Friday,
Lanchow, Capital Of Kansu,
MASS RAIDS
CITY
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Now In Flames:
REDUCE CHINESE
OF RUINS
TO PILE
MUSSOLINI, TO VISIT
POPE AT VATICAN
SPECIAL TO THE
"TELEGRAPH"
VATICAN CITY, Dec, 28 (UP).-Signor Mussolini' is to visit His Holiness the Pope at the Vatican on January 4.
This announcement was made to-day following a 35- minute private conversation between the Pope and King Victor Emmanuel in the Quirinal,
It is understood that the Pope expressed a desire to ra- coive II Duco.
First reactions in both Italian political circles and Vatican quarters is that Mussolini's visit would be connected with the Holy Sco's interest in peace.
It is generally understood that the Holy See and the Italian Government aro following a parallef course.
Garcia Is Keen To Fight In Hongkong
Ceferino Garcia, middleweight boxing champion of the world, who recently defeated Glen Lee in a title hout in Manila, would be very glad to fight in Ilong- kong If a hout could he arranged. He said this this morning when he arrived in Hongkong en route back to the United States,
Commenting on his fight last week, Garela merely said: "It was a very good sight, and I am glad 1 won."
Garen was necompanied by his wife, five-month old on, and Trainer, John Villafor.
To Fight Armstrong
The champion added that be was returning to the United States to de- fend his title against. Henry Arm- strong at Los Angeles on February
22.
Special to the "Telegraph"
ROME, Dec. 28 (Domol), -Returning the Royal visit to the Vatican Palace on December 21, His Holiness. the Pops this morning called on King Victor Emmanuel the and the Queen' at Quirinal,
Such an event has not occurred since the Fascist Party came to power. Politi- cal circles say that it signi- fies closer co-operation be- tween the Holy Sco and the Italian Covernment in con- nection with the current international situation, and especially in dealing with the question of peace in Europe.
Americans &
Tientsin Restrictions
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
CHUNGKING, DEC, 29 (UP).—LANCHOW, CAPITAL OF KANSU, IS NOW IN FLAMES AS A RESULT OF THE TERRIFIC AIR RAIDS WHICH HAVE BEEN LAUNCHED ON THE CITY BY JAPANESE PLANES SINCE TUESDAY,
No loss than 297 planes took part-in raids on three consecutive days. On Tuesday, 101 Japanese machines dropped incendiary bombs.
On Wednesday, another 98 planes soared over the blazing city and dropped more bombs, while a further 98 carried out a raid on Thursday.
The worst destruction was caused in yesterday's rald, although no foreign casualties or damage to foreign property is reported,
Yesterday demolition bombs were dropped and most of the hits were scored on houses in the middle of the city.
On Tuesday, Iree of the invaders were abot down, and another four were brought down on Wednesday.
Casualties Low
Civilian casualties nee low, about 100 being killed in the three raids." On all three days the air battles were very vere, Chinese pursuit planes engaging the attackers.
Chinese authorities at Lonchow are carrying out their programme of evacunting the civilians.
However, it is stated that the foreign residents will remain.
Japanese Bombers Shot Down CHUNGKING, Dec. 28 (Reuter). At least three Japanese bombers were shot down in aerial battles on Tuesday when 99 planes in three groups raided Lanchow, capital the Konsu province, according Chinese reports.
December 29, 1939.
US. TO HAVE 52 NEW AIR SQUADRONS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”`·
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, (Domel). Fifty-two addi- tional air squadrons are to be created in order to strengthen the Pacific and Carribean Sea defences, ac- cording to an announcement by the Department of War.
Most of the new squad- rons will be divided into twelve different groups.
A group of bombers will be assigned to Hawnii, n group of fighting planes to the Panama Canal Zone, and a mixed group of bombers and fighting planes to Alaska.
Four squadrons of bomb ers and four of fighters will be assigned for the defence of Puerto Rico.
France Facing Would Like
Increased Taxation
Big Civil Budget Is Approved
PARIS, Dec. 28 (Reuter)--France's first civil budget since the war was passed by the Senate.
It totalled 79,000,000,000 francs, exceeding last year's budget by 10.000,000,000 francs.
M. Paul Reynaud, the Minister of Finance, spoke about France's bud- the Retary policy for the duration of war. Civil expenditure will be met by taxation. The increased military expenditure must be met by loans. of
The Franco-British fnunciat agreement, he said, had made it much casier to get foreign exchange re- quired for war purposes.
tu
As the Japanese aircraft appeared stated, Chinese over Lanchow, It is pursuit planes engaged them.
War Front News
Fighting around Sinyang, an im- portant town on the Peiping-Hankow Railway in South Honan, is rench-
Ele also stressed that nid was now being given to Finland, while tho Polish Army was being maintained.
Unanimous Support
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH"
PARIS, Dec. 20 (UP)The
Improved Relations
Envoy On France And Japan
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Dec. 28 (UP).-The newly appointed Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Renz Sawals, to-day presented his credentials to President Lebrun at the Elysee.
"It is my most ardent desire to develop the traditional friendly rele- lions between Japan and France," Mr. Sawada anid. "Admittedly this is a bit task under the present his- toric circumstances in Europe and Asia, but I am hopeful that a mutual understanding will lead to a happy solution."
Ask Japanese For Central News measure from Nan- Sonate, by a vote of 303 to 0, passed were understanding, is rendy te colls-
Their
Removal
"I am feeling in excellent form and TIENTSIN, Dec. 28 (Reuter). In that area.
Two more
yang this morning. strategie points, it is stated, have been regained by the Chinese forces The Japanese beleaguered at Yuho, I certainly hope I shall win," he de-A request for the removal of north-west of Sinyang, have succeed clared.
the barrier restrictions in Tien- ed in breaking through the Chinese He revealed that Jack Dempsey.
tils ille fight intsin was made to-day by repre-cordon and have fled in the direction! who refereed
the American of Yangtiuho. Manila had already returned to sentatives of
In pursuit of the Japanese retreat- would. Chamber of Commerce, who call- America by Clipper, and
from Licheng Ing
and Tungyang- therefore, not be coming to long-ed on Lieut.-General Homma,kwan lu sauth-east Shanst, a Chinese kong, as at one time hoped. Asked-as-to-what-were hit Inten-commander of the Japanese gar- force pentiraled Into Shehlen, in the northern-tip-of-tonan. and IcEAD- Lions regarding his young son, Gerclarison.
on Christmas Day.. tured it
naid that he would like him to be able Their visit was made in connection to fight, but these days ce had to with, the dimculties experienced by leave it to the boy to decide what American business circles in Tientsin
owing to the Japanese blockade. places he intended to go.
"However, I intend to give him an
Alternative Request education, and I am trying to earn They presented a memorandum enough for him now. As far as I am concerned, I hope to quit the ring asking that the barriers should be As soon as I have achieved this ob-removed in the interest of general
Glen Lee Aboard
In South Shansi, the Chinese ore reported to be attacking Yicheng. Points to the cast of the town have been recovered.
President's Reply President Lebrun replied: "I as- Govern- sure you that the French ment, which always has had rela- tiens with Japan with the most sin- borale in your tasks with the most the civil budget bill providing for an
"The present situation imposes on expenditure of 70,247,000,000 frames, friendly and most confident spirit.
Several Senate amendments re-
all people who are proud of their quire the budget to be returned to the Chamber of Deputies, which must culture and honour the duty of unit- make the final vote prior to midnighting in their corts to prestive the
on Sunday.
Car Owners In Court
Woman's Plea Is
Accepted
moral values of truc civilisation against all attricks from wherever they may come. I will aid you in facilitating your tusks." Hope Expressed For Improvement PARIS, Dec. 28 (Reuter).-A desire to develop existing friend- ly Franco-Japanese relations was
the expressed by
Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Renzo Sawada, while presenting his credentials to M. Lebrun, the French
In Kangal Eme 300 Inpanesej
President, Fines of $5 each were imposed on
A lender in "Le Temps" notes with were destroyed in a chance encoun-M. Talan and C. N. Dunn, by Mr. were killed and five Japanese lorries
relations with the Western ter with Chinese forces at Tsingshan, Forrest at the Central Magistracy this satisfaction the "Improvement" in trade, or it this shouid prove to be ruth-cast of Tsingan, on Dcecmber morning when they were summoned i Japatys and says that the talks with
for leaving their cars in the Pedder Powers, Impossible, that special instructions 20. be given at the barriers to permit After defeating the Japanese, these! Street car-park beyond the limit of the United Sintes, Britain and France Also aboard the same ship which American citizens and their families Chinese forces pushed toward Chien-, two hours on November 20 and 30 arrived here this moming was Glen to go through without having to pass chowkai, reaching Lee, Garcia's challenger in Manda. the examination booths,
Ject,"
there
He was accompanied by his trainer. Lieut-General Homme, whose at-morning of December 27.
A
third
the respectively,
Warship Sunk, Report On the Yangise River,
ship has been sunk. This ship was
in Tekyo are certainly being develop- ed in an atmosphere of real cordiality In contrast to the reception of Berlin's unsparing advice to Tokyo,
Ribbentrop's Small Hopes "It does not neem that, come what ray, Herr Ribbentrop has any chance of achieving a diplomatic success in Tokyo to compensate for the rebuffs he suffered elsewhere."
interesting American | illude was very cordial, sald the re- sports personality aboard was Frank moval of the barrieru depended upon Korvacs, national ranking tennis instructions from Tokyo, but the player, who is returning to the United second request would receive his sources claim, another Japanese war- States following: an exhibition tour of serious consideration. the Orient.
In conclusion, Lieut.-General Hom-anchored near Chiblow, north-west ma reminded the representatives that of Kwefchili, on the south bank of war was still in progress and he the river, when Chinese shore bat, that there was some misunderstand-tions and the suggestion that Russia.
teries opened Bre counselled them to have patience.
on her yesterday! morning.
10,000,000 Will
Die In China This Winter
Chinese To Make Films In Hollywood
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NEW YORKC, 28 (UP)—The New
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' York press to-day gave wide play to the arrival of 24-year-old Miss "Joy HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 28 (UP),→
representative Homer, a
of the Moon Kwon, China's leading movie Church Committee for China Relief. producer and director, accompanied Miss Homer has completed a year's by his actress wife Too Yee-man, travel in 15 of Chinn's 10 provinces, have arrived here to produce two
In her press interview she warned films.
Á summons against Mrs. G. Chaun, of Babluton Path, for failing to pro- duce her driving licence to a police eMeer on November 25 was dis- Chinese, missed.
Mr. C. Y. Kwan appeared for Mrs. Chaun and submitted that she did not intentionally refuse to show the con- stable her licence.. It was possible Referring to Russo-Japanese rela- ing between them. Had Mrs. Chaun might cease supporting Chiang Kai- It is stated that more than 20 understood the
constable to have shek, "Le Temps" adds that nothing shells hit the vessel setting it afire, asked her to take her licence to the at present suggests that this idea bas
In the South, Chinese troops made Traffic Office the next day, she would made much headway. another re-entry into Kongmoon on have done so, but Mrs. Chaun sald the morning of December 25 after she never heard the constable make a night-long engagement in the out-such a request. skirts. Japanese military establish- ments were set on fire. The Chinese forces withdrew after several hours of street fighting.
From Yungyun comes a report that the Japanese who were driven across the Pakong River have suffered fur- ther casunities on the south bank, They have fled toward Falisten.
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It's after the birth of a baby that the mother needs Because he had a bad memory, Li careful attention most. that al Icast 10,000,000 people wil The Aims will be distributed In Fighting at Mulkong and Leung- Chuen, 20, unemployed, was fined $6 perish from starvation and cold in the United States and China, and Tso howhu, about 28 miles east of Pa- or three weeks hard labour by Mr. strength has been severely North China this winter unless Tec-man will star in both.
konghow, is also stated to be in Macfadyen at Kowloon Magistracy taxed and when she is.feeding emergency relief funds nre. forth- "It takes three years and four favour of the Chinese. The invaders this morning. coming.
million dollars to produce an ople were surrounded and heavily altack- Li stole two anals and five grass the baby she needs extra and She paid great tribute to the film In Hollywood. In Chino we do ed at a point six miles south of brooms from Chan Kwan-ying, mis easily digested food. Chinese leaders and the recuperative it in five days at a cost of $2,500," Mulkong yesterday and the day be-tress of a shop at No. 191a Reclama-
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He went back to the shop at for years as the ideal food p.m. the same day and attempted to for both expectant and nurs sell the two mata to the occupants. ing mothers. It is invaluable The mats were reçognised as part
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AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE Australian footballers have created | There are Luur goal posts at each covered. football is to be introduced to world records for lengthy kicks-and end of the ground. Six points are scored for a goal (kleked through the Hongkong this afternoon for the spectacular marking."
Arst time in the Colony's history.
It is probable that, with the arrival two Innor posts) and one point for Has To Reimburse constipation.
a behind (kicked through the outer
Opportunity for a demonstration of in Hongkong of auxiliary cruisers this spectacular type of football has containing a large preponderance of posts), been provided by the visit here of Australian reservista In their, crews,
The art of "kicking has been dove-
an auxillary cruiser which has aboard. Australian League, football will be loped to such an extent in Australin
the war to AM NG PAG
Hawker
A hawker- received 80 cents from some 800 members of the Royal come a common sight in the Colony that a goal can normally be scored his prosecuting officer, an, Indian Australian Naval Reserve,
same from 0 yards. One Melbourne constable, Instead of paying a fine, The game will be played at Cause- In this afternoon's match, must of player is credited with having scored when he appeared before Mr. Hou
will be from South a goal from a distance of 100 yards, ston at Central Magistracy Chla
way Day, commencing at 3.30 p.m.
the player pe fnoluto l'men who uking the dropkick Mure 1,morning, charged with hawkingini. (Australian Leagus-football differa. -Australldatengue? Foolbalta a Adolf.The code is the, provaling winter): After. Mr. Houston, had quart.loned:
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