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No. 15060
MARCH
SATURDAY, 六拜禮骏二月三英港香
Military Experts Believe Entry Into City Now Only Matter of Few Hours
REDS ENCIRCLING DOOMED VIBORG
Blue
Funnel
Liner Sunk
RENEWED NAZI AIR ATTACKS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Mar. 1 (UP). -German raiders to-day bombed and strafed coastal shipping and British naval convoys in the North Sea.
was
The Blue Funnel liner Pyrrhus (7,418 tons) sunk "by enemy action" at dawn off the west coast of England.
Eight Chinese firemen are re- ported to have lost their lives but there were no passengers
aboard.
Authoritative sources late that the naval convoy fought of the calders as the Royal Air Force planes raced to the scene.
The sinking of the Pyrrhus fol. lowed the damaging of the Nor- wegian steamer Brott (1,583 lons) ¦ by air bombs and the sinking of the Italian vessel Mirella (5,340 tons). which was mined. Several of the! crew of the 1sfter_are_feared to be Tost
The German attacks were parently designed as reprisals for the Brillah reconnaissance Olghts over Germany.
Anniversary Attacki
It is noteworthy that the renewed attacks on British shipping by Gur- mon planes coincided to-day with the 5th anniversary of the foundation of the German Air Corps.
The trawlers altacked off the York- shire coast were nine miles out at
eca,
Simultaneously, shore observers on the Norfolk coast sighted two Germon planca bombing and machine gunning
a ship which was between thire and four miles out at gea.
To-day's attacks included one on a fishing boat, the Courage which Is only thirty feet long and is con- structed entirely of wood She is belloyed to be the sumallest bont yet attacked.
Skipper's Story The skipper of the Courage said: The German plane suddenly swoop- ed down upon us without warning.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MOSCOW, MARCH 1 (UP).—TO-DAY'S OFFICIAL SOVIET COMMUNIQUE INDICATES THAT THE RUSSIANS NOW HOLD THE APPROACHES TO VIBORG FROM THREE SIDES. IT IS PRESUMED THAT THEY ARE AIMING
THEY WIN ACADEMY
AWARDS AT COMPLETE ENCIRCLEMENT TO-DAY.
VIVIEN LEICH
ROBERT DONAT
HOLLYWOOD, Mar.
1
-The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its awards of gold statuettes for 1939.
Robert Donat has been It passed within fifty feet of our awarded the statuette for port side and fired a burst of machine the year's best actor for his PLEASE Turn To Page 4. PLEASE Turn To Pago 4,
R.A.F. PENETRATES DEEP INTO NAZI TERRITORY
Forecasting the imminent fall of Viborg, foreign military experts believe that the Soviet forces will afterwards split, one part turning to the Mannerheim Line northwards and the other continuing to thrust along the Viborg-Helsingfors railway towards the Finnish capital. 300 FORTREsses captuRED
MOSCOW, Mar. 1 (Reuter).—In their attack on Viborg the Russians claim to have captured over 300 strong posts during the past two days and have also taken three stations on the railway line running into Viborg from the east.
The Russians claim they are now within five miles of the city of Viborg.
RAILWAY STRADDLED
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MOSCOW, Feb. 29. (Domei)~The Leningrad Com- mand announces that operations in the Karelian Isthmus resulted in the occupation of the tracks of the Viborg- Valkajaevi Railway, three railway stations at Ayropa, Seinjoki, and Pero and the town of Ilsaini, one mile south of Viborg on the castern coast of Viipuri Bay.
During Wednesday and Thursday,--Soviet troops- |reduced 270 fortifications, including 66 pill-boxes.
Soviet aircraft continued bombardment of Finnish troops and positions. Thirty-six Finnish planes were shot down in air duels and destroyed on the ground.
More Nazi Threats To Neutrals
Sheer Intimidation Of Small Nations
Norwegian Aid
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
OSLO, March 1: (UP).-The Norwegian Government to-day proposed to Parliament that a sum of 700,000 Norwegian crowns be allocated for niding Finnish refugees In Norway.
It is believed that the proposal will meet with early approval.
Dancs For Finland SPECIAL" TO. THE "TELEGRAPH"
COPENHAGEN, March 1 (UP) The "Berlingske Aftenavis" reports BERLIN, Mar. 1 (Router)-leaving to-night for Finland,
that 300 Danish metal workers are (A statement issued to-day says: "Competent German authorities have let it be known that accept ance by a neutral state of the British sca control cannot be re- Roger Keyes,
Stirring Appoal stirring speech for help for Finland LONDON, Mor, 1 (Reuter) - has been made by Admiral Sir "I think it can be said without a
garded as conforming with the shadow of doubt," he concluded, neutrality and sovereignty of that British assistance to Finland
that state."
"Sheer intimidation" is the British official comment on Germany's warni- ing
In
will eventually be of a generous and effective nature.".
Appeal To League LONDON, Mar. 1 (Reuter)-The
2, 1940. 日四廿月正
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$35.00 PER ANNUM
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In White, Scarlet, Green and Navy Blue
with Snug fitting cuffs
$1.50 pair
WHITEAWAY'S
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TWENTY-ONE CASES of Hospital Supplies and Army and Navy Knitted Garments, some of which are shown above, are to be shipped from Hongkong during the next few days. The cases are belag shipped to England by the courtesy of the P. & O. and Glen lines. Thirteen cases are addressed to the Secretary of the British Red Cross six,cases of Knitted Comforts to the Army Comforts Depot, and two to the Royal Navy Comforts Department Two of the cases of Knitted Comforts have been earmarked for the use of the Royal Scots and the Royal Signals. Among the knitted garments are 48 pullovers, 18 helmets, 8 pairs miltens, live scarves and ten pairs of hospital socks from the foreign community of Sha- meen-Ming Yuen Photo.
ST MARYBUT
READ
BERKSHIRE
HAND
Welles Arrives In Nazi Capital
AMSTERDAM, Mar. 1 (Reu- ter)Mr. Sumner Welles' con- versation with Herr von Ribben. Foreign
trop. the German Minister, lasted two hours.
"Router" learns from Berlin that Mr. Welles was given a full statement why Germany In · at
war,
It is believed that Iftler will see Mr. Welles to-morrow after he has had time to consider, Herr von Rib- bestron's report on to-day's talk,
Mr. Welles is expected to see Her later.
He will stay two or three days
While en
COOLIES CARRYING one of the cases of Army Comforts destined in Berlin. for the Army Comferts Depot-Ming Yuon Photo,
BRITISH BLOCKADE
OF COAL SUPPLIES
route to the German capital Mr. Welles met the American Ambassador to Belgium at Zurich, to which the latter had made a special trip for a inerting.
·Travelled In Blackout
Mr. Summer Welles and his party arrived in the newest private saloon car of the frontier express, the sume green car as used by von Ribbentrop, which was placed at his disposal, by the German Government,
Entering the war zones before a
LONDON, Mar, 1 (Reuter).—In connection with decision that German coal exports to Italy will beck-out, Mr. Welles caused the win- dows and rear curtain to be opened zubjected to contraband control, “Reuter" learns that, in to see the countryside with a black he meantime, Britain is prepared to supply additional mountain and feudal castle: Now oal which is required by Italy provided arrangements soldica in sinal Croups, soldiers
8 O'CLOCK CLOSING Important Bill To Bo Introduced In H.K.
¡can be made for payment.
Special efforta wero made during the recent commercial and financial discussion in Rome to provide for additional British purchases in Italy which will enable the latter to pay for the coal,
transaction to be effected.
Certain dificulties have arisen but LONDON, Mar. 1 (UP)-It is officially announced that
The closing of all retail shops it is still hoped to reach a satisfactory The Ministry of Economic Warfare, Finnish Minister to Switzerland has in the Colony after 8 p.m. is to rovision of the Anglo-Italian clear British airplanes from a Bomber Command early this morning, ridicules the German contention that landed the Secretary-General of the be made compulsory by Govern agreement which will enable the
replying to the German statement, carried out the most extensive reconnaissance flights over Ger many since the war.
The flights lasted from six to ten encountered by any of the British hours. All planes returned safely to aircraft, all of which returned to their their bases.
bases after fights ranging from six The announcement said that Ger- to nearly ten hours' duration. man searchlights altempted to locate This was the R.A.F's third visit to the British planes over Berlin but no Berlin in four days. A.A. fire or aerial action came from
Flares Dropped
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LATEST
Danish Prince Passes Away
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH COPENHAGEN, Mar. 1 (UP)—— The "Berlingske Tidende" to-day reports that Prince Ange_of__Den-
a neutral country accopting nayicerts League of Nations a copy of the note
ment legislation, to-day's, issue recently sent to various nations pro-.
It is felt, however, that there is no recognises the British blockade, which testing against the Soviets legal of the "Government Gazette" longer any justiflcation for the delay. according to the statement, is contrary methods of warfare. to international Law.
discloses.
ing of necessary action against Ger- man coal exports, In regard to this contention, the
Wolsh Sing Authom.
With this object in view, a Ministry any that Germany has no LONDON, Mar. 1 (Reuter)The Bill is to be introduced in Legis-| It is understood that the British maric died in Morocco last Thurs- security and that ships with navicarts Finnish national anthem was sung in lative Council at its next meet-purchases mentioned above refer to day afternoon. would not unload at enemy ports.
Welsh for the first time, it is believed, ing.
certain products of Italian heavy
The Prince, who was 52 years of at the Welsh celebration. luncheon
Industry. the Nazis, One British pliet reported Through a gap in the clouds, the
Protection For Dutch Ships held yesterday, in connection with The proposed Ordinance was draft-
age, was serving as a major in the that he indentified an important rail-captain of one aircraft was able to LONDON, March 1 (Reuter)The St. David's Day.
The Italian purchase of German French Foreign Legion. ed by a special Committee which
No detalls of the death were road Junction 17 miles south of Berlin identify an important railway june-Dutch Government Commission on
Brute Force
was appointed last year to examine col will amount to 9,000,000 tons a
reported. upon which he dropped three flares tion 17 miles south of Berlin by the safety at sea has decided that there LONDON, Mar. 1 (Reuter). The limiting by statute the number of
and report on the advisability of year. before he continued to Berlin.
the are technical dimeulues. In the way Archbishop of Canterbury, speaking hours per day during which workers
Berlin Comment
Princess, Ange, meanwhile, is lying shape of the rallway line and Third Visit To Berlin
seriously ill in hospital at Bispebjerg adjoining cann!.
of plans for affording more security at the Mansion House to-day, said
BERLIN, March
with pneumonia and has not yet been 1 (UP)-Com-informed of her husband's death. LONDON, Mar. 1 (Reuter). Three parachute flares were drop of Dutch chips by the convoy system that the Russian attack on Finland is shops or factories may be employ- "Router" learns that the R.A.F. fight ped over the junction and, having or calling in groups of two or more. un instance of the tendency which ed.
menting on reports that Britain is over Germany inst night was carried established his position, the pilot question of having special routes rower which thinks it has sufficient The Commission is examining the is afflicting the world by which any
Last month, it was reported that Businesses affected by the proposed intending to blockade shipments of prince Aage had offered his services
Include Icg.alation out in the early hours of the morning continued on fils course to Berlin,
any premises † 24
German coal to
to Italy, an authorised by aircraft of the Bomber Command, A number of searchlights came into marked out and patrolfed by small brute force is ready in its own where any rofall trade or business is Nazi source anid: "We have not to the Flanish Army. and was one of the most extensive action as the aircraft uppoached the vessels with the view to help being interests to ngenault and invade the carried on. Barber or hairdressing received any actual promise that establishments are also included... England has actually begun stopping reconnaissance ralda over Germany city. No enemy fighters were seen rendered in the event of disaster. Freedom and Independence of any
2. coal ships en route, to Italy' but it is since, the outbreak of war,
Genman batteries did not open fire.
Sololy Against Noxis
other.
Clubs Exempt certainly, conceivable that, they may LONDON, "Mar, 1 (Router)—Semi- Let the people of Finland under- Clubs, hotels, public houses, res- attempt tt.. In the ralds and no enemy opposition craft returned to its base after a ofelul circles here point out that stand; he said, that when victory in tourants, eating houses, fea-rooms of gathe time for a stateinens will be from either the air or ground. was flight of nearly ten houra.
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