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Wednesday CHINA AND JAPAN: 950
JULY
7
2600 Years of
THIS Empire
Emperor Proclaims Amnesty
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
TOKYO, Feb. 11 (Domei). The Japanese Empire celebrated the 2600th anni- versary of its foundation to-day.
A hundred million people, including six million in Tokyo alone, stood at attention at 9 a.m. to bow reverently towards the Imperial Palace.
As the nution made this gesture to the Throne, the Emperor signed a general amnesty which will result in shorter sentences for 40,000 prisoners and 180,000 persons who have lost their civil rights.
is one of the world's greatest amnesties.
Army Officers and men who were disciplined before to-day will have their punishments remitted under a separate ordinance.
Solemn ceremonies were held at the Koshihara Shini near Mt. Unebl, which is sacred to Emperor Jiminu, founder of the Japanese Empire.
Forty, thousand people worshipped at the Miyazaki Shrine at the foot of Mt. Takechiho.
Expenditure On War Amidst the general rejoicing, how ever, a more sober mjote was issued- by the Finance Ministry.
It announced Japan's total expen- diture on the war with China, which Jn 000 days old to-day.
Including the appropriation for the forthcoming fiscal year, Japan will have spent the staggering sum of 16,445,077,000 yen (£1,000,000,- 000).
of this total, 11,109,019,000 was
ordinary expenditure on the Army,
000,000 for reserves.
AIR FORCE EXPANSION KING AND QUEEN IMPRESSED
DAYS
STRAFED WITH MACHINE-GUNS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEANAPH"
LONDON, Feb. 11 (UP)- It is belatedly revealed that German planes dropped twelve to fifteen bombs on the British coasting steamer Boston off, the east coast of Englund on Fri- day.
The bomber was unable to find its mark but succeeded in wounding six of the crew with machine-gun fire,
The pttack occurred some miles out at sen. The CX- plosions were heard from the shore.
The German planes circle the Boston strafing it with machine guns,
The raider was eventually chased off by three British planes.
Move
Peace
For
Is
Approved
OF HOSTILITIES
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH**
THE war in China is 950 days old to-day.
In less than two months, it will exceed the rocord for duration set by the Spanish Civil War, which lasted for 988 days.
Many observers believe that the war in the Far East will even exceed in length the 1914-18 World War, which lasted for over four years.
The Sino-Japanese War started on July 7, 1937.
It has, directly or indirectly, killed more people than died in the Great War.
20,000,000 HAVE DIED
It is estimated that over 20,000,000 civilians have died in China as a result of the war.
Man-made floods, famine as a result of the scorched earth policy and Japanese restrictions and the great 'migration westwards before the Japanese advance-the greatest exodus of people the world has known-all con- tributed to the terrible death toll.
Famine and floods threaten the lives of millions more this coming spring.
Some observers believe China is facing the greatest!
162nd Day of
peace THIS War
LONDON, Feb. 11 (Reuter}.
Roosevelt's -President moves have now been approved by Britain, France, italy as well as neutrals. Only in Germany has there been no comment.
FINNISH TROOPS, camouflaged in their white capes and carrying both rifles and spades, going into action.
74th DAY of THIS WAR
tragedy of modern mankind. Finns Hold All
Flood
od prevention systems
which, China palhstakingly built up before the war have been destroyed or allowed to deterio- rate to such an extent that it will be impossible to control the flood waters when the thaw acts:
Soviet Drives
HELSINGFORS, Feb. 11 (Reuter). The Russian
in in a month or so. If the thaw attacks on the Mannerheim Line continue but are being
official French 15 is accompanied by heavy rains,
In Amsterdam, the newspaper, "Hetvolk," says that Britain and France cannot renounce their demands on Germany.
If these demands were to be re- nounced, says the journal, we would surely have to fear for the future of divilisation, but there will be
ho
To Amuse
The Nazis
it may mean the inundation of held at every point.
vast areas in north China.
Observers also believe that
the
On the north of Lake Ladoga the Finns are taking
INTERNAT'L BRIGADES
ja column of lorries and
tanks.
land in "Free Chian" will be incap the offensive and have killed 800 Russians and destroyed able of producing crops. large enough to support the additional population which filed before the Japanese--ad- vince.
variously PARIS, Feb. 11 (Reuter)---
These
migrants are the estimated at between 40,000,000 and pressure in this direction from the The German troops on
60,000,000 people. United States.
Over 3,500,000 soldiers must also On the contrary, the disarmament Western Front apparently do
economic stipulations which not appreciate the efforts made be fed by this good and patient President Roosevelt has suggested to by French troops to amuse them. earth. neutrals would have no point it it.
A High Command communi-
Front Ling Lossos.
Here, on the 950th day of the war,
Chinese:
killed
Japanese
Claims Claims
Foreign Aid Pours In For Finland
Near Suomussalml fresh Russian troops have been thrown into action to try and reinforce an isolated Soviet division but they have been repulsed.
In the Arctic sector snow has been falling for two days, thus preventing Soviet air-raids,
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The roads are snowed-up between OSLO, Feb. 11 (Reuter).-M. the front line and the frontler, thus Chinese Hambro, President of the Nor holding up Russian suppiles.
An official communique issued to wegian Parliament, said yesterday states that on Saturday the Rus 1.750,000 1,100,000 day that though it was difficult alana continued their attacks on the wounded ... 2,000,000- 750,000 for him to talk of Finland as a Karelian Isthmus, the attacks being Заралево:
neutral, it was gratifying to see heaviest at West Summa and East killed
850.000 gifta pouring in from all corners Summa and on the Taipale River.
The artillery was very ilvely everywhere. Five tanks were des- 8.000 of the world.
troyed during the day..
28,000 -35,000
wounded
prisoners
Arca conquered
(square miles). 815,000 Partially Jost
(square miles)
$50,000
is expected of the great powers to cling to autarchy and the arms race que issued in Berlin sternly re-
Several neutral papers comment buked the French, saying that are the estimates of the actual front 3,046,058,000 on the Navy and 2,300,-on the fact that the United States renewed enemy attacks through ne casualties:
Under-Secretary of State is not to loudspeakers, including musical visit Russia or Finland;
items, took place at the Front, Gorman Reticence
As the contents were rude and in- AMSTERDAM, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-sutting, the communique continues, The German press has not yet men-they were interrupted by machine- tioned the Impending visit of Mr. gun fire, to which the French replied Sumner Welles,
resulting in an Exchange of fro The only mention made up to now which completely drowned the loud- has been a brief and colourless state-speakers. ment in the officiul news ngency's i A French G.H.Q. communique! 1states that there was local activity of fareiga service,
The first reaction of neutral corres-patrols and artillery, LONDON, Feb. 11 (Reuter), pondents reported from Berlin was A vivid picture of the smooth more favourable than might have
peen expected. But this was quickly OBITUARY and almost terrifying efficiency followed by B retreat into tight- with which the Air Force expan-lipped reserve, and it appeared as if sion is proceeding was gained by the Nazis had been betrayed Into -the King and Queen in the welcoming a possible chance for peace course of their four-day visit to more warmly than they cared to show. Neutral observers in Berlin have the West of England last week. an Impression that the Nazis are Their Majesties covered nearly onxious to avoid showing premature 1,000 miles. Their programme was enthusinara Test it should be inter- skilfully arranged to give the most preted as a sign of weakness and comprehensive possible view.
hedging..
PORTUGUESE RESIDENT
The local Portuguese com-
In each of the great factories ho From cutward appearances, Mr.munity lost one of its most
Finland, he said, needed men 44,000 more than arms or money,
On the north-east side of Lake They could not fight for ever Ladoga a supply column containing 105,000 without relief and more volun-70 horse lorries was destroyed. In the first thirty months of war-teers would be needed to relieve munique, undertook defence and re- fare there were 6,000 Japanese air them, he said. ruidu on Chinese territory. A total
Our Air Force, continues the cam- connaissance fights and bombed the Meanwhile in Helsingfors, Pro- enemy's quarters. of 19,700 bomb were dropped, claim-fessor A. K, Cajander, who was Pre- The enemy bombed Vilpuri where ing 105,000 Chinese civilian lives.
mier of Finland until the Soviet in-
were killed and several civilians The Chinese air force has made vasion, thanked people abroad for wounded. Two Russion planes were only one raid on Japanese territory. This was on Formosa, early in 1938, the help given to Finland.
"We are battling for western civi- destroyed. lisation as a whole against castern barbarity," he said,
Role Of The
visited, the King saw how the new Sumner Welles will be likely to have respected members this morning "Two Romes"
methods of scientifically-designed a very polite but by no means effusive when Mr. Qacar Mirandolino dos equipment are speeding up the bulld-reception In Germany. ing of planes and learned
how
methods of factories the training of
Roosevelt Bombshell
LONDON, Feb. 11 (UP).-Presi-
that
Professor Cajander revealed the Finnish Fund now totalled £208, 000 in cash, most of which had come from the United States.
'and
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"Molotov Cocktail"" HELSINGFORS, Feb. 11 (Reuter). The Molotov Cocktail," a bundle of hand-grenades tied together with wire and packed with petrol, is the latest device of Flanish troops in Appeal To Athletes combating Soviet tanks. The method ROME, Fob. 11(Reuter),--The Santos Oliveira passed away at
Yesterday, the Finnish Olymple has proved very effective.
Red Communiquo. his residence, No. 36 Kimberley role of the "two Romes", namely the Games Committee (the Games were this Roman Empire and the Catholic parallel with the mass-production SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
MOSCOW, Feb. 11 (Reuter), --- A Road, Kowloon.
Church, in the future re-establish to have been held in Finland
use all communique fasued on Saturday stot- of the world to sportsmen pilots, observers, gunners, mechanics,
The late Mr. Oliveira, who was.00 ment of international order was year) appealed to all athletes co-dent Roosevelt's castigation of Russia
occurred at the front. "Our aviation ordinated so as to keep pace with the in his speech to the American Youth years of age, was chief clerk at the emphasised in comments to-day on their power to defend the right of the ed that nothing of importance had and riggers is regulated and
Green Island Cement Company's Hok the unnuni celebrations of the anni- Finna to their native land. flow of planes while keeping to the Congress yesterday, coupled with un works until he retired last year versart of the signing of the Lateran A Danish battalion of 600 men is conducted reconnaissance and bomb-
now in Finland.
A Danish piring," it stated. tremendously high standard set by Cordell Hull's statement on the peace owing to ill-health. He had been Treaty.
talks and Mr. Sumner Welles' visit to resident in Hongkong for about 40 This treaty, which ended the dis-now Majostios Impressed
ve left Copenhagen for Hel- At a point, the King saw a "shadow on the nation's front pages this inor-popular members of the Portuguese Italian State, factory scheme in operation and ning
All merning papers published a Hongkong, he lived in Macho, watched thousands of engines being
survived by n widow, three most importan! events in the coun-andl- machine-workèra are going to assembled from parts made in severni long account of President Roosevelt's
speech.
sons (M.A., J.M. and E.MS.Oliveira) Some editorials emphasise that the Finland to replace Finnish workers different works..
"The "Sunday Chronicle" carries a and one daughter (Mrs. C. Assump-exchange of visits between the King who will then be able to serve at the In another great factory, their
column banner headline eno), M. A. Oliveira, one of the sons, and the Pope during the past year is Majesties were amazed at the vast seven
is one of the leadhig badminton an acknowledgment that Catholicism President has asked the Uruguyan From Uruguay comes news that the number of almost completed planes. "Roosevelt Attacks Soviet."
headline The "Sunday Times""
iplayera of the Colony.
and Faselam are determined to pre-Parliament for credit of 100,000 pesos stretching in a great double line into
said: "Itassia Denounced by Roose- The furneral takes place this after-vent the destruction of civillantion. the far distance.
for Finland. noon, passing the Monument at 5.30 The King was told of the un velt,"
Editorial comment is almost entire-p.m. remitting
efforts to produce new and
"Sunday even more powerful types of aircraftly lacking. However, the
the R.A.F.
is being celebrated
nurses have singfors..
Europe, has supplanted war reports years and was one of most pute between the Vatican and the squadron is being formed and Danish
community here. Before he came to throughout the country as one of the Five hundred Danish blacksmiths CHINESE CLAIM
while the present types are still in Graphic, referring to the visit of that is meaningless, we shall welcome
Welles said: "This is a new production, so that the Air Force Summer may always have
the latest and best dove of peace from the American Mr. Welles or any other American machines SA ON
mele Majestles commented many to tolerate a "touched Britain not who comes to this shore,"
times on the enthusiasm and energy all concerned were putting into the
workt.
Ark." The articles urged
truce."..
No Russian Comment
"As long as America recognisea MOSCOW, Feb, 11 (UP)-Both this and does not confuse the Issues the Press and Radlo to-day ignored by a furlous devotion to a peace ideal President Roosevelt's speech.
try's history,
Norwegian Tanker Damaged
front., "
Daring Raid By I.R.A. Men LONDON, Fob. 11 Reuter).--The DUBLIN, Foh, 11 (Reuter)A Norwegian tanker, Gallia, 968 tons, party of It.A, men in a car ralded a
Down, and seized about 30 rifles, was damaged by a mine on the south military camp at Ballykiniar, County
east coast.
SUCCESS
CHUNGKING, Feb. 12 (Reuter), the spearhead of a Japanese drive in Chinese forces claim to have broken Southern Kwangel by the recapture of the strategic town of Shahiệng on the bank of the Chien River,
It is stated that in a vigorous counter-attack, the Chinese Inflicted 2,000.coxualties and drove Japanese out of the town. Co
Military experis regard, Shanling as the gateway to Kwangal, as an in- vading army must cross the Chien
·River.
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Canadian Governor General Passes
MONTREAL, Feb. 11 (Reu- ter),-Lord Tweedsmuir, who as John Buchan; was the first com- moner to be appointed to the post of Governor-General of Canada, is dead.
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He suffered a relapse at 4 p.m. (GMT) and it was immediately decided that he should-milergo a third operation and blood transfusion.
He apparently died on the operat ing table as the operation, which is delicate one; usually lasts as long as 13 hours.
He was the arst well-known 'man Governor- of letters to nil the Generalship, and the first Scotsman, for many years, to hold the office.
He was appoint- Governor- General in April,
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Son of the Rev. John Buchan, a minister, Scottish
ho was born in Scotland in August 1876. He attended the Glasgow Uni- Aversity
the
and Brasenase College, Oxford.
His First Noval His first story, "Scholar Gypsies" was .published TWEEDSMUIR when he was 21
years of age.-Two- years later he pubilahed "John Burnet of Barns" and "History of Brasenose followed by "Grey College," Weather," "Lost Lady of Old Years". and "The Half-Hearted."
He was called to the Bar and shortly afterwards Was ap- pointed as private secretary to Lord Milner, High Commissioner in South Africa.
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On returning to England in 1903, he became a member of the publishi ing firm of Nelsons and devoted much of his time to writing, turning out a number of romances, some of them based on his South African days.
He proved in his "Sir Walter Raleigh," "Marquis of Montrose," "Sir
Walter,
Iter, Scott and “Jullus Cuesar" that he was a painstak- Ing historian, but it was not until PLEASE Turn To Pago. 5.
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