1940-02-26 — Page 6

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 26, 1940.

Scandinavian Countries Urge Peace At All Costs DETERMINED TO PRESERVE

NEUTRALITY

Copenhagen, To-day. BEYOND THE EXPRESSION of a hope that peace will soon come to Finland and to Europe as a whole, the communique issued at the close of the conference of the Scandinavian Foreign Ministers contains nothing indicative of deci- sions reached.

The communique says that the position in connec-

The "Brake" Lightship showing the wrecked port bow and huge gaps made in the vessel's side.

(Copyright, Fox).

tion with the Finnish-Russian conflict was dis- TWO SOVIET

cussed, and the Ministers emphasised the most serious and profound desire of all the northern AIRMEN peoples that the conflict may, at a very early

date, be brought to a peaceful solution that pre- PRISONERS serves the full independence of Finland.

NEUTRAL SHIPPING LOSSES

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The communique reveals that the three countries are quite unanimous In respect of the preservation of their

neutrality.

Helsinki, To-day.

The Finns claim to have taken two Russian airmen prisoner who were involved They reject all assertions exercised in the Soviet bombing of the under pressure by one side or the Swedish town of Pajala. other and they intend to continue this policy impartially and independently in their relations to all States.-Reu- ter.

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MUTUAL SUPPORT

Copenhagen, Later. The communique adds that Ministers agreed to "maintain Inviolability of neutral territory" and and endeavour to avert the violation of the principles of international law inflicts considerable losses of human life and economic values on neutrals their shipping when they maintain "Reynolds

also agreed to raise serious objections

London, To-day. The Scandinavians are considering the present form of naval warfare on shipping, the Danish Foreign Minister, Dr. Munch, stated in an in terview with the Copenhagen correspondent of News."

He added: "International Law does not count any longer. Denmark, Sweden and Norway have already lost nearly 150 ships, and 800 scamen."

The Danish Minister said further: "Following the Altmark affair, we are discussing the rules concerning terri- torial waters. We are trying to create a new system to control neutral ship- ping along the Swedish coast."-Havas,

EVACUATION OF FINNISH CHILDREN

HELSINKI, TO-DAY. ONE HUNDRED FINNISH CHIL- DREN AND SOME MOTHERS WILL LEAVE HELSINKI FOR COPENHA- GEN ON MARCH 5. THEY ARE THE FIRST BATCH OF EVACUEES WHICH DENMARK, LIKE THE OTHER SCANDINAVIAN COUN- TRIES, IS TO RECEIVE,

At the same time, a second contin-

gent, of 300 Danish metal workers, left Copenhagen for Helsinki on Sa- turday.

This is part of the big plan to help Finland, whereby the trade unions of Norway, Sweden and Denmark are* sending skilled workers to keep Fin- nish industries going while the Fin nish workers at fighting at the front. --Reuter,

in the conduct of naval warfare which

in order to keep up their legitimate and necessary trade.

They agreed to support each other in this matter.

PEACE HOPE

The Ministers were united in the conviction that unless the war ends before violent Iong-drawn fighting has brought greater disasters than at present it will create such pro- found embitterment that the opening of a road to an enduring solution will be rendered still more dificult.

They will, therefore, gladly wel- come any endeavour to initiate nego- tiations between the belligerents with a view to a just and permanent peace. -Reuter.

CONFERENCE OVER

The 'plane was forced down Finnish territory on the way home.

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THREE INDIANS DEAD IN WANCHAI

Murder and suicide occur- red in a house in Wanchai early this morning and as a result three Indian watch- inen are lying dead in the Public Mortuary.

The captive airmen state that their squadrom set out from Murmansk to bomb Finnish headquarters at The scene of the incident was the

floor of not reach their top

No. 93, Jaffe Road in Rovaneimi, but did

Wanchai, where nt 3 a.m. objective.

to-day after fatally Pajala is some way off the direct Watchman Lall Singh, route from Murmansk to Rovancimi. | shooting a fellow-inmate of the house

Reuter.

NAVAL MEN

ACCUSED

Four British Naval men wete

and gravely wounding another, went to the roof of the house and shot himself.

Although facts of the shooting were, at the time

not of going to press. available, it is believed that it resulted from a quarrel over money matters.

It is alleged that Lall Singh drew be-

Singh, a. revolver and killed Santa fore Mr. R. Edwards this morning, who died on the spot. Inder Singh, an- charged with assaulting a Chinese other inmate, was wounded, and died watchman, Lam Mau, on Friday. at 3.33 m. in the Queen Mary Hos-

The accused were Francis

Hail-pital. stones, Granville Ronald Williams,

After the Raymond Donald Reader, and Ken-Lall Singh proceeded to the roof and neth Rogers, who pleaded not guilty. was later found dead with a gunshot

It is alleged that the incident took wound in the head. place outside the Gloucester Hotel.

Hearing was fixed for February 29, at 2.30 p.m.

Defendants were remanded in Naval custody.

CIGARETTE PRICES

ORDINARY

THE COMPLAINT THAT THE PEREGRINATIONS OF PRICES IN HONG KONG CAN BE MORE THAN The Ministers, after luncheon yes- CONFUSING TO THE terday, were received together by LAY-MAN

IS ILLUSTRATED BY King Christian.

THE ANOMALOUS CHARGES OF POPULAR BRANDS OF CIGARETTES-CHES-

Dr. Munch, before the conference, TWO said that no hard and fast agenda hadAMERICAN been prepared. Only a very general TERFIELD AND CAMEL.

one.

Both Dr. Gunther and Professor Koht have arranged to return to their capitals immediately. Reuter.

A SHORT SESSION

Copenhagen,' To-day. Minister, arrived in Copenhagen yea- M. Gunther, the Swedish Foreign

terday shortly befors mid-day..

After luncheon, the Foreign Minis- ters of Sweden, Denmark and Norway called on King Christian.

They then went into formal session and were to try and complete the discussions by evening, following which it is expected that a communi- que will be issued.-Reuter,

Both these cigarettes sell at the or- dinary tobacconists for 35 cents a packet of 20. But when one decides to purchase a tin of 50 all sorts of curious things happen..

The Camel tin of 50 costs 95 cents, as against $1.05 for three packets of 20 and a pro rata price for 21⁄2 packets (50 cigarettes) of 87.5 cents.

Chesterfield, on the other cost $1.10 a tin of 50, as against: 500 for three packets of 20 (60 cigareth) This although both brands, as already pointed out, sell at 35 cents for 20 In other words, one pays 5 cents for 10, less cigarettes!

Enquiries at tobacconists by the "China Mail" merely elicited sheepish grins and the statement:-"No savvy."

shooting in

the house,

The house was a hostel for Indian watchmen, others of whom are now being interrogated by the Police.

POSTAL BAN

Shanghal, To-day. Reliable reports circulated last night stated that the postal authori. ties have banned the export of all Chinese newspapers and magazines from Shanghai,

It was also learned that yesterday all newspapers destined for outports were held up.-Our Own Corrpedon- dent.

GAFENCU GOING TO ROME

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London, To-day. The Bucharest correspondent of the "Sunday Times" reports that M. Gafencu, Rumanian Foreign Minister, is planning a trip to Rome.-Havas. STOWAWAY CAUGHT

For stowing away in a President boat from Manila to Hong Kong and for entering the Colony without a pass- port, Rodrigo Villarez, 23, was this. morning cautioned by Mr. E. Hims»; worth.

Villarez was sent to the House for Detention until the police have made arrangements to send him back.