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R. A. F. NAZI ONE

RAID SHIPS: IS HIT

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, DEC. 27 '(UP).—IT IS OFFICIAL- LY ANNOUNCED THAT ROYAL AIR FORCE PLANES, TO-DAY BOMBED TWO GERMAN DESTROYERS AND ELEVEN GERMAN PATROL SHIPS. ONE OF THE LATTER WAS HIT.

It is also officially announced that two German submarines have been sunk by the French Navy in the last three weeks.

PLANES OVER ENGLAND

What were believed to be German planes were sighted over several coastal points in England to-day. They were presumably recon- noitring.

Two were seen at a great height over a Suffolk town, trailing white smoke. Hundreds of people watched a third, which was flying over the Thames Estuary at a great height and laid what seemed to be a smoke screen and escaped.

It is recalled that a German plane was shot down in. smoke the same arca on November 20 while laying a

screen,

FRENCH RAID ALARM

alert"

PARIS, Dec. 27 (UP)—A ten minute "air alarm was sounded in northern France at 12.15 p.m., to-day.

Sca-Air Battle

LONDON, Dec. 27 (Reuter). -R.A.F. planes had encounters with enemy air and surface craft in the North Sea.

One Dornier bomber was hit several times.

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Two enemy destroyers and four patrol vessels were atuncked with bombs

attacked!

Later the same aircraft seven more German patro! ships and

nude at least one hit.

Head-On Combats One British abreraft encountered registered a Dornier bomber and

with. its several

machine-gun bullets.

Another British streraft was in a series of head-on cornbots with 4 second Dornfer.

"MADE HITLER SICK"

STALIN'S REVERSES IN FINLAND

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NEW YORK, Dec. 27. (Reu- ter). The "World Telegram' statos:

"It must make Hitler sick to see what is happening to the Russian Army in Finland,

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

MEAT SOON TO BE RATIONED No Shortage Likely

LONDON, Dec. 27 (Reu. ter)-It is understood that an announcement of the date on which ment ration- ing will come into force in the United Kingdom will bo made shortly.

Rationing is a natural xo. sult of the government's decision to take over the control of the sale, slaughter and distribution of all home. produced ment early in January,

The control and rationing of meat is designed to main- tain the supply throughout the country. No shortage

of meat is anticipated.

WESTERN FRONT BOCHES PUT ON

HITLER SHOW

PARIS, Dec. 27. (Reuter).- The failure of what may have been a little military show for Hitler's personal benefit was the only incident marring complete calm the Western Front yesterday.

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The D.N.B. reported that Hitler was present in the front lines south of Saarbruecken.

Approximately at the spot where titer was supposed to be, the Ger- mans sent over a raiding party. It Hitler had really been there he must

huve heard the ralite of machine- uns and the explosions of grenades. The raid ended with the Germans

leaving an officer and two men in No Man's Land,

JAPANESE MONGOLIAN REVERSES

Admission By Military Spokesman In Peiping

PEIPING, Dec. 27--(Reuter). ---Admissions made by the Japanese military spokesman to- day show that the Japanese troops in Inner Mongolia were hard pressed by the recent Chinese offensive.

The Japanese casualties in Paotow the fighting around totalled a hundred dead, includ ing a full Colonel.

At one time the Chinese gained a foothold in the north-western part of the city but, sold the spokesman, were subsequently driven out with heavy. !essea,

December 28, 1939.

Exchange At A Glance

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US. Cross rate la N, Y...3.04%

For a time the railway between Kweihua and Kalgan was interrupted, the Chinese apparently succeeding in OBITUARY advancing to the outposts of Kweihun before being driven back.

The Chinese forces are led byý General Fu T-yl, former Governor of Sulyuan Province.

Hoovy Japanese Losses SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Mr. Augusto de Figueiredo

Prominent Portuguese

Resident

CHUNGKING, Dec. 27 (UP)-It oficially reported that between

After an bess of almost a year, December 1 and 25, as the result of simultaneous Chinese attacks on all

Mr. Manuel Augusto de Figueiredo, fronts, the Japanese casualties totall-well-known member of the Portu- led 103,000, including 43,800 killed.

denied the Japanese allegation that The Chinese military spoleman

the

Chinese winter offensive was frustrated due to the fact that the Chinese have not yet commenced a big scale drive to disrupt the Japan-

communications. He suld the Chinese attacks along the Yangtze throughout the year resulted in a sly average loss of two Japanese

ships.

falling back on their own lines, j Anglo-Chinese

.

REDS CONTINUE MASS RAIDS ON FINNISH CITIES

(Continued frem Page 1) Suvanto was foiled but that a new attempt has begun.

The battle continues.

It is claimed that eight tanks were destroyed in the Karelian Isthmus and eight were captured in other parts of the front.

Discussions

Attempt To Dispose

Of Controversies LONDON, Dec. 27 (Reuter). -A special commentary issued to-day states that Sir Archibald' Clark Kerr, the British Ambas- sador, who will reach Chungking in the next few days on one of will discuss his periodien visits, current questions with the Chinese

tain issues.

Queso community, passed away this Road. moming at his residence, 65 Waterloo,

The late Mr. Figueiredo was 63 years of age, and in his early days was a keen sportsman.

He had been with connected

Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Co, both in Canton and Hongkong, and subsequently with the Green

Island

Cement Company, with which

concern he had been for a He was ori old member of the Club Lusitnad, and as a mark of respect the flag of that institution is flying at half-masi. He is survived by his widow, son, daughter-in-law and ↑ grand-

great number of years.

daughter.

The funeral takes place to-day, the cortege passing the Monument at 5.30. p.m.

TREMENDOS UP HEAVALS AGAIN ROCK THE WORLD

(Continued from Page 1) each year, is 350, or approximately one a day.

The Russian air attacks, on the Government, including the various "It turns out that he could have

tive caused moved on Russin with perhaps the whole,

1 3.m. a insignificant geilons for a solution of the Tien- invaded damage to military objectives but In the latter encounter, the Ger- same speed with which he

killed and were was nicked with Poland and with much of the rest of several civilians bomber bombs dropped by the British pilot the world cheering rather than. op- wounded.

posing him. as he dived towards it.

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The bombs only narrowly missed

objective.

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The dreams of 'Mein Kampl could the materialised even beyond

have

their

When third Dornier came on the hopes of the dreamer. scene, tlie two German-aircraft-iewInstead-of-an-easy-victory in the frst planned, In a tight circle to bring a cross-fire direction he had at from the front and rear guns to Hitler blundered. bear against their Britisis opponent. "He chose a different war, the tide

This manoeuvre was broken by the of which is now definitely stendiness and accuracy of the Bri-against him.

"ife gave Russia half

Official Communique SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Dec. 27. (UP)- communique The official Finnish states that the Russinns yesterday launched un attack at noon north of Lake Latjalahti bul, were repulsed.

The Russians are still running:

trying to cross the Suvanto River. of Poland A further Russian attack along the Taipale River was repulsed, the communique claims of Lieksa the

To the northeast enemy are retreating to the frontier in the direction of Divisara, where the Finns are advancing,

tish gunner, who observed a number! of bursts and their mark on each and control of the Baltic-prites boing damaged and which she was too weak to win for Dornler, both silenced.

The attack against the destroyers and patrol ships was made close to the German coast, and the attack on the seven patrol ships was close to their base when the British pilot made his dive altacks.

The German ships put up a heavy fre against the aircraft, which never- theless was not damaged.

AID FROM ALLIES (Continued from Page 1.)

for comforts for Finnish soldiers has met with a wonderful response.

U.S. Denial

The

Purchasos In U.S. WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UP)—A Finnish Mission has opened negoti- ations for the purchase of the latest type of American trench mortars, sizeable, supplies of munitions.

anti-tonk nuns. together with

herself.

"The Red Army turns out to have been merely a false front, and the picture of vast Russian resources to defeat the British blockade seems to be a vain hope.

"Her to likely to go down in history as its grealest blunderer,"

Negotiations With Soviet Japanese Envoy Has Lengthy Interview

killed

No agreement on these issues has yet been reached between the British and Japanese Governments.

The "Asahi Shimbun" statement that "everything depends on the British Attliudo" is manifestly in correct slice the quicome also depends upon the views of the Japanese and Chinese Governments, It is, of course, the object of the Ambassador's visit to Chungking to obtain, if possible, the consent of the

Chinese Government for some reason-

able arrangement which will dispose of this troublesome question.

TORPEDO

Anatolia.

Casualties Known To Be High ANKARA, Dec. 27 (Reuter)~At severe earthquake shook

Detalls of casualties and, damage are not yet available but it is known that many were killed and injured and that much property was des troyed.

The Minister of the Interior hos one personally to direct the rescue and relief walk in Anatolin

It is stili impossible to assess the damage and casualties because com- munications with some affected breas are interrupted,

in several The principal towns eastern departments arc partly ruins. destroyed and many villages laid in

Los Angeles Disturbance

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 (Reuter).

of Los Angeles and Long Beach at 11.30 am. local time.

In yesterday's air raids on South SHIP CUT IN HALF BY An earthquake shook the buildings Finland four civilians were and several wounded at Kotka, The total casualties for ali raids has not been stated.

Eight enemy tanks were destroyed to the north of Lake Latjalahti where

an enemy attack was repulsed.

Soviet Air Raids SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Dec. 27 (UF}).~ The Russians dropped 50 bombs on Turku with unknown results; 15 on the town of Tampere, and an un- determined number of bombs on the town of Hameenilna in south central Finland, where there are many evacuees.

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had her heat to the sea, great strips of plating were torn away.

The attempt to make port, diere; fore, had to be abandoned.

At 10 pm, annther vessel's' lights Was sent were sighted. An S.O.S. and she was asked to search for the missing boat. She, failed to and this boat and then stood by.

The next morning this ship, the the Delgian tanker, Alexandra Andre, allempted to transfer the San Alberto's crew, but the seas were running no high that Use life boat was unable to get nearer than 20 feet.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UP) —

State

denledi Department

MOSCOW, Dec. 27 (Domei). United

An air-raid alarm was sounded in London reports that the

interview lasting four Helsingfors at 12.45 p.m., when heavy States Intenda ordering Americans to An leave Russia and will then sever hours was held between Mr. S. explosions were heard, presumably

After two men had - jumped into diplomatic relations with the Soviet Togoh, the Japanese Ambassa- from bombs, but possibly from the Government.

dor, and M. Molotoff, the Soviet coastal artillery which was heard far

to the southeast. There was some the sea and were picked up, it was Foreign Commissar, in the

anti-aircraft firing in Helsingfors but decided to wait until the weather no bombs were dropped and the 11, moderated. Kremlin Palace, this afternoon.

.p.m The Japanese Ambassador called clear signal was given at

The Russians also bombed Hanko, on the Soviet Foreign Commissar at

o'clock. During the conversations Results are not known at the mo that ensued, it was understood that ment. the shery question and the Soviet request for the payment of last Instalment of the price of the North Manchuria Railway were discussed.

Diplomalle circles describe the con- versations as "Important" in view of the fact that the existing fliery DERNE, Dec. 27 (Reuter)-Trade arrangement expires at the end of

this year. negollations between Great Britain, M. Molotoft explained in detail the France and Switzerland have been Soviet proposals in connection with suspended, and the Swiss delegation the settlement of pending questions. has returned from

according It was understood that final decisions

at

Tripartite Trade Talks Held Up

The report submitted to the conversations,

That night a destroyer appeared and offered to attempt an immediate rescue, but the San Alberto's captain decided to nwalt daylight, despite Despatches from Finnish artillery the heavy tena, darleness and the headquarters at Ravaniemi ay that breaking up of the remnant of his eight Russian planes Dew over the ship, which was slowly sinking by town. The air-rald, was sounded ·but, the stern. no bombs were dropped.

Kemijoervi was bombed but the At 7 am on December 11, lines damage har not yet been reported. were passed by the worship and the It is sald that one raider was shot crew ferried over in earley floats,

The crew of the fourth boat were down and forced to make a landing in 'n small lake... A Finnish patrol eventually pleked up by the steamer, has been sent out to capture the plane, Maunder, and landed after five days and Its occupants.

Federal Counell by the Swlas delega- The interview came to an end at New Chief Justice

tion reveals that there were con 9 p.m. siderable differences of opinion bes

tween the parties.

"Monkey Gland”

Expert Joins Up

For Mauritius

of sex.

"JUNE" SUES HUSBAND

LONDON, Dec. 27 (British, Wire- SANTA BARBARA, California, 21,500,000 FAGS

less) It is announced by the Mrs. Edward Hillman, Jun, former FOR TROOPS Colonial Ofles that the King has aply. Lady Inverclyde, 15 suing her praved the appointment of Mr. J. L. husband for a maintenance allow- Devaux, Attorney-General at Triniance. They were married at Cannes LONDON, Dec. 27 (British Wire- dad, to be the Chief Judge of May in August, 1037, and afterwards lived less) The Overseas League on ritus on the retirement of Bir G. E. at Beverley Hills, NEW YORK, Dec. 27. (Reuter)nounces that since opening its To Nairac. It is also announced that As "June" Mrs. Hillman, Jun, war Serge Voronoff, the famous monkey bacco, Fund, £21,500, has been col- the King lias approved the appoint one of the leading musical comedy gland" specialist, has called for lected, providing 21,300,000 cigarettes ment of Mr. George Graham Paul, actresses in the years after the last Europe to Join the Allied forges Subscriptions are being received Paine Judge at Nigeria, to be Chief

M7Veronoff will direct bone and from all parts of the Eropir and Justice of Sima Leone succceding In 1029 she married Lord Inver- skin grafting opérations for wounded; British communities in foreign, MA. Ha Webb, resortly, appointed clyde. The marriage was dissolved

diers in France.

Ha Chier Nustics at Tanganyika.

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into the

Up to now no reports of damage have been received.

Y.M.C.A. IN FRANCE

LONDON, Dec. 27 (British Wire- less)The YM.C.A. expects to have spent hall a million pounds before the end of February on the establish- ment and equipment of red triangle centres for the B.E.F. in France.

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The centres, the first of which has recently been opened in one of the great ports, will be nt bases on lines of communications and in forward areas, and the initiative has. the approval of the Army Council and Lord Gort.

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DEATH LEAP

Injuries sustained when he jumped from the second floor of the Tai Kam Sam tea house in Reclamation Street proved fatal for Liu Cheong-ngot, 35. Llu sustained Internal Injuries from which he died shortly after being admitted to hospital.

The reason for his act is unknown,

Lord Mayor's Fund

Now £899,000

LONDON, Dec. 27 (British Wire- less)-Buring the Christmas Holl- dnya, the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund Increased by £3,000 to £899,- 000,

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