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STALIN PURGES ARMY

LONDON, Dec. 27, (Rautor).—Stalin in "purging" Red

Army feaders connected with the Finnish campaign, according

to Paris-Radɔ,

In a broadcast last night, the French official radio station claimed that three Soviet generals and six other loading Red Army officers have been shot by the O.G.P.U. (secret polico) as a result of the satback suffered in Finland.

Reds Continue Mass Raids

Finnish

On

Cities

HELSINGFORS, Dec. 27 (Reuter).-To-day has been another day of mass air raids in southern Finland.

More than fifty bombs were dropped on Tampere (Tammerfors) and Abo, but little damage was done. In Abo most of the bombs fell in the working class area, wounding several persons. There were, however, no fatalitles.

One person was killed and one was wounded in Tampere. Other towns were also raided.

AID FROM ALLIES

Russo-Finnish Conflict May Soon Spread

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Helsingfors was again raided,

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

JAPANESE R. A. F. MONGOLIAN REVERSES

Admission By Military Spokesman In Peiping

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

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

foothold in the north-western part of

NAZI

ONE

December 28, 1939.

RAID SHIPS: IS HIT

NEW

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

ONE OF THE LATTER WAS HIT. SHIPS.

It is also officially announced that two Gorman submarines have been sunk by the French Navy

Al one time the Chinese gained a the city but, sald the spokesman, were subsequently driven out with heavy in the last three weeks.

losses.

For a time the railway between PLANES, OVER ENGLAND Kwelhus and Kalpon was interrupted, the Chinese apparently succeeding bi advancing to the culposts of Kweihua ; before being driven back.

The Chineze forces are led by General Fu Tho-yl, former Governor of Sulyuan Province.

Heavy Japanese Losses SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, Dec. 27 (UP),-{{

In officially reported that betweer simultaneous Chinese attacks on all

December 1 and 25, as the result of

fronts, the Japanese casualties totall- the alarm lasting for two hours.ed 100,000, Including 43,800 killed.

Once again no bombs were dropped The Chinese military spokesman dented the Japanese allegation that Chinese winter offensive was frustrated due to the fact that the Chinese have not yet commenced

Later

within the city, although one fre is reported on the outskirts,

were some "bombphlets" picked up. These called on the Firms to join their "Russian friends." A correspondent reports that 42 civilian centres were bombed by the Soviet during Christmas,

Civilians Machine-Gunned PARIS, Dec. 27 (Domei).— An omcint Finnish stalement says The Allies are understood to be that in many cases the planes dew pushing preparations to extend low enough to machine-gun the

civilians. military and financial assistance to Finland.

The Soviets lost

23 machines, One of the other main targets for It is understood that the Soviet airmen is Viborg, which is only Allies are also ready to assist about 20 miles behind the Manner- Sweden und Norway if Soviet helm Line. pressure is extended to them.

Informed quarters state that Allied assistance to Finland will be made on a larger scale, bodi militarily and financially.

man przandinavian Ald

the

big scale drive to disrupt the Japan-

ese communications. He said the Chinese attacks along the Yangtze throughout the year resulted in a weekly average loss of two Japanese ships.

Anglo-Chinese Discussions

Attempt To Dispose Viborg has not only been bombed from the air but Soviet artillery is Of Controversies

helling it from a range of over 25

LONDON, Dec. 27 (Reuter). miles.

Fortunately the bulk of the civilian-A special commentary issued population evacuated some time ngo and most of the remaining civilians to-day states that Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, the British Ambas- have now also left the city.

sador, who will reach Chungking in the next few days on one of his periodical visits, will discuss current questions with the Chinese Government, including the various suggestions for a solution of the Tien- tsin issues.

No agreement on these issues has yet been teached between the British

Governments. and Japanese

Meanwhile, the tardy progress in the Soviet milliary operations I Finland is reported to have en-

A.R.P. In Helsingfors couraged Balkan nations to revive)

New alr-raid precautions are an their attempts to form a Balkanounced in Helsingtors, neutral bloc. Similar efforis ended

All motor-cars must be painted In a failure about a month ago.

white so as to make them difficult to Rumania is reported to be deter-be seen from the air against the mined to resist both Soviet and Ger-snowy background, and for the same reason pedestrians out on foot during the raids must carry white sheets (Reuler)which can be spread over themselves LONDON, Dec. 27 More help for Finland is being sent. when Soviet machines come down to

clvilians. A Danish ambulance unit of 130 machine-gun

Attacks In Waves beds scrived on the central Finnish, front to-day.

While the Russians continue to The wife of the Finnish Minister hammer the left wing of the Manner- to Britain announces that the appeal helm Line, they were using heavy for comforts for Finnish soldiers has artillery all along the Karelian Front, met with a wonderful response. sending shells over the Finnish forti

fications to objectives behind the

Lines.

U.S. Doniɔl------- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Viborg particularly is suffering a WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UP),

denied bombardment by these heavy guns The State Department London reports that the United, which are estimated to be operating Stutes Intends ordering Americans to some 25 miles away." leave Russin and will then sever diplomatic relations with the Soviet Government.

Purchases In U.S. WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UP)—A Finnish Mission ans opened negoti- ations for the purchase of the latest type of American trench mortars anti-tank guns, together alzeable supplies of munitions.

OBITUARY

with

Mr. Augusto de Figueiredo

Prominent Portuguese

Resident

After an illness of almost a year, Mr. Manuel Augusto de Figueiredo, well-known member of the Portu guese community, passed away this morning at his residence, 65 Waterloo Road.

The Soviets have launched wave after wave of violent attacks against the Mannerheim Line so far with little. If any, success.

The intense cold is enabling Soviet tanks and artillery to cross the frozen

Jakes.

Such operations, however, must, be effected swiftly owing to the vulner-

ability of the troops on the lec.

Finnish planes are constantly on the took-nut und mohlle patrols are always in readiness to be rushed to menaced spots.

A few well-directed bombs on the ice discouraged more than one, Soviet attempt to cross the ice..

Latest reports from the Saila front declare that the Russians have re- treated altogether 50 miles from their most advanced point of teni were nearly days ago when they half-way across the walst",

Suvanto Battle

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A communique states that a fur- ther Russian attempt to cross Lake Suvanto was folled but that a new attempt has begun.

The battle continues.

The "Asal Shimbun" statement that "everything depends on the British attitude" in manifestly correct since the outcome also

-

views of the depends upon the Japanese and Chinese Governments. It is, of course, the object of the Ambassador's visit to Chungking to obtain, possible, the consent of the Chinese Government for some reason- able arrangement which will dispose of this troublesome question.

Kerr For Chungking SHANGHAI, Dec. 28 (Reuter)-It Is authoritatively stated that Sir Archibald Clark Kerr is leaving for Chungking on Saturday, accompanied by Lady Kerr.

This is the Ambassador's second visit to Chungking since the outbreak of war in Europe.

Lord Mayor's Fund

Now £899,000

LONDON, Dec. 27 (British Wire- less). During the Christmas Holi- days, the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund increased by £3,000 to £899,-

000.

Taipale River was repulsed, the communique claims.

To the northeast of Licks the enemy are retreating to the frontier in the direction of Divisara, where In yesterday's air raids on South Finland four clvillans were

the Finns are advancing.

kled

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 the same area on November 20 while laying a

screen.

FRENCH RAID ALARM

smoke

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

to-day.

Sca-Air Battlo

LONDON, Dec. 27 (Reuter).

"MADE HITLER SICK"

R.A.F. planes had encounters STALIN'S with enemy air and surface craft

in the North Sea.

One Dornier bomber was hit several times.

Two enemy destroyers and four altacked with patrol vessels were

bomb:

Later the

same alrcraft attacked seven more German patrol ships and made at least one hit.

REVERSES

IN FINLAND

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

Head-On Combats

"It must make Hitler sick to One British aircraft encountered a Dornier

bomber and registered see what is happening to the bits with machine-gun Russian Army in Finland. several bullets.

Another British aircraft was in a series of head-on combats with a second Dornier.

man

In the latter encounter, the Ger

bomber was attacked with bombs dropped by the British pilot as he dived towards it.

The bombs only narrowly missed their objective.

When a third Dornier came on the scene, the two German aircraft flew in a tight circle to bring a cross-fire from the front and rear

Runs to bear against their British opponent This manoeuvre was broken by the steadiness and accuracy of the Bri- tish gunner, who observed a number of bursts find their mark on each Dornier, both being damaged and silenced.

The

attack against the destroyers and patrol ships was made clot to the German coast, and the attack on the seven patrol ships was close to their base when the British plot. made his dive attacks.

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

Air Ministry Statement LONDON, Dec. 27 (UP). The Air Ministry announces that a British coastal plane dive-bombed two Ger- maa destroyers and four patrol versels, and later bombed seven more patrol ships close to their base. The pilot estimated that he made at least one hit.

"It turns out that he could have moved on Russia with perhaps the same speed with which he invaded Poland and with much of the rest of the world cheering rather than op- posing him.

The dreams of 'Mein Kampf' could have materialled even beyond the hopes of the dreamer.

"Instead of on enéy victory in the direction he had at first planned, Hitler blundered.

"He chose a different war, the de running of which is now definitely against him.

"He gave Russin half of Poland Baltic-prizes and control of the which she was too weait to win for

herself.

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

"Eider is likely to go down in history as a greatest blunderer."

Tripartite Trade Talks Held Up

to the

Federal Council by the Swiss delega- tion reveals that there were con siderable differences of opinion be

BERNE, Dec. 27 (Reuter).—Trade negotiations between Great Britain, France and Switzerland have been suspended, and the Swiss delegation has returned from Paris, according to a wireless announcement to-night. The bomb tell on the stern of a

The report submitted to be dis- vessel which was seen abled," he reported. All the RAF., planes returned to their bases un- damaged, despite heavy anti-aircraft Alr Ministry adds that a battle series of German warships, one of "minor encounters in the North Sen to-day between R.AF. costal com- mand planes and the German air and surface craft"

The Inte Mr. Figueiredo was destroyed in the Karelian Isthmus and several wounded át Kotka. The occurred between a British plans and

It is claimed that eight tanks were

and eight were captured in other years of age, and in his early days parts of the front.

total casualties for all raids has not been stated.

Eight enemy tanks were destroyed an enemy attack was repulsed,

Soviet Air Raids SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHE

was keen sportumnn. He had been The Russian air attacks, on the connected with Messrs. Shewan whole, have caused Insignificant Tomes and Co., bells in Canton and damage to military objectives but to the north of Lake Latjalahti where Hongkong, and subsequently with the several civilians were killed and Green Island Cement Company, with wounded. which concern he had been for af great number of years. He was an old member of the Club Lusitong and as a mark of respect the flag of

Official Communique

HELSINGFORS, Dec. 27. (U)) SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"

The Russians dropped 50 bombs on HELSINGFORS, Dec, 21, (UP)= | Türku with unknown results; if on The. official Finnish communique the town of Tampere, and an un- that institution is flying at half-mostatates that the Russians yesterday determined number of bombs on the daughter-in-law and a grand-

Lake Latinlahti but were repulsed. daughter.

The Russians are still trying to The funeral takes place to-day, the cortege passing the Monument at 5.30 Cross the Suvanto River.

A further Russian attack along the p.m.

tween the parles.

21,500,000 FAGS FOR TROOPS

LONDON, Dec. 27 (British Wire-

Leomye an Jess)The Overseas nounces that since opening its To- bacco Fund, £21,500 has been.col- fected, providing 21,500,000 cigarettes. Subscriptions are being received

communities in Zoreign

He is survived by his widow, sod.unched an attack at noon north of town of Hamcenlina in south centrál guns in the neighbourhood of Paris from all parts of the Empire and

PUPPET'S "TOY" ARMY "HAS MUSEUM UNIFORMS

HELSINGFORS, Dec. 27 (Reuter)Arrivals from Tallinn have an amusing story to tell of the puppet government set up by the Soviets at Terijoki, which calls itself the Finnish People's Government", although it has fow people to govern.

Army is now The puppet government has now sacked and the toy got its own toy army. Unfortunately ited out with military costumes of

the early eighteenth century. the army has no uniforma of its own The costumes are worn exactly, as. and the Soviets are too busy fighting they were 200 years ago, with one

"with" any."

An the middle of

Three Domfer planes were riddled by machine-gun bullets and one was attacked by bomba. There were no R.A.F. casualties.

A.A. Guns Bark PARIS, Dec. 28 (Reufor)-ÂĂ were in action yesterday against an Finland, where there are many unidentified plane dying high towards evdruces.

Parls. An air-raid alarm was sounded in The air-raid alarm was founded in Helsingfors at 12.45 p.m., when heavy Paris and Way over in about 20 explosions were heard, presumably thinutes. from bombs, but possibly from the Coastal artillery which was heard for There was some to the southeast. anti-aircraft fring in Helsingfore buil no bombs were dropped and the l clear signal was given at 2 pm

The Ruslans also bombed Henko, Results are not known at the mo ment.

Y.M.C.A. IN FRANCE

British

countries.

DEATH LEAP Injuries sustained when he jumped from the second door of the Tal Kam Sam tea house in Reclamation Street proved fatol for Liu Cheong-ngol, 35. Injuries Lu sustained Phortly after: trom

which „ko died

LONDON, DC, 27 (British Wire-Being admitted to hospital.

The reason for his net is unknown. Despatch from Finnish artillery less)The Y.M.C.A. expects to have headquartel at Rovaniemi say that spent half a lion pounde, before eight Russt planes flew were the end of February on the establish- town. The air-raid was sounded but ment and equipment of red triangle VW NEW BRENCH REIS no bombs were dropped:

centres for the B.E.F. in France.

Kemijaeryl was boobed but the The centres, the first of which has damage har hot yet been reported. ecchtly been opened in one of the It la said that one raider was thot great ports, will be at pares 97 id down and forced to make a landing lines of communication and In in a small jako.. A Finnish patral forward areas, did the initialve her

and its occupants.

and Lord Gort;

the Finn tớ bë abĩa tổ providú thìri | exceptón, 000 ed hat has been sent out to capture the plane the approval of the Army Council

The museum was accordingly raif-

now appeare & Red Biar.;

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