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FIRST EDITION
DUNLOP Fort
Hongkong Telegraph
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No. 15037
五拜酒 三十月十英港香
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1939.
H一初月九
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Advance Guard Phase Replaced By Trench Warfare: Nazis Attack
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BRITISH TROOPS
TROOPS ENTRENCH Path of
AS SAAR BATTLE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PARIS, OCT. 12 (UP).—PART OF THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE HAS NOW ENTER- ED THE TRENCHES ON THE SAAR FRONT. AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE TO THIS EFFECT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE FRENCH HIGH COMMAND.
Trench warfare has now commenced. Officially, the fighting on the western front is described as having emerged from the advance guard phase and to have entered the "line action" phase, in which the British troops are participating.
The communique states that a withering fire from the Allied tronches repulsed German attacks in the Moselle sector. The Germans sustained heavy losses.
The communique adds that, after three days of intense patrol fighting, “enemy action has assumed a more generalised charac- ter."
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How You Will Pay For H.K. War Contribution
THE HONGKONG Government expects to raise $10,000,000 per annum from the Income Tax introduced in Legislative Council yesterday afternoon.
The method of computing the tax is somewhat com- plicated.
Taxpayers whose income is by personal exertion may claim exemptions, in addition to an initial deduction of ten per cent, of total salary,
The following additional deductions are allowed:
Single man or woman
Married man ...*
Married man with one child
Married man with two children
$600 for each additional child.
$1,800
$3,150
$4,150
$4,750
Persons entitled to claim any of the above exemptions will pay only five per cent. on the first $3,000 of their taxable in- come, ie, the net income after deductions have been made. Any excess over $3,000 of taxable income will be assessed at 10 per cent.
FINNS RECEIVE The initial deduction of ten per cent. from greas income
SOVIET DEMANDS
applies only to a maximum of $16,000 per annum, any excess above this total being fully assessed."
This is how the new tax will affect all Hongkong residents who earn their income by personal exertion:
Either the Germans are attempting hard to recover the positions lost to the French since the inception of hostilities, or are counter-attacking strongly in an effort to prevent what is belleved to be
SINGLE an imminent |Allied offensive.
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PARIS, Oct. 12 (Reuter).-
Ambushes And Patrols The British War Minister's re-
Oct.
(Reuler)Ąŋi velation in the House of Com-jevening communique states that there mons of the strength of there ambushes and patrola on both
sides,
Our
British forces in Franco and of
advanced units are active, the unity of the Command are rarileularly in the region south of prominently featured in all the Saarbruecken. Paris newspapers.
Germans Extend Action.
PARIS, Oct, 12 (Reuter)-Action by German front line units has spread to many new points along the whole western front,
Typical comment is that of "Le Jour," which says: "It was realised that the unity of the
Allacks are taking place from the Command from the very start Moselle to the Rhine. though the was of considerable importance. fiercest fighting is still at the western This time nothing has been left end between the Moselle and the
to chance, and nothing improvis-Snar.
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The Germans are attacking with bodies of 200 men but have failed
MOSCOW, Oct. 12 (Router).—Soviet demands were put before the Finnish Delegation for the first time during an hour's talk this Mi afternoon.
The demands are not revealed.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MOBILISATION COMPLETED
HELSINGFORS, Oct. 12 (UP).—Mobilisation has
practically been completed.
On an unofficial basis, there are rising hopes of diplomatic action on the part of the United States and Scandinavian countries to save the
country from Russian domination.
"What was done in the last war in their object of taking prisoners) The evacuation of civilians and obtaining details of the French from vulnerable cities continues plans.
in the first month was done this time in the last month of peace.
"Once more, by simple and honest! Facts. Britain' has refuted German propaganda allegations that she did not intend to risk the lives of her own soldiers.
The British forces of over 1,000,- 900 men, including the R.A.F., re- present power infinitely superior to that sent over in 1914."
FRIDAY 13th
A French commentator describes at a rapid rate. It is estimated AMERICAN
how, alded by a heavy fog, a party that more than 100,000 persons of 160 Germans crept up near have left Helsingfors, Viborg and
French barbed wire
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Saar-and Tampre.
bruecken. Although greetca by The mobilisation of reservists In- machloe-gun fire. dey crawled cludes all civil guards, and also n along the ground and hurled hand large number of the voluntary #renades Into the French trenches. The attack was parrled so
ener women's organizations. getically und well that the
Finland's greatest soldier, Field enemy Marshal Baron Carl Gustave Emili retreated, leaving more than one- tenth of their numbers killed
Mannerhelm, has publicly thanked wounded.
Sweden, Norway and Denmark for |their "strong moral support."
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PREMIER'S BLUNTNESS PLEASES, SURPRISES
Germans Say They Cannot Accept The Proposals
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Assurance Sought From U.S.S.R
LONDON, Oct. 13 (UP).-The House of Commons SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" was surprised at the unprecedented forcefulness of Mr. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (UP). Chamberlain's criticism of Hitler's methods in his state- -It is authoritatively stated ment yesterday. that the United States is making
to The Premier rejected the Nazi peace proposals even
Murder
Attlee Lashes Out
In Commons
· 12 LONDON, Oct. (Reuter).-Major Clement Attlee, the Labour Leader, welcoming Mr. Chamber- lain's statement, observed that the, peace proposals were made by a man whose word was utterly worthless.
They were made up of a brutal and unprovoked ag gression, based on the acceptance of the results of that aggression as
a fait accompli
There was also no indication in those proposals of any change.
BRITISH WAR
AIMS
LONDON, Oct. 13 (UP)--Al- though Mr. Chamberlain did not specify the British war alma, in his statement yesterday, he in- directly Indicated they are as follow:-
1-The restoration of the larg dependence of Feland and Czecho-SlovakUR
2. The establishment of a
Bolid peace which will not
• Fickt upon the word of tho .present German Govern
ment.
3. The laying of a foundation a better international system which will obviate the possibility in every generation.
"Not only is the freedom of nations at stake, but the peace- ful existence of all peace-loving nations," the Premier declared.
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of heart or mind, on which hopes for the future could be founded.
Condoning A Crime
"We are asked to condone a crime and trust the criminal.
"No British Government, whether from the point of view of principle or prudence, could make an answer of
• different kind than the Prime. Ainister has made (Cheers). People in this country will endorse it. und those of other countries will approve.
it.
Extreme In Forbearance
This country went to the extreme limit in forbearance before it took up arms. Hitler could have, at any time he wished,
discussed the PLEASE Turn To, Page 2.
LATEST
NEW DUTIES OPERATIVE
In another part of the line.i
Soviet Warships At Tallinn numerous groups of five or six Ger-) TALLINN, Oct. 12 (Reuter)~~ Д unilateral declaration
separately. Despite Three Soviet warships arrived here [mmans attacked Rosses, they advanced- with much yesterday and will shortly be leaving Russia, expressing the "earnest more bluntly than M. Daladier and made an even firmer courage, being held up only 00 feet for Libau and Windau,
hopo" that nothing calculated PITY providence-tempters from the French advance fine. Soviet naval experts are here dis-lo affect injuriously the peace reaffirmation of the Allies' determination to persevere to who travel by air, to-day! These attacks show that the enemy cussing the establishment of Soviet ful relations between Russia and the bitter end.
has definitely abandoned his passive naval bases in Estonia. They are
Chamberlain's Bost Speach Friday the 18th occurs only attitude. This is borne out by the ulso leaving for Latvia,
Finland will occur.”
THE effect of the new duties on His general attitude confirmed once before this year-in increased enemy air attacks despite
LONDON, Oct. 12 (Reuter).liquors and petrol is already being the belief that he is determined-In the House of Commons, it The United States is acting to smash Hitler.
felt in the Colony, bad weather; German planes have January.
It was omelilly announced this Shipping companies take cogni- down over the French line for the
independently, without making
is regarded that Mr. Neville morning that the price of petrol at all sance of human frailty by avoiding first time in an effort obtain
almilar representations to other
Chamberlain's spooch ls the best | Alling stations how beer advanced this doubly dark date for malden photographs.
Powers.
The has yet given to Parliament, from $1.10 to $1.00 per gallon. He not only rejected the Fuehrer's writes "Router's" lobby corres- the new dulics to the, prices of wines Compradores, in addition to - nediria
voyagez
Alr companies carry on as usual. ACTUALLY, statistics show (or) could probably be made to show) that
to
Italy And Peace
London, Oct. 12 (Router),—Italian
- number of accidents on this date is circles in London know nothing of
slightly below the average.
the report that Signor Bastianini, the Superstition, still lurking in most new Italian Ambassador, is bringing minds, makes motorlats and pedes–with him an alde memoire on the trians anyway extra enutious.
*Hallan views regarding pence.
150 NAZI WARPLANES IN ATTACK ON FLEET
OSLO, Oct. 12 (Reuter) German warplanes numbered 150 in the battle between these warplanes and British warships on Monday in the North Sea, according to the crew of a Norwegian fishing boat, Kyaloey, who witnessed the action.
(Reuter)
Aaland Is. Discussed LONDON, Oct. 12 Diplomatie circles in Moscow stated PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.
Bessarabia Next?
Ominous Reference By Soviet Press
to the Finnish delegation.
Ringing Choors
SPECIAL TO THE STELEGRAPH"
The now duties do not affect the retail price of beer. substantially increased as from this The prices of wines and liquors are moming, despite the fact that stocks in hand upon which old duties were paid are not affected by the increase. The increases in duties, per bottle,
Whiskies and gins, 42 cenia; French brands, $1.60. Empire brandy, 20 ounts. Sherries, Forts, "31. Bill wines, -15 cents.
The United States Ambassador, overtures but also warded off Hitler's pondent.
and spirits, are taking the oppor Mr. Lawrence Steinhardt, to-day attempt to enddie the Allies with
Opinion in the lobbles amongst all | tunity of adding .the, 10′′ per cent, visited the Kremlin in Moscow where, responsibility for prolonging the war: parties was unanimous in approving war-time proßt permitted by the. it is reported, he saw the Soviet Amidst ringing - cheen from all Foreign Minister shortly before the parts of the House Mr. Chamberlain uncompromising nature of the Food Control Board. Russians resumed their conferences declared fi is up to Germany to decido Premier's response to Hitler's pro- with the speclat Finnish envoy,
whether they enter a sincere and last-posals..
One Labourite, who bitterly Mr. Steinhardt declined to com- peace or whether they prefer war criticised Mr. Chamberlain in the ment on his visit to the Kremlin.
to the bitter and
past sald he heartily welcomed to- Reliable reports received here, state
German Reaction
day's pronouncement. that Sweden 'is giving netive support |
Similarly some former critles of the Premier on the Government side BERLIN, Oct. 13 (UP)-Respon- are this evening singing his praises. PARIS, Oct. 12 (Router)
sible German quartera hère, after a Now indications are given that
cursory reading of Mr. Chamberlain's
Wisdom Confirmed " after settling the outstanding
statement in the House of Commons WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (Router), questions with Finland. Russia's and Norwegian circles neither con- yesterday, sald it constitutes virtuallyMr. Neville Chamberlain's refusal attention will be turned to for deny reports that they expect a complete rejection of Hitler's pro- to accept peace upon Hitler's trus
to make a joint demarche to Moscow, posals,
confirms President · Roosevelt's Bessarabia, says the "Havas" Soviet-Finnish authorities are un- They therefore assume that the wisdom in refusing to mediate in correspondent in Moscow. communicative regarding the tenor war will continue, because they are Europe at the present stage, accord-
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of of the first conversation, but it is firmly of the belief that it is im- Ing to Informed elreios en the autonomous republic of Moldavia, understood that the Soviet demonda possible for Bitter to socept the
Promiar To. Broadcast Soviet newspapers contest the poet- are not yet fully stated.
position as ontimed by Mir, Cham- |berlalu.
LONDON; Oct. ---Mr.
Five Belilah warships, when a tineked, went full steam ahead and zig-zagrod the whole time.
The Evaloey found herself in the middle of the action with bombs tion of the Moldavion people living| dropping around her and warships blazing, sway: with anti-aircraft ans, on the Soviet side of the Dniester The Kvaloog'changed conise 'several time but the battle followed her. with the "aufferings" of those living.
Flanlly the planes made off in ships disappeared to the west.
au casterly direction while the war
Moscow Demarcho- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH" MOSCOW, Oct. 12 (UP)—Swedial
Soviot-Finnish Talks HELSINKI, Oct 13 (Reuter) on this other side of the river, namely The Finnish and Soviet talks will the population of Bessarabla.
PLEASE Turn To Pago 2,
understood that Hitler and his Novi Noct 12 (Reuter) Mr. Foreign Minister went into conference Prime Minister will broadcast an regarding the speech #almost. :im-address to the nation... on Saturday mediately upon its receipt in Berthy! PLEASE Turn To Page 2.6
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