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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 23, 1939.

Hongkong LATE NEWS ALHAMBRA

Currency

London, Dec. 22.

res-

With reference to the new Order in Counell announcing jurther trictions of sterling transfers and ctarsing Hongkong as a non-sterling country, a leading Far Eastern Snan- the elal authority sold he thought Order was due to the fact in obser- vance of the defence regulations Hongkong has hitherto been lax and the Order ta designed to tighten this

up.

On the contrary, the observance by Singapore was very correct, "ainer the war began it has always been tecessary in Hongkong, according to the defence regulations, to obtain u remit- permit for imports and for tances against exports," he said.

"So long as the nature of the un- ports and exports remalus legitimate I do not think the new order will make any difference. The only pus- sible difference might be in respect the from of Chinese reinittances Straits to Hongkong for forwarding to China, in other words, China's in- visible exports, but the amounts of these remittances since the beginning of the war have always been subject to licence and have shown practically na diminution and are unlikely to do

so now.

re- the

Asked why Hongkong is classed as a non-sterling country although its

backed by sterling currency

<f to that serves, limitarly Strafts, the authority drew attention to the large clrculation of Hongkong nutes through South China.

Far practient purposes Hongkong rurrency can be regarded us that of a foreign country and measures must e taken to prevent the danger of its notes being used to divert sicrling into legitimate channels.-Reuter.

SHANGHAI

STRIKE ·

British Firm Involved For First Time

Shanghal, Dec. 22. The recent strikes throughout Shunghat in connection with the rice allowance have now spread to foreign firm,

A large portion of the Chinese employees of the Asiufle Petrole mi Company, leading British oil koneurn, are at present on strike owing to dissatisfaction over wages, especially as regards their rice allowance.

The demonstration includes clerks, loys and coolies in the Company's olice on the Bund and it also affects one of the Company's depots. The foreign staff, together with several yal Chinese, continue to work, but the normal office routine has, been virtually nt standstill since 11.15

.m.

One of the Company's mamagers declared that the situation is not so serious as it seems and it was believed that an amicable solution of the pre- sent dimculty will be reached very shortly-Reuter.

A later message states that the employees returned to work late in the afternoon, having lodged their demands with the management who are giving them sympathetic con- sideration,

DEGREES CONFERRED

Informal Ceremony At Hongkong University

The degree of M.B., B.S, was con ferred by Mr. D. J. Stons, Vlee- Chancellor, on 12 graduates of the Medient Faculty of the Hongkong University at an informal ceremony yesterday. Mr. Sloss performed the ceremony in the absence of the Chan- cellor, Sir Geoffry Northcote.

The graduates, who passed their examination in Medicine and Surgery December, were G. M. Abraham, S. Burd, Chan Weng-cheong, Cheng Kwok-kew,

Merli Miss Priscilla Ching, Fang Ching-wen, Fok Wing- kai, Goh Kok-nun, Lim Soon-kool, Ma and Châu chong, sang Kwong-sau M. A. Yaroogsky-Erooga,

There was a largo gathering pre- sont including Mgr. H. Valtorta, Rt. Rev. Bishop R. O. Hall, Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, Hon. Mr. H. R. Butters, Hon. Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke, Hon. Sir Robert Katewall, Hon. Str Shou- son Chow, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves, Hou, Mr. M. K. Lo, Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, Hon, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. T, N. Chau, Mr. M. P. Talati, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin. Mr. En Tong-sen, Mr. Fing Kong-un, Mr. ito Kom-tong. Mr. P. S. Casidy, Dr. S. W. T'so, Mr. E. Cock, Mr. C. G. Sollls. Mr. Li Jowson, Mr. H, B. L. Dowbiggin, und Mr. F. J. de Rome,

Blockade To Be Resumed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Dec. 23 (Domel).The "Isolation" of the British and French Concessions in Tientsin will be re- Kumed following the recent food dis- nater from December 24 when the barrier on Asah Street will be re- opened, it was announced' here to-

day.

The Japanese Garrison Head- 09 quarters announced at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon that the Aashi Street barrier, which has been closed during the flood, will be reopened at

o'clock Sunday morning.

Crew Sentenced

To Death

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"

Winter Won The Arctic Campaign

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI LONDON, Dee, 22 (Reuter),

COPENHAGEN, Dec, 22 (UP)— Details of the sinking of the steamer Winter has proved Finland's greatest Sliedrecht show that at U-boat sank ally. It has done what the Flanish the vessel 150 miles from land in bad forces failed to do-completely smash' weather and made no provision what-the Ruslan roller,

ever for the safety of the crew.

Driving snow-slarms follow upen The mate, ale of the five survivors, other scenes in the Arelle wildernes stated that after examining the ship's of the Pelsamo region, where Bo papers, the commander of the sub- Finn have destroyed every house, marine said that he would have to barn and shed which might have sick the tanker and gave half-an-hour given shelter to the Beds, In the crew to abandon ship.

The Russians have been completely When told that it was a neutral cleared from Salmiactvi and beyond ship botind for a neutral port, the The Flankth variation of China's Commander salt that he would slileorched earth policy proved far have to sink her,

mare effective than it has done in lite Asked to take the crew aboard the Orient, because it was applied

marice and tranfer them to achim only to cities. other vessel, he refused, saying that fr hack roum,

in

The Finns have left nothing-udi {even mine shifts where soldiers He warned the crew that in they gave distress algaaks, they would be might have found warmth and shel-

the terrific against

Arctic sunk immediately;

The crew took two boats, which was lost.

ter blizzards.

one of The latter have raged almost since last Wednesday, immobilising artillery. sides. planes on tanks and

bread continually seven completely

both

The survivora subsisted on and water in an open boat for and a half days, continually soaked Daylight lasts only a few hours in to the skin and continually baling this desofale arca

out water.

They were rescued after they had!

ahamloned hope.

Press Asks Aid

Ski Guerillas Harass Reds

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" COPENHAGEN, Dec, 23 (UP).--

LONDON, Dec. 22 (Reuter).—The position in Finland and the effects on other countries of the Soviet campaign Finalah guerilla units of the famous were discussed in the British Press Ski Troops-me who are rendered Invisible by their white fur uniforms today,

The "Manchester Guardian" de-ngainst the background of snow and velops the interesting thesis that even who can swoop down on the enemy If the far north of Finland is over- a terrifying speed without being run by the Soviets, the main defence en-are completing the demoralisa- of Finland would be strengthened, tion of the retreating; Russian forces

un the Petsamo front. not wenkened,

The Finns would then be able t

They are continually harassing the concentrate behind a strut line in the Russians, firby at them with sub- north and along the line to Lake machine guns as they ski across the Ladoga.

snow, and disappearing almost with- IL voull be similar to that out being seen. position in England if Scoliond aban. and Northern England were doned above the line running between Liverpool and Hu and if England had formidable defences running down the coast from Hull to Londen. The burden of helping Finland rests on all those who have publicly con- demned the predatory tactics of Russia and in particular

Scan- on dinavia.

The "Daily Telegraph" takes the stune view and says that Finland is divilisation's outpost against bar. barism. It she falls to Russia, sl Scandinavia will be threatened by a form of slavery.

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