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Webb Miller's Graphic Eye-Witness Details of Air Raids Colony's MRS. ROOSEVELT RED RETREAT IN SALLA Export

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By WEBB MILLER

"United Press" War Correspondent

HELSINGFORS, JAN. 19 (UP)-STALIN'S RED VULTURES AGAIN BOMBED HELSING- FORS TO-DAY.

MANY OTHER TOWNS ALSO SUFFERED FROM INCENDIARY AND HIGH EXPLOSIVE MISSILES.

But, so well are the people drilled, the only casualty was one woman.

un-

While the Russians maintained their doubted superiority in the air, Finland was taking revenge on the northern, central and Salla fronts, hammering the weakening Red positions and, ospecially at Salla, threatening the Russian spaar- head which earlier had sought to cross Finland's "Waist".

Three air raid alarms kept Helsingfors on the alert throughout the afternoon,

The first was at 2.25 p A second wave of Russian

5 p.m. planes appeared five minutes later and the third

came over at 3 p.m.

wave

and

The raiders dropped bombs on the east, west north outskirts of the capital, Icaving the heart of the city unscathed.

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From the tower of the Torni Hotel, I watched the white clouds of smoke and dust billowing skywards

bombs exploded in Porvoo.

A few minutes later there were heavy detonations in the direction of Hyvinkan, north of Helsingfors.

SENATOR BORAH WEAKER

Altogether, I counted twenty ex- plosions.

Although the noise of the bombers | was audible in the city it way im pansible, despite clear weather, to [see the ralders.

All setvity in the elty was Clear was given.

SUR-

End Expected Any ended until 4.30 pmn., when the All

Time Now

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Reds Falling Back

NEUTRALS' NIGHTMARE

How the Dutch soo, the war. Cartoon from De Groene, of Amsterdam.

Denmark Determined

To Maintain Neutrality

Hertzog Wants Separate Peace

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Taboos

FURTHER war measures controlling com- munications into and out of Hongkong are published in to-day's Government "Gazette," prohibiting the conveyance or transmission, otherwise than by post, of a number of articles includ- ing newspapers, books, photographs, photographic film and postage or revenue stamps..

CAPE TOWN, Jan. 20 (UP). — General Hertzog, PROHIBITED ARTICLES the Anglophobe of German

The order states that on extraction who lost his and after January 1 of this Premiership when, in Sep-year no person shall convey tember, he opposed South to or from the Colony, Africa's overwhelming deci-otherwise than by post, the sion to range herself with following articles:

the

rest of the British Commonwealth in the war with Germany, is making another bid for peace.

Any newspaper, book, or other printed, manuscript or type- portions from them. script publication, or cutting ar

photographic film which has been exposed in a camera, whether de veloped or not, or other descriptive lar pictorial representation, or litera- ature for the blind.

a

Any map, plan, sketch, drawing He has notified his succes-print, photograph, phatogenphile plate sor, General Smuts, that he intends to introduce into Parliament on Tuesday motion calling

- for separate peace between South Africa and Germany. The motion is propagandic, as it has no chance of success.

Since he lost the Premiership, his United Party has been in by words, signs or otherwise. Opposition exile.

Any postage or revenue stamps, Any impression of any die, seal ur amp of any Government depart- man, diplomatic, naval, military and alt turce authority appointed by or acting on behalf of His Majesty.

Any letters or memoranda. Any article recording information

Exemptions

into the Great War in 1914-also un-t a port of arrival or departure for

The order does not apply to any Fought Against British

non-postal prohibited-artelo-In General Hertzog was born in 1803 respect of which the persons sending and studied low at Amsterdam. lie or conveying it has previously ob- fought against the British in the tained a permit from the Censor, or Bour War.

In the case of any article in transit COPENHAGEN, Jan. 19 (Reuter)-If necessary, He restated South Africa's entry which lins been submitted voluntarily Denmark must use the means. at her disposal to protect

successfully—and when, at the end exumination by the Censor. LONDON, Jan. 19 (Bouter)-Re- and ensure respect for her peace and independence. of 1916, some of the Dutch rose in Non-postal prohibited articles con- WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UP).]ports from Finland indiente that the

revolt under Maritz, Hertzog did not veyed by an accredited representative -It is officially announced that Soviets are st. falling back and that)

A resolution, drafted by the condemn, but did not aid the insurg-of His Majesty's Service are also in places they have retreated some 301

representatives of all parties in foot in both camps.

ents. He was accused of having a exempt from this order. Senator William Borah was "a miles.

HONGKONG the Forlketing, with the excep

Exemption is further given to any little 'weaker" at 2.45 p.m., and Finnish patrols are following them

Throughout the Great War his non-postal prohibited article which the doctors were unable to tell closely and there was heavy, fighting

tion of Communists and National policy was anti-British and eventually is a document from a shipping, air- when a sudden change in his way, 20 iles west of Salta.

lo-day at Mucrkljaervi on the rail- TO VOTE Socialists, has been prepared to he began to talk of a republic and craft company or business firm nd- secession. His party remained in a dressed to a master, captain, agent, condition could be expected. Although Maerkljarvi is only a

political wilderness until he rave an owner or charterer of a ship or air- The resolution, tabled to-day, adds undertaking that it would not attempt, craft, provided that the document Afternoon callers at the Senator's all village, it is an important point Urban Council Election that it is agreed on all sides in Den- whilst in power, to secade from the relates to the business for which it

breause the rond from Salla

Is to be conveyed and is necessary Kunsmo bronches there,

far the proper conduct of much busi- ness; I submitted to the Censor for examination auki пpproval before de. livery to the addressee, and is de- posited and retained in a bag sealed in a manner prescribed by the Censor.

Included Mrs. apartment Garner, wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Edward Gann, sister of the late Vice President Charles Curtis, and

ton.

Sembro Senate

"Spearhead" Retreating The retreating Soviets appear

to

First In Eight Years

Notification that a

this effect.

mark that the neutrality of the Britial Commonwealth. country must be maintained and assures the Government of the

ynenney Forkating's support, to this end.

to has occurred on the "Urban

Lowlands Tension Slackens BRUSSELS, Jun 19 (Bcuter) — Government There is a slackening in the tension

NEW YORK, Jan. 19' (Reuter).---

WESTERN FRONT

Small Patrol Skirmish

the Right Reverend James E. Free-have been the spearhead of the Council necessitating an election man, Episcopal Bishop of Washing-Russian drive, and at one time they

the were almost half-way across Fin-is given in in large land's "walst line" to the Gulf Floral tributes arrived numbers they included a spray from Bothnia.

of Gazette issued to-day. Nomina-in the Lowland countries. the Japanese Embassy.

tions of candidates to fill the It is announced that leave for the The Finns are in a strong position vacancy are invited.

Belgian army will soon be resumed. north of Salla, and it is thought that, their best plan would be to try and WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (UP)-drive a wedge down into the present January 1932.

The Just election was held in

Nazi Weapon Fails

PARIS, Jan, 19 (Reuter),~~A milit- The Senate convened at noon to-day Russian positions. for a sombre_six minute session in

It is pointed out that each nomina-Discussing the rest to the Lowland ary observer describes a small patrol which only the most routine business, Air Strafing Continues

tion must be in writing, signed by countries, the "New York Times" skirmish on the Western Front. twa electors, countersigned by

About 28 Germans, he says, mado the says that it intimidation was intended was transacted.

Attaches explained that a Satur-An

HELSINGFORS. Jan, 19 (Reuter). candidate and delivered in a sealed by these recurring alarms, it, should a sudden attack on the French with

oficial Finnish communiquel day bession--an unusual procedure so reports that on Wednesday 300 bonus envelope to the Presiding Oineer at clear to the Germans by this time hand grenades. The French replied with heavy Are and, leaving their carly in the year if no pressing bust were dropped by the Soviets in than 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January trighten the Allies into a super-hundred yards.

the Registry, Supreme Court not later that the weapon has falled.

It by these alarms 1 is hoped to shelter, pursued the Nazis for several ness is on hand has been ordered southem and south-western Finland, 31. owing to the desire of Senators to but that only slight damage was done,į

This, apparently, was an unexpect- maintain a very close watch on

Nomination forms may be obtained Munich, it is based on an utter mis- Others were dropped in northern at the Registry Supreme Court, understanding of the British, Frenched manoeuvre, for it took the Senator Borah's condition.

Finland, but to no effect.

and neutral psychology.

mana by surprise, and severni allghtly The Senators have scant Intercsi in Helsingfors had an air alarm Inst-ferred to in section 3 of the Urban cressive in potency and deprives any

where the registers of electors re- Every time it is used it is less pro-{ wounded men were cantured. logislative subjects. Everywhere ongjing 50 minutes, but as yet there is no Council hears the question: "How's Borah?" news of actual raids.

Ordinance, 1935 may ba

eventual onslaught of the element of Inspected. Soviet air raida yesterday caused

surprise, which alone night, bring In Doop Coma

It is pointed out that it is the the death of one person and injury 10 duty of every candidate to satisty WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Reuter). 43 in the entire country,

himself that his nomination form is -Senator Born is still. in a deep

The Finns shot down three Soviet correctly completed before delivery coma. There is apparently no hope. planes during the day.

thereof to the Presiding Officer.

Goodwill Flight

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Reds Lose 205 Planes HELSINGFORS, Jon, 10 (Reuter), GRAF SPEE AFTERMATH -It is announced here to-day that during the seven weeks

war,

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 19 (Re- 205 Soviet planes Wants of the War

tar) Dutch Airmail aeroplane down and that a number of other arrived here tills morning on a good-losses may be revealed when the will night. It carried nino passengers snow molts. and was met by the Netherlands The Russians have also lost 434 Consul

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NAZIS TOLD TO REMOVE WRECK

success.

Norway Faces War Threat

OSLO, Jari. 18 (Router).-Danger of war was the subject of a talk given by King Haakon of Norway at a dinner on Thursday night,

Although so far Norway has been away to avoid war, many difficultien are confronted here. There is onui ray of hope however the solidarity

of the Norwegian people,

King Hankon was confident' that this would enable them to maintain a PARIS, Jan, 19 (Reuter)-It free and independent Norway. is understood that the Govern- M. Hambro, the Premier, rald that ment of Uruguay has sent to Finland for an early and honour- their thoughts and good wishes went note to Germany requesting that able peace.

CHANGE IN RATES the wreck of the Graf Spee be

removed within 60 days no it is

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The existing valuation of the tenements In Hongkong has a danger to shipping on the River born wholly adopted as the valuation for the nine months from Plato, MN July 1, 1940 16 March 31, 1941, according to a notification in the

The obteat of the note is to catablish Government "Gazette” this morning.

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Efficiency Medal

Company Servant, Maite HAM, Britto, of the Hongkon Volunteer Oriencë Corus bei been swiided the,

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VANDALS IN OUR MIDST

By JOHN BLUNT Ger-REFORE I even commence to

collect my thoughts, I will preface my remarks with the assertion that the overwhelm. ing majority of people who read this, will agree with whatever strictures I may pass

I am taking it for granted that the heading (which is not composition)—refers

my treoal

to

For the past couple of years or "80, a state of affairs has developed. In. this Colony of ours, which can only be referred to na a "rocket." ·

The beauty of our countrysido is belig sacrificed to this racket, and the amazing part in that no, effeclive steps || have,`ar, kro being taken to combat

the

Many decades ago, those who were

entrusted with the development of

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Reuter).-Mrs. Roosevelt has permitted her name to go forward as one of the sponsors of the National Commitice for the Chinese Industrial Co-Operatives now being formed in New York.

The Co-Operatives havo been working In unoccupied China for 18 months, settling some

of China's countless war refugees in new homes and industries in West China.

The New York Commitice will endeavour to raise a fund to increase and extend the work.

NAZIS' GREATEST DANGER

R.A.F. Cameras Which

Reveal Vital Secrets

LONDON, Jan. 19 (Router). The Air Ministry has released a number of photographs taken by the R.A.F. over Germany.

These chow an astonishing amount of detail regarding aerodromes, sub. siitute landing grounds, ports, naval bases, rallways, canals, rivers, mill- tars and commercial roads.

Know Everything

It is stated that all movements are soon known to the Alles, who have a definite advantage in the matter of information.

Much useful work is done by com- parison with earlier photographs of the same scent.

Each plane carries two enmeras de signed to work in the worst cir- cumstances. During reconnaissance (ghts, Britah aircraft avoid contact with the enemy, for they seek in- formation more usiful to the Allies than the possible destruction of a German acroplane.....

Vortical & Oblique Camoras They fly in a straight level course over their objectives, using the ver lical camera at a height of 2,000 feet and the oblique camera from 1,000 fect or less when necessary.

Within three hours of the aircraft return, the photographs are being edited by experte, to whom a stereoscope and magnißers reveal much unseen even by trained aerial observers,

Announcing

"The Glory"

Real

The "Telegraph" has obtained the serial rights of the fam- ous American book, "The Real Glory".

It begins next Monday... a specially written and dramatised version of the story of tho Philippines.

The author is Charles L. Clifford who has written several serials for the "Saturday Evening Post" and other top-notch American publica-

tions.

"The Real Glory" la the story of the Philippines" birin as a nation and ́s people. It. conoclas the soldiers who were officers of the Philippine Constabulary, and opens on a chapter of history with which many old Hongkong residents will be farmiliar."

Interest is loni to this serialisation by the fact thai a Hollywood version of the story will shortly. be seen In Hongkong... theatres. The picturisation has been produced by United Artists, aud. had been the sublock; of; protests · by Proakdent Quezon and other Philippins. Ienders.

Don't miss the opening chapter of "The Real Glory, ́beginning; nöxt. Monday.

Japanese Steamer

Hongkong, realised that the ugliness Strands Off Antwerp

of the barren hilla might be trans- formed into a background---"where every prompset piensas."

CHRUBS and trees were imported. The work became so obviously. BecsInTy that a "Botanical

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and

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Jan. 19 (Domel)—The. N.Y.K. Hider Talma Marsi, 6,095 ions, ran aground near Bhelde off Antwerp while entering port this morning in

The damage is reported to be,

plight