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ALTHOUGH the situation on the Western Front is fairly quiet, great activity is occur- ring behind the lines. Official War Office photograph shows British troops carrying out training exercises over open country in France, thus fomillarising themselves with the terrain. These men are 'members of the crews of Bren-carrier tanka, two of ́which are shown in the hnek- ·

ground,

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November 16, 1939.

Finland Confident She Can Withstand Serious Crisis

PREPARED FOR TEST OF

NERVES

Magistrate's "No Sympathy For The Man Who Drives Under The Influence of Drink”

WITH

HONESTY SAVES CHINESE FROM PRISON SENTENCE

"The type of motor driver with whom I have no sympathy whatsoever is the driver who drives under the influence of drink. For an offence of that gravity, I know I ought to send you to prison. I might tell you that it is only the open and straight-forward way in which you have gone and told the Police about it that on has a chance against a prompts me to give you the option of a fine. No pers person driving under the influence of drink.”

Romantic

China Boy"

Recaptured By F. B.I.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (UP)-The Federal Bureau of Investigation have announced that their agents at Philadelphia have captured Lloyd Patterson, re-interrupting his romantic, erratic career. Patterson is an ex-Honolulan who is also _known as “China_boy."

They said that Patterson, who had numerous aliases, has been a reporter, book-keeper, accountant, confidence man, forgor and robber, and will be returned to the Federal Peni- tentiary at Leavenworth from which he was paroled several months ago. He has been sought throughout the world, including Honolulu and Shanghai.

His parole was granted on the condition that he leave Shanghal, but his departure was not consummated, Patter- son married under several aliases and published a book on Shanghai night life.

Different Story

Japanese Rescue Junk Crew

Far East War Front

CHINESE

WIN BACK

BIG CITY

He was on bail of $290.

On the first count, Cheng was fined $150 and on the second. $60. Fines of $5 were imposed on the third and fourth charges.

RUSSIA

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 15 (UP). The "Berlingske's" Helsingfors correspondent says that Finland is prepared for a test of nerves which she expects Russia to begin especially on the economic front.

It is expected that M. Tanner, upon his return from Moscow, will decree a series of economic-financial restrictions. He is also confident that foreign loans can be floated, especially with Sweden and America. The correspondent points out that an internal loan of ten million dollars has already been offered and subscribed while the contribution to the national defence fund has already exceeded $1,500,000

on Finland who, it claims, is being supported by Great Britain.

Finland Adamant HELSINGFORS Nov. 18 (UP),—| 11. Ponsilcivi, the Special Finnish Envoy who has just returned from the Moscow negotiations, to-day told the press: "Finland is well armed financially and able to withstand the crisis for a long time,"

The Russian Press tokes its cus from this and publishes several bliter articles on Finland.

Fantastic Roports SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Nov. 15 (Router),

He thereby answered the assertion-Reports from Soviet Russia claim- was in economic by Tans (Omcial Soviet News tint Finland

difficulties were described as fontas- Agency) that Finland will

soon capitulate on account

M. Paasikivi, leader of the of economie tic

Finnish delegation to Moscow, in an dificulties.

interview to-day.

He discounted the possiblility of the Soviet Navy interfering with Finnish trade and sold he is conferring with

M. Paasikivi declared that the economic pressure by Soviet Russia

the Finnish President, Premier and was having no effect on Finland, and Foreign Minister to-day and that the country was taking full precau- complete report will delivered to tions to meet other possible dimeut-

the Cabinet on Thursday.

...tics.

Ilo ddded that the situation re- sembled the Russo-Turk outlook. He explained that the talks with Russia had reached friendly agreement on many points but that the conferees decided to consider each problem as unit and several points proved in- soluble "hence the affair reverted to le status quo."

Suspended Negotiations

MOSCOW, Nov. 13 (UP)—The

Finnish-Soviel negotiations continued to be suspended since the departure of the Finnish delegation and Soviet quarters make no indication of the next probable step,

Barracks Robbed By Mess Boy

The No. 1 Mess boy of the Corps of Signals, Victoria Barracks, and a pig wash coolie, were defendants in a theft and receiving stolen property suse heard by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at Central Magistracy to-day.

Chan the Mess boy admitted larceny Bless, and Tsang the pig coolie ad- of a pound of margarine from the mitied receiving H.

'Inspector Baker said there had been A shortage of margarine in the Bar- rocks recently. Tsang was arrested traced. first and through him, Chạn' W15

A constable found the margarine concealed under some stale bread, Tsong was formerly employed at the Barracks.

Chan was fined $6 and Teng $2, und were remanded to And the money.

Accepting the mild denunciation of the Finnish Government by two Finnish newspapers, the Soviet calciat press la recent. Earlier press editorials which foreshadowed the breakdown intimated strong mes- These remarks were made by Mr.sures and threatened to remove all E.Himsworth at the Kowloon Magia obstacles in the way of the Soviet

ambitions. iracy this morning, before presing sentence on Cheng Kwok-tai, 32, of 380 Prince Edward Road, on charges to accept Pravda's int yesterday Diplomatic speculation is inclined of driving a motor car while under that the Soviets are ready to emberk the influence of drink, driving at a dangerous speed, failing to stop after a "war of nerves and recources," as colifalon, and falling to report on meaning that the powerful Red Army the Finnish accident to the nearest police station, will concentrate on

border In addition to a blockade on Finland's south-western coast. Other Soviet sources pointed out that Fin- land's tiny population can hardly resist the Soviet Union's 183,000,000. - Reports-that- the-Red-Army-on-the Finnish border had been reinforced Admitting Getting Drunk to-day could not be conflemned here. Acling Traffe Sub-Inspector Scrim

To Cancel Pact? aid Cheng was driving in Prince Edward Road towards Kowloon City COPENHAGEN, Nov. 15 (UP) about 11 p.m. on November 14. He The Danish newspaper "Berlingske was travelling at a very high speed, Tidende" to-day reports unconfirm- and after colliding with Wong Fun, uble.rumours that the Soviet plans to a 24-year-old woman who was walk-concel the non-aggression pact with ing in the road, did not stop but Finland. slackened speed slightly before con- tinuing. Wong was taken to Kowloon The same paper also quotes the Mu! Tsal Society alleging that an un- Hospital with a broken left arm and chief of the Bank of Finland as cay-registered mit sal was being kept Internal injuries, but she is expected ing that Finnish Onances ore in best and ill-treated in a house in Glouces- to recover.

order and that they can stand unter Road, a woman inspector of the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs visit- About 8.15 p.m. yesterday, Cheng limited pressure from the Soviet. went to the Water Pollice Station to

Further it reports that the Finnish ed the house recently, make a report. He stated that on fortifications are now complete along the night of November 14, he was with the entire border and that the Fin several friends and. became drunk, ish forces have been redisposed He admitted having taken 10 glasses along the entire frontier.

brandy and Chinese wine. Leaving his friends about 10 pan.

he went for his usual drive from his house to the Star Ferry, then to

Well-Treated Mui-Tsai

Woman Cautioned By Court

Aeting on a letter from the Anti-

The girl was found to be an adopted daughter and well-treated

Sequel to the visit was the appear- Violent Attack By Rod Press

ance of Fung Yuet-wa, 40, married woman, before Mr. Forrest at Central MOSCOW, Nov. 15 Magistracy necused of bringing a ward Into Hongkong without nou-

Laichikok and back to his house. (Router)-Finland's rulersing the S.C. She was cautioned. The car was placed in the garage and are accused of being backed When a junk with a load of The Chinese counter-attack on Cheng went to bed.

Inspector H. W. Fraser of the pigs valued at $4,000, capsized Siangning, ini West Shansi,

by Britain in a violent radio S.CA, said the girl desired to remain About 7.30 p.m. yesterday, he went near Fuk Kin Chau during n which had been in progress for to the garage to get a car and dist attack launched a few hours with defendant. She was well- |

nourished and received schooling squall, the crew were rescued by several days, ended at 6.40 p.m. covered the globe of one head-light after the Finnish delegation whlist in the country. a Japanese motor trawler, the on Tuesday when Chinese troopsmashed and a mudguard damaged, had returned to Helsingfors Tsuru Maru and taken to Hong-mada triumhant entry into the piece of globe was picked up at city, according to a "Centrul the same as that on the car's head- the scene of the accklent, and was kong.

This was a report made by Newa" message.

lamps. Pok Tin-fat to the police. He An urgent military report on th Cheng was fald to have been anid the junk drifted. awhile Chinese success states that several driving in the Colony since 1930, and before they were taken on board unila were despatched. to chase the had a clear record. 'the Japanese boat..

deftaled Japanese force,

The beleaguered Japanese attempt- Victim Of Air Raid

ed to break down the Chinese siège Reported to have been wounded on Tuesday morning. A flerco battle when three Japanese planes ralded was fought at Pingyuanlsun, but the and bombed Kwal Chung, Chan Ching, Japanese were defeated.

60, was taken to the Kowloon Hos- In Central Shans), Japanese forces pital yesterday.

at Talku and Lalyuan launched sim- The man had n wound in the back. ultaneous drives on Huiching, south- It was not reported how be came cast of Taiku, last week, but they

to Hongkong,

Junks Boarded

Two incidents of Japanese boarding Chinese funks and taking away goods were reported to the Polico by To Hol-so and Kwok Fo-shing

were thrown back.

Calm Returning

BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHU AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15 (Reuler). To said his junk was at San Mel-The returning calm in Holland in when five Japanese boarded it from a further signalised by the re-opening motor boat. The occupants were of the big Ijmuiden Canal, between ordored into sampans and the funk Amsterdam and the North Sea, to Was set on Ore. Later the crow traffic at night-time. quelled the flames and repaired the

The Conal was closed on Sunday,

bont.

The Japanese took from the junk firearms and ammunition. The Junk

·was valued at $200.

Kwok also reported.

his junk's

firearms valued at $1,100 were inken; 17

B.B.C. Broadcasts In Turkish

He was stopped by a Japanese trawler. LONDON, Nov 15 (British Wire-

In Chinese Territory, off-Lin Tirs Jess).—Tie BD,C, Will inaugurale a Island: No damage was done to the dally, news bulletin in Turkish from Junk nor were is occupants injured. Monday next.

King Entertains Gen. Sikorski

Luncheon Follows Cenotaph Ceremony

to-day.

"Misleading Public"

CHINA BUYS PLANE PARTS

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (Reuter),

MOSCOW, Nov; 15 (Reuter), -News of the failure of the China has ordered an attack bomber Finnish negotiations is to be set of assembly rigs and duralamin- conveyed to the Soviet public bylum sufficient for 25 plunes from the a dispatch from Helsingfors to Valtee Aircraft Division of the Avin- be published in to-day's papers. tion Corporation at a total of $1,000,-

000.

The dispatch states that the Finns are trying to blame the failure of the negoliations upon the Soviets, while

the facts are that the Finnish ruling Quick Relief for

classes do not want an agreement withi the Soviet.

Flanish omelal statements · that

LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter). The agreement was desired and that the King gave a luncheon in honour of conversations are only temporarily General Sikorski, the Polish Premier, interrupted are only meant to mis- and other members of the Palliliiead-Finnish public opinion, adds the Government now vialling England.

dispatch. Lord Halifax, the British Foreign Secretary, was among the guests.

Upset Stomach

Stomach disturbances Buch digestive pain, gastritis, wind, heart- burn, and feeling of revolt, are ins variably the result of "acid formas | Radio Attacks

tion" which, as a rule, gets worse General Sikorski nitended the

HELSINGFORS, Nov. 15. (Reuter) and worse and may ultimately lead luncheon after laying a wreath on The President of Finland had a long to serious ulcers. By counteracting the Cenotaph at Whitehall.

conference with the Finnish delegates excesa neld and preventing its forma Ho is to visit the Polish destroyers to to Moscow talka who returned tion, DISMAG (ülsurated Magnesłą) which are now working in conjunc-to-day.

quickly puts right' an upset stomach; One of the Finnish delegates said: pain disappears instantly, fermenta- tion with the Royal Navy and willThe negotiations have been conduct-Lion and wind aro banished and conter decorations on a number of Polish sailors........

ed in a friendly atmosphere.

soothing relief supersedes uncomfort- "There were no threats or ultima- able. disturbance. Thousands have tums."

eniled stomach trouble with BISMAG "It now remains to find another (Bisurated Magnesia)--you can do basis to continue the negotiations, the same! Ask for 'BISMAG' pow. Meanwhile, however, the Soviet der or tablets to-day and always see radio has launched a violent, attack) the oval sign on avery pack.

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