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The
honghong Telegraph.
Friday December 15, 1939. Wyndham St., Hongkong Telephone: 26015
And Threepence
Coloured"
THE British manufacturers of Christmas toys have once again lived up to their high re- putation; and their products this
are. year
mechanical marvels, the model motor car, and the always popu- lar locomotive, exhibit
Wi "The e as fascinating, ingen- th ious, and topical as ever.
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his knees on gadgets, warranted to bring even fri pater-familias to the nursery floor; among the
new
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Toys of every description- Hygienic Dolls & Animals, All Kinds of Games, Mechanical & Wooden Toys
otc., etc.
Give your children the BEST this Christmas. Early selection advisable.
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
TRIBUTE TO THE B.E. F.
Premior "Amazed" By Progress Made
LONDON, Dec. 19 (Reuter). -Mr. Neville Chamberlain paid a high tribute to the B.E.F. in a broadcast to-night.
He sold inter alla;
"I have been impressed by every- thing I have seen of the troops and air components.
"When I consider the shortners of me the force has been in France, cualtions of the weather and other dificulties, I am simply amazed by the progress made.
Complate
Confidenco
"I must congratulate the Comman- der-in-Chief upon the way his pre- parations for defenco have been progress.ng, and upon the obvious emartness and efficiency of the troops under his command.
"I have been delighted to hear of the excellent relations existing be- tween the B.E.F, and the French In- habitanta
Mr. Chamberlain concluded by saying that he had complete con- fluence in the ablity of the B.E.F. to tackle any task,
Rousing Welcome For Canadians
Arrival Of Force Is Big Surprise
SOVIETS SHELL NAZI SHIP
Berlin Admits Two
Others Sunk
LONDON, Dec. 19 (Reu- ter)-A report from Stock- kolm states that n. Soviet submarine shelled the Ger man steamer, Pinnau, which was carrying coal to a Swedish port.
The submarine, says the report, auddenly emerged' and fired 35 shells at the ship.
There were no hits.
The sinking of two other German ships by Soviet warships is now admitted in Berlin.
arc
now
Discussions going on in Riga between the Russians and a Nazi Com- mission.
Linguistic Burgin
Talks To Newsmen In
December 20, 1939,
Murder Of Nazi Echo
BOXER IS ARRESTED Sensational Turn
New York, Dec. 19 (Reuler). -The boxer, Ernie Haas, has been arrested in Toronto in con. Inection with the murder of Hert Walter Engleberg, Secretary of the German Consulate in New York.
Engleberg was found dead in bed with his skull split open, ap- parently as the result of a. blow, on December 6 at his residence.
Proof Of Our Naval Power
Threo Tasks Carried Out Simultaneously
LONDON, Dec. 19 (Reuter). -A special commentary issued to-day states that the recent news reveals the full, extent of the British naval power.
While aghting successful actions in the North Sea and Montevidco simul. taneously, the Royal Navy was also engaged in the gigantic task of con- voying the
the first contingent of Cana- dian forces across the Atlantic.
The successful performance of three such arduous tasks over this wide area sheds light on the foolish Ger- man boast of control of the North Sea find Atlantic.
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Four Languagos LONDON, Dec. 19 (Reuter)-En- tertaining members of the Foreign Press Association at a luncheon. Mr. Leslie Burgin, the Minister of Supply. Leviked reinds of applause when he
LONDON. Dec. 19 (Reuter)-It is LONDON, Dec. 19 (Reuter).declared that "almost all the civilized effeially announced that the wonder- -The Arrival of the first world with ane solitary exception ful record of the Royal Air Force
fighter command is even Canadian Expeditionary Force represented here to-day."
markable when it is recalled that has aroused great interest, and Mr. Burgin added that the Allies five Messerschmid's were shot down newspapers give them 1 great were aghting to put truth back on a in fames during last Thursday's alr deal of space.
pedestal and the correspondents battle over the Frisian Islands and The first news of the Canadians' might rest assured that every com- more than 12 during the action at arrival was given by Mr. Winston would be strictly factual.
munique they received in Britain Heligoland on Monday. Church 1, the First Lord of the Admiralty, in a broadenst.
Mr. Burgia delighted the cormo- Even the people of the port atpolitan aulence by speaking to them which they landed did not realise who in French, German and Spanish. they were until the men spelt out in unison, C-A-N-A-D-A and then shouted "CANADA”
Route March To Camp They were promptly given a warm welcome. Those on shorn threw them packets of cigarettes, the Canadians replying. with apples.
They were transferred to the base by train and marched through the quict country headed by their band.
They found their camp fitted with every amenity, including iron beds with mattresses, hot and cold water showers, a large mess room and an up-to-date kitchen.
They have already named their camp "Hore-Belisht Palace,"
French Patrol Takes
Nazi Prisoners
French Marines Land At Shanghai
Moreover, most of the British at- tacks have teen against single raiders, whereas the Messerschmidts several times had considerable num- bers of Briush bombers as torget,
MONOTYPE EXHIBITION
The Exhibition of Monotypes arranged by Mrs. Erne Freedlander, which Is being held at the St. SHANGHAI Dec. 19 (Domel), Andrew's Hall in Kowloon, has been About 350 French marines who extended for an additional day, and evacuated Hankow arrived here this will now be shown until 6 p.m. to- afternoon. They will shortly proceed | day, to Europe.
The exhibition opens at 9 am.
NAZIS DISILLUSIONED BY SOVIET FAILURE
STOCKHOLM. Dec. 19 (Router),—The opinion is growing
in Berlin that the Russo-Finnish war will shortly cause signi. ficant changes In the political position in Europe, says the PARIS, Dec. 19 (Reuter)A num-"Nyheter" Berlin representative.
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS Monday for a special patrol.
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ber of French soldlers volunteered on This correspondent adds that Fin- and even the economic support that land has been able to expose that Eerlin had anticipated frem Moscow They penetrated for some miles -45
- Germany are has hitherto proved non-existent. behind the German lines and brought in an awkward position.
Finland's opposition. 100. has back a number of prisoners, includ-; Germany is obliged to realise that proved the Soviet military aid to be ing two officers.
inobody now fears her Russian ally, in illusion.
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