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No. 25356.

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1939.

ENORMOUS SACRIFICES FOR

LIBERTY: CHANCELLOR OF

EXCHEQUER PAYS

WARM

TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH

Benediction To World

ROME, Dec. 5 (Renter)-His Holiness the Pope has decided to rive benediction to the world on Friday from the bal- cony of the church where he first administered Communion 40 years ago on his appoint- ment to the priesthood.

Iron, Steel

Now On Free List

LONDON, DEC. 5 (BRITISH WIRELESS)—ELOQUENT TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH NATION FOR THE ENOR- MOUS SACRIFICES FOR LIBERTY WHICH THEY HAD ACCEPTED WAS PAID BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, SIR JOHN SIMON, NOW. ON A VISIT TO PARIS, IN A BROADCAST ADDRESS TO THE FRENCH LAST NIGHT.

"I express the view of all my countrymen in convey- ing to you their gratitude and their admiration," he said.) “I also bring to every Frenchman an assurance of the complete support of the community of British nations. To civilians, to evacuees, to all French families who "have suffered, I bring from our civilians, our evacuees and our families, affected by the brutal war of submarines · and mines, an assurance that our hearts are with you and share your suffering.

"We shall equally make a sources in men and material would firm resolution that these be at its side. Frenchmen knew sacrifices shall not be in vain that m the last war the British and that the menace which Commonwealth mobilized 9,000,000 has hung for so long over men, more than a million of whom Europe shall be dispelled, LONDON, Dec. 5 (BW8)-In at-once and for all."" cordance. with jettled practice

under which duties imposed on im- ported iron and steel are used

pow

had fallen.

They would also know that the British people were today deter- com- his mined to furnish no less a

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Admiral the Hon. Sir Reginald Aylmer Ranfurly Plunkett-Ernle-Erie-Drax, KO. B., D.S.O., R.N., Commander- In-Chiel, Plymouth Station, since 1935, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief at The Nore. Be is 59 years of age,

15-19 Marina House, Queen's Road "Cantral. G.P.O. Box No. 1

日座月弍拾华政拾安佰玖千叠剪

B.W.O.F. Shortly

ABOUT YOUR EYES

A Word to the Wlas is Suffolent. When you trust your precious gith of night tó a qualified and old establish. ed house such as anre you kn w" thất

you are giving your eyes the very best that can possible be given.

charges ary" ressonable and compare favourably with the charges of reput

ablu and qualified optometrists at home. We could sacrifice quality for cheapness but that is not our polley. Chly the very best in good enough for you eyes.

Safeguard Your Eyes By Consalting

EROPTICIAN BEREZ

Price Sale Copy: 10 Centa

Per Month: 23.00.

Sending Nine

Large Packing Cases

Filled With Results Of

To England

H.K. Labour:

Broadcast Talk By Lady Northcote

In a broadcast from Government House, relayed by ZBW last night, Lady Northcote, President of the British War. Organisation Fund, explained what the B.W.O.F. really is and gave details of the various centres working now.

Lady Northcote concluded her message with the words: "I am very glad to be able to add that we hope shortly to send off nine large packing cases home to England, all fill- ed tightly with the results of our labours."

Lady Northcote said;-

tributions will be forth coming for this noble purpose. At the same me we wish to make it clear that no sum is too small to be helpful

to those sufferers."

over the

I have been asked to speak to you this evening because there still seems to be a little doubt in some quarters as to

This was published what the object of the British signatures of all the five Vice- War Organization Fund Presidents Lady Noble, Mrs, Gra commonly known as the sett, Lady MacGregor, Lady Ho Tung and Lady Pollock, and my own as President.

FINNS FEAR B.W.OF-really is.

ATTACK ON

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POLICE LOSE HANDCUFFS

Checking up after transport- ing offenders from Kowloon Magistracy to the Victoria Gant Clearing Station during the past week, the Police yesterday found that three pairs of Peerless handcuffs had either been lost or stolen. The value of the missing articles is not stated.

King Travels In Powerful Daubed Car

It is to help the sick and wound- ed in England-whether men of MOST HARD-WORKING the three fighting services, or civi- This quotation should show. I lans-men, women and children-think, what our aims are, and who have suffered in consequence those of the whole Organisation. of air raids or the present ruthless We have been able to send a first sea warfare. Also for prisoners of instalment of £10,000 home to the war in Germany and internees in Red Cross for its work, and many DETACHMENTS OF

LONDON, Dec, & (Reuter)--Re- neutral countries. TROOPS SENT

of the women of Hongkong have ter's Special correspondent, some As you know, a public meeting been most hard-working and pub where in France, says that the Sir John Simon assured

HELSINKI, Dec, 5 (Reuter) The was called at Government House Uc spirited in their efforts for the King, travelling in a powerful car listeners that the people of Eng-plete effort for the common cause. Finns apparently expect the Soon September 14, to discuss ways Organisation.

daubed with streaks of paint ren- rather as a support for national land fully realised the magnitude Those already arrived were only viet to attack the Aaland Islands and means in which we could help, Apart from women of British dering it almost invisible from the

war effort. They the advance guard. Ever needs than as a trade obstacle, of France's

more and are despatching considerable and Committees were arranged nationality whose duty is obvious, air and carrying on its roof a net- these products have

been realised too, that the Maginot numerous contingents would ar-detachments of troops thither, ac- for, and a Fund was started. On I would like to say how very grate attached to which are pieces of placed on the free list, and an Line represented the great ram-rive and occupy increasingly corticot poffcial-state-September 18, an appeal was pub-tul I am as Fresident, to all those rag and dead leaves, started this -order will shortly be made merely part of liberty in Europe-a ram- portant sectors of the firing line.

Hished in all the British and Cht- Chinese, American, Dutch, Portu- morning on a visit to the British requiring import licences in respect part which they owed to the pro- The Allied Air Forces · had

Finland has decided to fortify nese newspapers, which said: guese, and Scandinavian ladies. Expeditionary Force. thereof.

vision of French statesmen and already shown their superiority

the Island in accordance with the

"We: appeal for contributions to whose work is so regular, and so As the world price of steel and French engineers, worthy descen-

His Majesty was accompanied by over the enemy in man and

Geneva Agreement signed by sev- the Fund, the object of which is to generous

Viscount Gort, V.C., Commander- iron is slightly above the Bri-dents of Vauban. They knew that

material. And at sea the two

eral Powers, but not Russia.

be of service and comfort to Bri-' There are a number of centres tish home price the effect to defend this rampart, France

Navies, in spite of losses to be STRONG DEFENCE, LINES

tish fighting men and civilians working now. Lady Noble is a-Chief of the British Field Forces, of these two regulations will had mobilized 5,000,000

expected in time of war, had STOCKHOLM. Dec. 5 (Reuter) who may be the victims of the war, ranging for all the naval people, and the Duke of Houcester, Chief

Liaison Officer. enable effective control of whom 3,500,000 were at present retained

The Finns are reported to have between the Allies and Germany. their supremacy,

and Mrs. Grasett is running ser- complete and uncontested.

organised two strong defence lines imports and "ensare orders will be under arms,...

"Part of the money raised here eral centres for the military people

TRENCH INSPECTION made to the best advantage

We had but one

In the north, outside Petsamo and will be used to finance Hospital both on the Island and in Kow- war aim to

PARIS, Dec. 5 (Reuter)-His vanquish the enemy and vanquish at Salmacrvi, where a decisive ac- necessities made locally and sent loon. Mrs. Edwards has a centre Majesty the King visited an R.AF. guns had been evacuated and that aggressive and insolent spirit tion is expected. Petsamo is re-to London. the remainder will be for the Methodist Ladies' Society, nghter squadron this morning. homes found elsewhere for 700.000 which always sought to dominate ported to have been burned by the remitted to the main Fund In Mrs. Finnle has one at Talkoo. After lunch with the Battalion of

Finns.

England people-all accomplished with calm people by forces

Mrs, Lock is running the whole of Guards. His Majesty inspected the and resolution.

North of Salmjaervi the Finns "By uniting our resources and are surrounded by 200 Russians adently that many generous con-

"We trust sincerely and con-¡the knitting, Mrs. Mackenzie Dow, trenches and tank traps. our efforts we shall at last succeed whose presence could only be ex-

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See Also Page 7 in recreating a breathable atmos-plained by the fact that they were Addressing himself to the French phere for those ut 'all countries dropped by parachutes. Army-first in Europe-he gave an who seek only peace, work and

that all Britain's re-liberty." concluded Sir John. assurance

RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS OVER

BELGIUM

PARIS, Dec. 5 (Reuter)-A war communique issued today says that there was patrol and artillery ac- tivity during the night at certain pomts of the front.

"German aircraft, In reply to the RAF. raid on Hellgoland, made several long-range reconnaissance flights over Belgium and north and north-east France.

"French scouting planes reported that the German airmen

were apparently attempting to fami- liarise themselves with the terrain between the Maginot Line and Dunkirk

"Gundre heard in Luxembourg in the past few days increased in intensity today.". It is reported that Germany is replacing the -older men at the front with younger recruits,"

Wild Firing By Robbers In Shanghai

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They knew that rich provinces

of the east threatened by German

ALL RESOURCES

"Puppet

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Sentences

On Chinese S.M. Police Are Emphatically Denied

SHANGHAL Dec. 5"(Reuter)-Reports that the two Chincke - constables of the Shangbai Municipal Council Police, who had been held by Japanese gendarmes since November 19, had been sentenced to heavy prison terms by the "puppet court" on charges of attempted murder" are emphatically denied by the Shanghai Municipal authorities.

In denying the reports, a high official of the Shanghai Municipal Police stated that negotiations for the release of these men are pro- gressing smoothly and a peaceful | settlement is expected within a few

days.

The incident occurred on Novem-

ber 19 when Probationary Sergeant

1. O. Egeberg, attempted to search

AMERICAN MYSTERY PLANE

Special to the H-h. Dalty Progr

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5 (Havag)

Newspapers state that many.. re- fugees have died from the cald. Five thousand crossed the frontier at Haparanda.

Sweden has already subscribed 1,000,000 kronor to equip a corps of volunteers for Finland and a similar amount for the’Finnish Red Cross.

According to a Reuter mes- sage from 'Helsinki, all Britons have left,

STILL NORMAL

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HELSINKI 5 Reuter)—

JAPANESE FAIL TO MAKE ANY PROGRESS IN DRIVE IN KWANGSI:

NANNING - PINY ANG

ATTACK REPULSED

2 FIVEL Dee Fierce Counter-Moves By

There is still a semblance of nor- mality here with trams and buses running. The Legations are all outside the town following the ad- Vice from Government.

The latest news from Petsamo

says that the Russian manoeuvre to tarn the Finnish position failed. "LISTENING POST" LONDON, Dec. 5 (Reuter)—A message from Washington states that the United States will not re-

Chinese Troops

More Normal Night Life

In London

LONDON, Dec. 5 (BWB)—A more normal night life is being resumed in London and restaurants and clubs are again crowded despite the inconveniences of black-out tra-.

·CHUNGKING, Dec. 5 (Central) ----

-Conversing with the Central News by long-distance telephone yesterday, a Chinese army commander at Kwellin said that the Japan-velling. The reopening for evening ese entering Nanning are occupying a dead city devoid of population and materials.

He observed that the Japanese drive on the Nanning- call her Ambassador to Moscow, it Pinyang highway and the Nanning-Wuring highway is is learned from sources close to for the purpose of consolidating the outer defence lines of White House.

Nanning. To facilitate military transport the Japanese are. It was explained that the Ad- meanwhile busily repairing the highway between Nanning ministration wishes to maintain and Yamchow.

call of the Ambassador might

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entertainment during usual hours of theatres and cinemas has result- ed and many new productions and revivals are being staged.

There were three new produc- tions in the suburbs last night: Three are due for presentation in SHANGHAL, Dec. 5. (Reuter)-A a man in civilian clothes who

the West End tonight and three. shooting incident occurred in the proved to be a plainclothes man-A mystery plane, equipped with &able "listening post"; also, the re-highway the Japanese, he re-reinforcements at Paltong,

the Embassy in Moscow as a valu- On the Nanning-Wuming are surrounded by Chinese moce before the end of the week, Central District this afternoon of the "City Government" police, motor fitted with liquid cooling when awned robbers opened fire He refused to submit to search. -on a Shanghai Municipal polles-

cylinders, is being constructed at hamper a possible United States vealed, are still checked at about 30 miles north-east of fore Christmas by when nearly all men on traffic duty resulting in'

contribution towards an eventual Kaofeng, a strategic pass, Naming. the death of a Chinese bystander.

about 14 miles north of Nan- sound peace. He called to nearby puppet The plane will be able to rise and the wounding of dour others.

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ning, while on the Nanning- The six robbers, endeavouring to policemen for help wao, it is alleg-almost vertically and be capable

Pinyang highway the enemy make a getaway, took panic and ed, fired several shots into the air of reaching a speed of 643 kilome

whereupon the SMP. party drew tres. their weapons.

Some details were revealed at a Only one shot was fired by the meeting of the Association of S.MP. squad, however. It was an American Aviation Engineers. accidental one which went off when

ared wildly.

FLOATING DOCK TRANSFERRED TO PEARL HARBOUR

SEVERAL SHOTS FIRED.

one of the Chinese bustapies ally

ped a cartridge into the breach.

Immediately, Japanese gendarmes rushed to the scene and arrested Egeberg and four Chinese con- stables.

system and a large number of

an unnamed plane factory.

CHIANG KAI-SHEK'S MESSAGE TO NEHRU

[CHUNGKING; Dec. 6 (Central)

Chiang Kai-shek Generallesimo

Special to the BE. Dally Press NEW YORK, Dec. 5. (Havas) The Navy Department is shortly

has sent a telegraphic reply to transferring to Peart Habour, the naval bure in Hawaii, the huge! Later, following intervention by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, leader floating dock at present stationed the BMP, and the Danish Cons of the Indian Nationallez Move- late, Egeberg and two of the Chl- ment, thanking him for his mess- in New Orleans

The dock is 160 metres long and nese constables were released but age congratulating on China's re 30 metres wide and capable of ac- the other two are still being held cent victory in north Hanan on

behalf of the Indian people. commodating vessels of 35,000 tons by the Japanese gendarmes.

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Cricket notes .... Fanling Hunt ... Radio programmes Coming" "events

FLANKING ATTACK Chinese troops on the south bank of the Watklang River have! started fierce flanking attacks and have successfully destroyed the

MME. SUN YAT-SEN highways repaired by the Japan

TO BROADCAST ON ese. Several points on the Nan- ning-Yamchow highway have been SUNDAY

re-occupied, thus cutting off the PAGE Mme Sun Yat-sen Honorary Japanese retreat

the

Chairman of the Hongkong Promo He added that though tion Committee, will speak in Eng-Japanese are driving northward lis on the subject of the Chinese from Nanning, the centre of Aght Industrial Co-operative over Radio ing is still on the banks of the Station, ZBW, Hongkong, on Sun- Watkiang River. ⠀ ⠀ A day evening, Dec. 10 from 8.45 p.m.

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Several others will be put on be-

West End theatres will have re- opened.

NETHERLANDS BUY BARRAGE BALLOONS

LONDON, Dec. 5 (Reuter) The Netherlands Government bas decided to purchase a number of

barrage balloons.

ATTACKING FORCE SPENT CHUNGKING, Dec. 5 (Reuter) --- The Minister for Defence stated.

The wave lengths are as follows. The attacking force of the Japan that the Dutch Air Force is bum- Long wave. 8.45 klocycles or 355 ese units to the north and north-cient for her needs but she intends meters; Short wave, 95.25 kilocy-east of Nanning appears to have to strengthen her anti-aircraft de- clea or 31.49 meters.

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