspondents are 1 stance, it is an indispensable re- here. notwithstanding the fact that quisite for China to undertake and A Finn refugee reported that to carry the German official version construction of a new order na one the German Press is only permitted | fulfil its share of obligatious in the patrol of 15 Finns routed a huge de-of the League activities-Reuter | pliar of the East Asian axis, tachment of Russians 20 miles from Bulletin. Salmejarvi. The Russians left 80 dead behind.-United Press.
NAZI BALTIC FLIGHTS
Stockholm, Dec. 11.
Soviet Claims Successes
Moscow, Dec. 11. communique claims that the Russians have advanced seven kilo- It is understood he specially de- plored the danger of Communism and metres on all fronts in the Ukhta
sector. They occupied Juongsude. ntheism spreading in Europe as u re- In the Porosozero seclor, the vil-naissance flights in the Baltic-Reu-a member State which is threatened suit of the Russo-Finnish conflict.-tage of Jojonala was taken.
#nited Press.
Cardinal Camerlengo
It is reported here that German planes have been currying out recon-
ter.
Japan's Assistance Japan should be ready to extend assistance to China in achieving the latter's ospirations for the new order.
The new order of East Asia, how- ever, will never mean to reject the legitimate international activities of
Powers, and well-meaning third there should be no apprehensions for refusing
by friendly co-operation third countries in the economic und cultural developments of East Asia. What Japan desires for the enormous sacrifices in the course of the prosecution of the China Affair is not territorin ecasion
or in- demnity but only the construction uf a new order in East Asia,
The methods of subjugating other peoples and dominating them force- fully will not conform to the supreme rulings of the Imperial Way which are inherent in the hearts of the Japanese people. The Imperial Way of Japan shares the same essential Police Reserve orders by Hon. Mr. T, L. principles with the Kingly Way of King. Commissioner of Police, are:
Short Morning Session
unstinted Geneva, Dec. 11. Mr. Hambro, of Norway, who was elected President of The League Assembly this morning, said that they had met to hear the appeal of by another and is defending with In the Karelian 1sthmus the villages
British Suggestion
impressive heroism Its right to London, Dec, 1. of Boboshing and Kirkebulos were
liberty and even existence. occupied.
Discussing the Finnish issue ot The Assembly must see that as Vatican City, Dec. 10. Operating on, four main fronts, the Geneva, The Times In 4 leading expectation from the solidarity of
claims that very great article says the Ideal course would the League are not disappointed. At a secret Consistory held by the Red army
made on these for all League members. to decide has been Pope, Cardinal Lauri appointed Car-progress
The Assembly adjourned until the dinal Camerlengo to take over the Petrozavodsk front, where an ad- to take up arms together If any of afternoon. Reuter. administration of the affairs of the vance of 40 miles has been made, them were attacked by Russia, Ger-i Holy See in the event of the death The drive westward from Karelia many or any other State. The pre- sent war would then end swiftly; but of the Pontiff,--Reuter.
that ident was unlikely bel
to -reached.~-~-
The Times enumerates the dimeul- ties of the smaller countries and adds rested that a special responsibility with Great Britain and France who were deeply concerned for the sur vival of small nations. Britain and France had undertaken so large a taske already that it was clearly un wise to dissipate their efforts to such an extent as to interfere with their main strategic plan.
It would be folly to go to war with
to the
Sea Behring
1s intended to penetrate deeply into
WORKERS STRIKE IN SHANGHAI
Shanghai, Dec. 11.
The labour dispules precipitated by
the rising commodity prices is finally threatening four leading department
Councils Threaten Action
Shanghai Dee. 11.
of the Mr. Fu Siao-en, Maror
The Police Reserve
Chan
China,
From the viewpoint of the Imperial Way which regards the universe as a joint house, it will never make wise statecraft to appoint East Asia as the exclusive scope for a single people
steres on Naniting Road with genera}} Japanese-controlled Shanghai Muni-a country stretching from the Baltic with white cover, belt with: brace, whistle and aspire for hasty achievements.
(instances.
was
Representatives of the 700 em- Kice shop owners, however, in-small diversion of British and French
afternoon.
Co-
Chinese Company Training Course Part 1-All recruita who have not yet passed Part 1 of Trains ing Courne Will attend Central Station on Friday at 6.30 p.m. for instruc tion under Sub Inspector (R) Chung-tung. Drem-Blue uniform. cap
In the modern world where Nation- proceeds and chain and truncheon,
Training Course Part II-The under- cipally, hus endorsed the Municipal The Times, but Russia, according to enticed mattbers will attend Company alism has already made its full pro- strikes.
Council and French Concession pro her own accounts, is not warring Headquarters for qualification and gress, it is a dangerous world policy
Finland. There with
instruction in Part II of Training Coursa Increasing signs of uneasiness are glamation threatening confiscation. of
much,
to think lightly of nationalistic ideas, could to-day at 8,30 puma therefore, short of war, that reported among the employees of the hoarded rice, because it will prove
and Japan's world-wide statecraft Constablon 29 Les Ting-chun, nisz Ip Sun Company, the Sincere, the Sun beneficial to the poor Chinese who and must be done by other countries chine, Ries Bung Zak-cling, RB4 William should necessarily be conducted in Sun, and the Wing On Companies are suffering under the present cir-to help Finland. So magnificently Chouri, RS za Kwok-Chiu, Co the direction of acting as a leader in
were the Finns fighting that only
Lok-ng R157 Ng Ping-kwang, N158 Koh
union of different with the approach of Christmas.
Non-ying. 2159 Tao Kwai-shing, FIGO organising a
based on autonomous Fung Hon-hung, B181 Kong Sal-lu, Hisz peoples
operation. ployees of the Sun Company on
If the resources should ensure their triumph Tang Lin-fut and R16 L Kam-chuen.
Training Course Part IV-The following
Realising Ideal a ban in the air and, consequently, in de- wit attend Company Headquarters for Saturday presented a 4-point demand dizute a threat to retallato.
enforce for wage increases to Mr. Choy foreign authorities
owners say fence. If Finland is to be saved she Part IV of Training Course (A.R.P.) under
of n new Thus the construction gainst hoarding. The
Chân chủ quan Chong, General Manager of the Com- that it confiscation occurs, other must be saved now, The Times con- Sub Inspector (f)
through the har- East Asian order Thursday, at 6.30 p.m.
and Constables R14 Wu Man-hon, 1145 monisation pany. As the employers failed to
collaboration of dealers will cease to import rice and cludes.-Reuter Special. the cm- replies, give satisfactory
America Gives Credit Willam To His Lau Alas, 1145 Lim Japan, Manchukuo and China is, to
Che-lup, its Chatten Tamm, 1140 ployees went on a strike on Sunday then stocks will be reduced to nothing.
Washington, Dec. 10,
realise the ideal and spirit inspiring Kwong-wing, RI50 Koh Kwai-sun, 15 The Municipal Council, authorities: The employees of the Sincere Com-point out that in the event of the the Reconstruction Finance Corpora- tai Kwok-ghiu, R218 Cheng Lok-
Mr. Jesse Jones, Administrator of Lam Chang sung, UAS I Ching. R153 the founding of the Japanese Empire
Sung Pak-ching, Nisi William Chaun. on the East Asian Continent.
In order to enunclate such basle pany also served demands. for wage owners attempting such retallation,
that the Expert=| mag, 1157 Ng Ping-kwong, R150 Xolt Hen- increases on Friday, threatening to the Council itself might take over tion, announced
principles of the new East Asian Import Book has arranged toying Ass Two Kwal-shing. a general strike on Monday Ice Importation and its distribution establish a credit up to $10,000,000 to an ordered.
Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried † order, the Government should In- unless their demands were satisfed ut cost.
struct the military and civil officials enable Finland to purchase surplus immediately.
The owners say the proclamation United States foods and other civillon
to make their sigrillcance pervade all Indian Company The employees of the Wing On Com-
Training Course Part -The under sections of the nation through the mentioned will oftenú - Central Police activities of various organs of educa- pany are also reported to be demand-la unfair because it falls to attribute supplies.
The credits, witch have been ap Station on Wednesday, at 5.15 - p.m. for ing better treatment, setting Wednes- the high costs to the proper cause-
e Japanese taxes imposed in almost proved by President Roosevelt, will Squad Drill under Bub Inspector (R)tion and public opinion and scientific thought and cultural organisations in sentiments are apparent among the very, town through which the rice favour the Finnish-American Trad- Constables 122 B. gingh, 1274 Y. Tipe. day as the zero hour, while restive)
the country, as well as Various Ing Corporation, a firm which the 1231 A. Karimi, R25 A, S. Mohammed, national undertakings. workers in the Sun Sun Company Pesses from the interior.
If the Municipal Council wants to Finnish Minister to Amerlen, 1257 9. Kitan, it258 A. W. Kader, EGT J Din, Rata M. Nazir, R276 1.7 N. L Domel.
1277 M.
Adequate measures should niso be Afzal, RITS Mohamed Alint,
instituted to make these ideas clear remedy the situation, they should Procope, has organised, talk to the Japanese, because it is Mr. Jones said that the United Advani, 12217 A, Hamid, 1218 D, Abbas,
abroad. only natural that the owners will States was considering a similer R240 Aith Mebained, R254. A. Haroon
It is necessary ultimately to make 1239 Al Khan, R241 M. Bingh, R205 M. accumulate whatever stocks are credit for Norway.-United Press.
Ramzan, 81206 Keser All, R270 8. A. Tarpall, the construction of a new order the oussible when the Japanese impuse
1203 M, Ibralum, luno M, A. Hamet, R213 national movements of Japan, Mun- taxes, and. manipulata supplies--
Mohamed All 1274 11. Khan, R201 K. Schukuo and China-Donei, Mahal, 11291 A. It. Feroz, TZ29 Niamatullah, United Press.
1701 Najab Khan, 1702 Mohammed Hayat,
Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried
Flying Squad Strength-The following members have
1333 Lal Yin, 12370 Lam Wye-
start
Among the stores above-mentioned the Sun Sun Company is the only one without a branch in Hongkong.
Slaocre Strikers
Shanghal, Dec. 11. Elght hundred employeer of the Sincere Company, Shanghat's oldest) riepartment store, began a sit-down strike yesterday and refused to leave the building."
morning.
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Record Rics Price
Similar To China Loan
Washington, Dec. 11.
M.
Mehdi Khan
and 701 J. J. Telilt,
The loan to Finland is similar to the extension of a $25,000,000 credit of the Universal Trading Corpora- cut as ordered, Shanghai, Dec. 11. The Municipal Counelf and the tion for the Chinese Government..
Mr. Jones discussed the matter French Concession nuthorities have
fatt and 1301 Chan Hung-più,
Patrol
Train Canadian - Fliers
EDMONTON, Alta-Training fliers
The men remained in the building issued a joint proclarantion giving some time last week when he con-Constable 13 engin nil night and were still on strike: this warning of the expulsion of any rite) ferred with the, President, who had koe, H Ng You-chou, 1378 Ng. Clink. dealer from the foreign arcus and previously proposed financial aid by ying. Rais Peter Yeung, B350 Chan Wing They demanded a rice allowance, confiscation of his property if he is placing the scheduled war debt pay- an enlarged year-end bonus on a found hoarding rice, which at present rent in special fund on which out on or Patrol duly will be carried for the Empire in Canada will prave share-profit basis, and there will be no dismissals on account of 50 yuan per plcul.-United Press.
is at the record-breaking high rate they could draw Unlied Press, of the strike-United Press.
guarantees
War on Profiteering
NANTAO AREA OPENED
·Shanghai, Dec. 11.
German Penia Donial
saying
Emergency Unit Reserve Strength The following liave been taken on the strength;;
Constables 1470) A.R.P. Pereira, RIG JUOS A. V.
a mighty factor in the prosecution of the war, but it should have beeri agreed to 18 months ago when Britain sugested it, in the opinion
Moscow, Dec. 11. Diplomats attach significance to
C. Botelho, Ricader the Tas despatch from Stockholm & Derrno; + Delgado, Rice of Rt. Hon. Arthur Melghen, serate Shanghal, Doć. 11.
quoting British sources os Threatening them with deportation, Almost two years after its occupa- that Germany recently sold large the authorities of the International tion by the Japanese, the Nantho quantities of munitions to Finland. Seillement and the French Conces- Chinese district bordering the French German drcles hero say that the sion have warned rice dealers against Concession here was opened to-day. Rituation has been misunderstood.
Large numbers of Chinese visited In Berlin the German proûteering
News It is estimated that there are 100,- the area in search of possible houses, Agency categorically denies that
they will be able to rent Germany has delivered *orms 000 bales of rices avaliabla, but a hoping good part of it is owned by Chinast houses cheaper than in the foreign Finland stating that this is an at- bankers; who made much profit in areas, where exhorbitant rates are tempt to disturb German-Aussien
| relations—United Prom. These dealings Wah Kiu Yat Po. asked at present-Reuter.
3. F. da Šúlva, 1470 L. J. Castilho, RES 6. 5. L. de Faria, 3474 F. J. Medina, 11475 de Sousa, RiT 1. G. Invanchenko, nsta H. F. Sullivan, and R479 C. A. R.
temedios.
InstructionAll recruits of the Emer- gency. Unit Reserva will parade at No. Police Station on Friday, at 6.30 pm. for instruction under Inspector (R) W. V Field. to
Leave-Constabla 2483: 3, D. de Castro has been granted sick leave.
Patrol duty will ho carried out n Fördered."
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