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DREAM REALISED

Popo Visits King And Queen Of Italy

Rome, Dec. 28.

The belin of St. Peter's pealed as the Pope left the Vatican this morning for the visit to the King and Queta at the Quirinal.

The visit, which was the final made by any Pope to the King of Italy for 09 years, is regarded as the final net sealing seltlement of the ancient

depute between the Italian State and the Vatican. In the Vatican news

Onscreatore Itamuno the Jupes significance of the visit as a demone Intion of settlement of the dispute by peaceful further is prelafly cinphasiat.

awaited 11

and

The Royal mission Holine in St. Peter Square to con- vey to him the first greetings of King

*** Victor Emmanuel,

18 cars witch sulte then entered formed the Papal entege, AL the border beterta

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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 29, 1939.

Sea Battle Heard Russian

HAGUESUND, Deo. 2B (UP). -At several pulnis on the west coast yesterday, cannon Bro was audible from the North Sea,

Details are. taching but tho Inhabitants belleva there has been a sta battle, because Ger- man naval units are said to be In that area.

DUBLIN TENSION

Search For I.R.A.

Saboteurs

DUBLIN, Dec. 28 (Renter).

--An armed military cordon slui ringed the city to-night as Police and troops continued the search for the ammunition stolen from Phoenix Park on Saturday.

Twenty arrests have already been

macie.

The sentelt gors on only in the pital, but in the woods and lanes of the connifer of Kildare and Wick- Jow, fields and hedges of estates are

roughly combed,

City Completely Cordoned In Dublin, military patrols con- furd, to search all cars entering and Paving the city, which is so cant- pletely cordoned that it is impossible

enter or leave without passing through at least one patrol.

Itattan to ritory. Die Pope was prested by the inverne of Rome, who made athurt

address to the lit tot importance of the ecension.

The route taken by the Pope was Platurately decoratert mad red with All pedestrians carrying as Angel whom stot great stopped, and searched, ant la crowris wanting to see the procession. cutistry district, the quest is even The Phone was wearing a selettore thonghi, for everyone, whether hat and scarlet cape, beneath which walking we cycline, has to submit to was a white eloals and tule. Over examination and explain where 4D high digattias ed the Church and Thu Creart were in the progesalon.

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At the Papal cortege approached the Palace, the man pod izutuła płayerl National the Paput Manch, Italian Anthem, on the Fascist hymn, Bio- WHO WA The Pope was repedend at the Poles try the King and Queen. with whorn

the Heir to the Time, the Prince of Pistinent and Piners of Piedmont, and Count and Cates Clano, His Holiness and the King and Quer then entered the Throne Room, where three thrones had been set up, and rempind some time in conversation.

The Cardinals mused freely in th ante-room with the Court digilnvies. Over the Quirinal the Papal tag ql Royal Stanbart of Haly few side by ily.

The event is described brow as the reallation of a dream of the Muzon Brian era.- Router.

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Long Talk With King

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Pupe talked with the Kon and Queens for 35 toitutes. Afterwards. Als Holiness receivert the Hadjam. Papal Court and in an sidren's praized The Italo-Vatican friendship. Waited

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Important Address

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an aetde to The King and Quren which desembed as "very warn and very important.

On his return to the Vallon, the Pope drove in an open cur, despite the rain.

the frontier the AL Governor of Rone and the Royal delegation again rendered homage, while the Hatian Guard and Pajst Guarthe presented arms.--Renter,

Mussolini To See Pope

Mussolini

Valien City, Dec. 28. oficially stated that Sigor will visit the Pope an

Jotary 4.

Church quarters

anouncing

the

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visit desreihe 11 an homage-United Press,

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Germany Displeased

Amsterdam, Dec. 28.

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it is learned from Berlin that the activities of the Pope are being watch- ed with particular attention in Ger-

many.

While the German Press Is not kily to criticise the rapprochement of the Vatican and the Italian Gov- ernment, such a, step, it is thought, will be regarded with some appre- helen by Nazi political circles,

The Pope's Christmas address, ac- cording to the Berlin correspondent of the Rotterdamsche Courant, was received in Germany with te ap- proval,

the

| flay have cine from and where they

oint.

Government Reward Offer DUBLIN, Dee. 28 (Reuter).-The Government is offering a reward of £1,000 for information lending to the recovery of the silen nuunanities.

Sub.fontlal rewards will be jaldbi respect

any ption <if sunition.

The number ot rest 1: estimated at 30.

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EXETER'S CASUALTY

LISTS

Continued from Page 1)

Telegraphist M. T. Kavanaşdı. Stoker (1st class.) A. E. Keily. Telegraphist A. R. Launseen. Stoker (1st eliss) W. MacLeod Staker (1st class) G. Manning. Corport W.G.R. Marsh.

A. B., F., McDonnell. Marine J. P. McEvoy.

Marlie E. MIH

Stoker (2nd class) C. Monks. A. B., T I. Naylor.

Staker (1st class) P. J. O'Leary. Telegraphist D. t. Parry. Stoker (st, clasa B. T. Dett. Leading Supply Aristont 1. W.

Pullybank.

Stoker Petty Officer P. Randal Chief Yeoman Signals T. Remick. "N. B." # "Richardis

Leading Seaman G. Richards, Telegraphlet A. S. Riglar. Blackmith (3rd class) R. J. Small. Boy (1st class) B. B. Squire. Staker Felly Officer 1. M. Steele. Marine A. Stubbs

Telegraphist I. W. Taylor. Stoler (1st class) J. E. Thoimpenn. Stoker Petty Officer G. E. Tovag Chief Petty Officer A. F. Trevidno. Stoker Ost class) P. Wilson.

Died Of Wounds Chief Petty Officer W. A. Abge. Leading Stoker E. 1. George, A. B. L. C. Hill.

Acting Leading Seaman A. V. Phil-

Tips.

A. B., . Spent 2r.

Missing, Believed Killed Chief Stutter S. 1. P. Tengre.

Japanese Rearmament Project

Tokyo, Dec. 28.

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Attacks Support For

Again Repulsed

New Troops Thrown Into Fray By The Soviets

Helsinki, Dec. 27.

The official Finnish communique states that the Russians yesterday launched an attack at noon north of Lake Latjalahti but were repulsed. The Russians are still trying to cross the Suvanto River.

HIGH COST

OF TROOPS

Belgium, Finds It A

Severe Burden BRUSSELS, Dec. 28 (Reuter). -The expense of keeping troops mobilised was stressed by the Premier, M. Pierlot, speaking in the Semite to-day when he de elared that the Government could not accept any amendments to the financial proposals already adopted by the Chamber which would have the effect of reducing revenue from the new taxes con twined in thein.

A further Russian attack along the Taipale River was repulsed.

To the north-east of Lleksa the enemy are retreating to the frontier In the direction of Divisara, where } the l'inns are advancing.

In yesterday's air raids on south killed Finland four elvilians were

and several wottade ut Katha The

total casnallica for all raids has not been stated.

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

repulsed--- (United Press.

New Soviet Divisions With the Finnish Army, Dec, 28. With renewed thrusts, the Russians threw

to-day on themselves again the Mannerheims Line bastions, as

is "Verdun Bettle" went into R3 |

270,000 fresh fourth week, Over troops, among the Red Army's heat, will be brought from the interior of Russia to be thrown into the war.

comprice three These troups wil Siberian Divisions from the Arctic etions, intred to sub-zero fenipera turen of cold, 12 Caucasian Divisions. and low ten- accustomed to snow

Fears Belgium May Lose Out

aru very much afraid that the result of the Internecise struggle bes tween her neighbours and Belgium is the losing of her capital even if site sure. Owing to difficulties of thr Soviet transport system I will be not called upon to give her blowd. | 100

FLE time before these forces can There are some peuple who show in- difference when they are not all come into action.

ignore it danger or who appear to completely.

Such large rale movements and the long distances require hundreds of trains and trucks-United Prean, "Keeping troops continually in State of mobilisation in an expensive) Tanks Fall Through lec maller and the costrought to be met. by an internat fean, for trottey hor- |

Copenhagen, Der. 28. rowed abroad would be 100 dear, The newspaper Aften Pusicu's spreially in view of the present con- correspondent in Finland reported that the Finns had been cut sit and ditions.

ne sacrißern which every Belgian forced to surrender Ar unspreifled i dalled upon to make are enormous, j number of Russians on the Sella but safely is what our country de-front. mands of them."

FINNISH INVASION OF

U.S.S.R. MEETS

SUCCESS

(Continued from Page 13 materials in their retreat, while the ast reports from the southern front stated that the Soviet attacks on the Mannerheim Line and in the south- east Intve been repulsed.

Snow-Fell-in-Heisinglovsistoday. and as the sturin seems to be general, little air activity in 1Bedly,

Fighting On

On Ice SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Dec. 28 (UP),~~ IL us ben officially stated that the Finnish troop wiped out 110 Russian companion in fercè bani to hand Bighting on the ice on Lake Suvanto in the Karelian Isthmus area on Wednesday.

Russian tanks broke through the ice during an attempt to cross the Suvanto Lake. Some of the crew: were tirownel,

The Premier

TOKYO, Dire, 28 (UP) —The lenders of five political Parties whleh pledged their support tú the Abe Cabinet havo aunounc ed that they will not join the anti - administration campaign started in Tuesday by 250 Diet members, but ni the same tinie they have issued a statement in which it is staled that no attempt will be made to ban the move- ment.

The Government leaders aro apparently confident that the Cabinet wilt pull through the Diet region successfully are therefore paying more at- tention to mapping out a plan to stabilise the national market.

The "Kakumin Shimbury” re- ports that the Lord Privy Seal, Kurahel Yuasa, has asked the Premier to contlaus his dulles despite the suggestion that the Abe Cabinet will resign,

WHERE IS GOERING?

Nazi Chief Believed To

Be In Disgrace AMSTERDAM, Dec. 28 (Reu- ter)."What has happened to Field Marshal Hermann Goer- ing?" is a question people are asking in Germany, according to reports reaching here.

The Air Minister has been almost

eqtentatiously absent from alt Christ- mas festivities.

11 is Preafed that when Hitler and

General Walther von Brauchitsch visited the fund, Hess and Goebbels made speeches and al the other | Nazi leaders made public appearances,

but Goering

ing stayed quietly at Schorf- heide, his country home, and did not even appear at the Christmas party for poor childon in Berlin.

At Loggerheads

But gifts were distributed behalf by an obscure mayor of one of the districts of the capital.

Some people In Berlin sumgest that Goering; is.deliberately keeping him- fselt in the background until some de- finite issue emerges from the present argument about policy.

It is stated here that violent alss cussions are raging between the Party and the Army about the

the future conduct of

war, and Soviet relations, These persons argue that Goering: has decirted to hold himself toof until he sver his way more clearly.

Quarrel With Hitler ?

Rival theorists declare Goering has already quarrelled willi In the far north Soviet tanks were Hitler and is temporarily in dis boggerl and

miniature became

grace, and is accordingly remaining behind the scenes until the troubl Fortresses, which the crews are hold-

has blown over. ing against the Finnish onslaught.

The correspondent 'said the place. Whatever the reason for the Flekd where 250 volunteer

participate in Finiers Marshal's failure to

i+ the frontier crossed

of the war time Christmas, it was est Sall. They were, heading for the sidered very strange in Germany. Murmansk raffroad near Kandelskas.

United Pre

Small States Reply

Geneva, Dee. 28. Colombia. Uruguay, San Domingo Liberia have answered the Lesgue questionnaire and re-ammed the extension of help to Finland by fall means possible-United Press,

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Chairman

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Assistance In China

Shanghai, Dec. 20.

the Finnish association in China, M. N. V. Synenberg, expresved bis "deep Fighting also continues natitude and satisfaction

for the Russian territory east of Lleska en moral support shown and the splendid the east central Russo-Flunish financial assistance extended by the frontler atal in the Ari seclor. Shanghet public." The oficial announcement said the

Ile said Finland was lighting not Russions for the first time suerceded

crossing the

wide Lakej only for her own existence but "wh Suvanto but strong Finnish counter defending the sacred principles of

Uncks drove shorty back. The liberty and freedom." Russlang were also driven back on the frontier worth of Lieska and again

four points between Haljalahti, and Summa and at two points between Summa and Buola- jaervi.

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Russian planes strafed civilians In Wednesday's alr raids

the southern sectors.

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It has also been officially confirmed that nine Russian planes were shest down during: Wednesday's raids.

Latest reports indiente that there was fighting yesterday and Wednes Speaking at a conference of Cunday north of Suomussalmi ground tral executives of the Army, General Lake Tinntajnervi. Sunroku lata, the War Minister, to- the Army has day declared that formulated a four-year rearmament "absolute plan in accordance with neccssilles" in connection with the nccomplishment of the current cam- palm, to cope with the changing International situation and to insure the national defence against future crises.

American Admiral

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Freighter Aground

Off New York

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPHTM----- NEW YORK, Doe. 23 (UP)--The British freighter, City of Singapore sent u radio message at 10.20 m. to-day saying she was aground east of the Ambrose fightship, about one mile inside the entrance to New York Jarbour.

Vessel Refloated The City of Singapore has been refloated, says "Reuter",

She was apparently not seriously damaged.

TO DISCUSS WAR

LONDON, Dec. 28 (Reuter).----The South Rhodesian Minister of Justice and Defence is to visit London short- The enthusiastic response of this ly by air for discussions on the war. inernational city, he said, wat in- The main subject of his discussions deed indicative, coming as it does in will be war finance, but it is expected the dark hours of affliction throught that expansion of air training In which "our ittle country is passing" | Rhodesia, supply of Rhodesian pro-

United Preis.

ducts and the further use

of Rhodesian frukta will also be on the agenda,

RATIONING

AT HOME

12 Ounces Of Sugar Each Week

SPECIAL TO THE **TELEGRAPK" LONDON, Dec. 28 (UP).--

Dies In Brooklyn Britain will start sugar rations

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

on January 8 according to an WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, (UP) official announcement made to- The Navy Department announces the day. death of Rear Admiral Jullun C.

While the desire for a new order in Europe is thoroughly appreciated, fila Holiness' remarks, it is thought, an- ply criticism of Germany's war methods, which are fully justified in the opinion of German eireles, and the alleged intention of Britata and France to annihilate Germany is re-

The War Minister revealed that forded in these circles as a suficient while the budget to finance the pro- Townsend, 60, at the Brooklyn Naval be allowed 12 ounces sugar a week,

As from that date cach person will means to bring doubters over to Hit-Jected rearmament will be submitted Hospital. ler's side.

for approval to the Diet, an under-

Admiral Townsend was Command- Ment is also to be rationed in the The appointment by President standing has already been reachedant of the Fourth Naval District near future, although the amounts Roosevelt of personal representa- with the Government regarding the Headquarters at Philadelphia at the and the date from which the ralloning Bve to the Vatican is also regarded financing of the plan. with doubt by Germany, which sees In this a critical election move on the part of the President-Reuter,

No Official Commont

London, Dec. 20.

It is reported from Copenhagen-that

"As you know the prospect of dis- posing of the China Affair is still re-

time of his death.

will start, are yet to be revealed.

Bacon And Butter Alto LONDON, Dec, 28 (Reuter)—The official sugar rationing beghs in

bacon and buffer.

mote as it is attended by many dim- DANISH STEAMER Britain on January 8 together with

culties and all members of the nation are earnestly requested to live up to their firm determination and great patience and effectively participate

the Berlin correspondent of the in the campaign involving the gen- National Tidende states it is believed eral mobilisation of national re In some quarters of the German | sources.

capital that the object of the negotia-

Hons between: the Valleau and the "At a moment when no optimism is Italian Government is to develop a permitted with regard to the adjust- Stronger front against Communism ment 'of Japan's relations with

SUNK BY MINE

The Eugar ration will be 12 oz. per person per week.

All those in Britain must register LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter)-The for meal rationing by Monday week Danish alexner, Hunne, 1,080 tons, and the control of livestock heglos a

www sunk by a mine off the north-week later. east cool to-day.

Empire on the one hand and respond to the confidence the nation in plac ing in them

Trawler Believed

To Be Lost

bad to reply to the continued and various foreign Powers, the Imperial feinforced efforts of Moscow to carry Army is in a position to set on the through a Bolshevist world revolution, principal support for the general "It is a necessary to make com- The matter, however, is regarded | national campaign and by tackling | plete preparations in advance and an one of Internal policy as fun as the dimett altuation with a strict nt. ... put various plans into practice in a Italy la concerned and calls for no titudo and firm determination to steady and unfalling" - manner. — ing to an Admiralty announcement, omcial comment-Reuter.

"Feone "up to the adjust wishes of the Domet

LONDON DC Bà (Reuter) II. M. trawler Lochloon is overdue and must be presumed to be lost, accord-

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