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Thursday,

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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

R.

BIG RED OFFENSIVE ENDS IN STAGGERING DEFEAT

FROM PAGE ONE

January 25, 1940.

BRITAIN'S POSITION AS U.S. TREATY EXPIRES

FROM PAGE ONE

of opinion among 'British depart- mental heads,

that The Foreign Offlco feels

| PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

of the Sale by Public Auction] to be held on Monday, the 29th day of January, 1940, nt 3 p.m., M. Kerensky, in a letter to the "New

York Post." at the Offices of the Public M. Kerensky adds that in the pre-Britain should not take advantage of Works Department, by Order of sent conflict with Finland there is the opportunity presented by the His Excellency the Governor of doubt that revision of the Russo- United States. Other department, Finnish frontiers could have been such as the Treasury and the Minis- one Lot of Crown Land at Mong achieved by an amicable understand-try of Economic Warfare, feel that Kok, in the Colony of Hong Soviets Held Up At All Points

ing,

**- | Britain's policy towards Japan should be determined solely by her need for Kong, for a term of 75 years,

HELSINGFORS, Jan. 24 (Reuter). foreign exchange and additional with the option of renewal at al-There is no doubt that the Crown Rent to be fixed by the Soviet offensive around Lake Ladoga been held up by the Finns at all Surveyor of His Majesty the points. KING, for one further term of

new

The offensive in apparently on a larger esfe than any slice the early 75 years.

days of the war. The Soviets have Intending bidders are advised made a double attack, one to the that immediately after the dispo- forth of lake Ladoga and the other

on Karction. Iathmus. sal of the lot the Purchaser (if

Wave on Wave of Savirt

troops

markela.

Filipinos Sock Boycott SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UP)—)

Forty-eight thound Flipinos want the United States to place un en bargo on war shipments to Japan.

Relations Soviet

With Russia

LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter).-In the House of

Edition. February, 1940, both days inclu- not the applicant) will be required|camo against the Finnish defences. Vice-President, Mr. John Garner. I and that the full facts would be!

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& Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, South China Morning Post, Ltd., Wyndham Street.

CHIANG'S BITTER ATTACK ON WANG

FROM PAGE ONE

section of the Yangtze railway, tra- velling passes from

Nanking to

sive.

By Order of the Board,

W. F. SIMMONS,

Secretary, Hongkong, 25th January, 1940.

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Shanghal and gendumes to search the railway stations. He figures out that that the ANNUAL ORDINARY there measures will be helping to GENERAL MEETING of Share- ensure his personal safety. Fle is thinking of the time when he may have to fee for his life from Nanking to Shanghai by eher water or rall. "It may be said that Warur first Values his life; secondly his life, and thirdly, his Hre. With money in his pocket and his life secure, he may complacently lead the life of th Iabpbct, Aside from this he is not bothering about anything else."

holders will be held at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Hong Kong, on Thursday, the 15th February, 1940, at 11.00 AM, for the purpose, of receiving the Report of the Direc- tors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st. December, 1939:

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Saturday, 3rd, February to Thurs-

Wang Balked By Japanoso "However, Japan has balked all of Wang's demands. The Japanese in- sisted that Wang sign an agreement first before turning over the $40,000,- ,000. This explain why Wang was day, 15th February, both days anxious to get into power and he had to sign the agreement on December 30 in its entirety.

inclusive.

"The revelation of the secret agree- JOHN D. AIUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers.

ment proves that Wang's so-called peace movement is nothing but n movement designed to sell out the country; that Konoye's new order in

Hongkong 23rd. January, 1940,

East Asla uims at the complete sub NOTICE TO SHIPPERS jugation of China.

If Chle does not resolutely resist and bring about the downfall and

annihilation of the enemy militarists, not only will Chin be jeopardized.

This

may

gravely convince

Notice thereby given that

Record Flight

Commons to-day, Mr. Neville Chamberlain expressed regret that he was not yet in a position to give a definite date for the issue of a White Paper dealing with the negotiations between the British and Soviet governments.

Answering a supplementary question on the date of publica tion of the Anglo-Soviet White Paper, Mr. Chamberlain gave an assurance that the delay int Recalled publication was not caused by A petition signed by laman was received by the Senate Foreign the fact that the documents Relations Committee to-day.

Participant Among were being edited in any way, The petition was submitted by the:

R.A.F. Casualtics to deposit with an authorised but failed to break through. The

Flats claim officer who will be present at the over 1,000 men norils of Lake Ladogas result of a routine vote, tie

LONDON, Jan. 24. (Reuter). was contained in three albums, and given.

Requires Careful Consideration Among the 68 officers and sale, the sum of two

hundred alone.

petition was submitted to the com-

Asked by Major General Sir other ranks dead or missing con-- dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum

Aircraft Busy

Alfred Knox whether in view of the tained in the last list of Air miller. will be refunded on payment of

The petition was forwarded to the unprovoked aggression Finland, Meanwhile Russian aircraft con- Senate by Mr. Harold Ickes, Secrethe Government would now break Force casualties is the name of the Purchase price.

tinue to bomb central and southerntary of the Interior, whose brief ac off relations with Russlu. Mr. Flight Sergeant T. D. Dixon, PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Pinland, four hospitals belag hit. An companying letter stated that the Chamberlain declared that the decls"killed on active service."

air-raid shelter in a small town also petition was received from Mr. Ion whether or not to break off re- 1148 ccved a direct hit, and 10 people Francis Sayre, the Philippine High Tations with the Soviet Government Dixon was meinber of the crew was one that would require most of a Vickers-Wellesley long-range Washington ofteals state that the cureful consideration in all its aspects. alrcraft which won petition would be fled for inspection

It was not one to be dealt with distance record for Britain in 1038

IFI 7 question by the committee together with the satisfactorily

and

Dixon's machine was forced down other communications of like nulure) answer. received from various parts of the

through lack of petrol at Koepang, Timor, after covering 0,700 miles, country, and throughout the world on

300 miles above the record. behalf of and against on enbargo,

1 No. of

Begistry No.

Adjoining No. 4211.

Kowloon Inland

"Kowicon Inland Les

Lots Nos. 4180 & 4181

Canton Road, Mong Kok.

Locality

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Contents in

About

sq. feet.

11.180

ANG ARASINA TE1

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Anz. Reat.

[ Upset Price

$ 206

$ 16,770

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were killed.

that the Russlan

fost

six

It is ometally confirmed that Soviet bombers were shut down on Tuesday and unofficial reports say that three more were brought down.

Large sections of Finland's popula- tlon who spend many hours in air raid shelters, and the authorities are now urging them to get at least one hat meal a day.

Workers and employers have come to an agreement to settle any ques

between them by

tlons friendly

Commissioner, "

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Governor's Bowls Team Beaten

Japan is Watched SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jun. 24 (UP),~~ The State Department's announced The following is the result of the intention to permit future Japanese-friendly game of bowls Government | American commercial relations to de- House played against Mr. G. Bray- pend upon Far Eastern developments, Deld's fram yesterday at Government is receiving increislast support among House members of the Foreign Relations,

Commiltre.

Russian Stakes HELSINGFORS, Jan. 24 (Reuter), -As violent fighting continues north of Lake Ladoga, where the Russians are attempting to

enks, it becomes more evident that turn the Finns' the Soviet Command le staking great deal on the offensive.

Fighting is now concentrated along Japan's disregard for treaties. I feel the only railway in the district, part warranted part under Russion coniel." of which is in Finnish hands and a severance of all relations with

Difficult Torrain

the

Senator William King to-day was outspoken on the subject. He de clared: "I have been very critical of

Japan."

now in demanding the

Senators Tom Connaly and George

In addition to the alleged viola; lions of United States' rights and interests in the Far East, Ameries contends that the military occupa tion of China, in itself, is a direct violation of Japan's pledge given in the Nine Tower Treaty and the Kellogg-Brland Pack.

to be held on Monday, the 29th The terrain over which the Russians Norris adopted a less decisive alti- are trying to advance consists largely tude, contenting themselves by saying day of January, 1910, nt 3 p.m..of forests and marshes. There. Is that there was no reason to hur at the Offices of the Public (only one mult road in the whole new treaty, Senator Connaly said: Works Department, by Order of district, but possession of it would: The world is not going to stop when

take the Russians into the heart of the treaty expires.“ His Excellency the Governor of Finland.

Violation Of Treaties one Lot of Crown Land at Mong held their own

Hitherto the Finns appear to have,

against successive Kok, in the Colony of longwaves of Russian attacks, and Kong, for a term of 75 years,that fighting in this sector continued Finnish communique to-day slates with the option of renewal at a violently all day. Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years. Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispe sal of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised NOTICE TO SHIPPERS officer who will be present at the

but the fate of the Powers concerned freight rates will be increased by with the Pacific will also be Imperilled.

approximately 15% effective Feb- friendly Powers that behind the ruary 23, 1940. A now tariT is fawning policy of the enemy vis-a-vis the United States and Soviet Russia, now in preparation. his professed intention of a read- justment of the relations With the Powers is turboured in boundless ambitions.

After signing the treacherous agreement, Wang will do his best to gather all traitors for the formation of a puppet regime. He may also entertain the preposterous hope of inducing third Powers to recognize his puppet regime. Even if such re- -cognition-is-withheld-Wang's gover- ment will provoke incidents and force third Powers to establish contact with his regime."

SHETLAND

BOMBING

|

FROM PAGE ONE

Explosions were heard by town- prople.

Dodged Behind Clouds LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter}.- Three planes, believed to be Germans, new high over Shetlands to-day, The air-raid warning lasted-half an hour, British fighters ascended but falled to make contact.

An eye-witness stated that the planes dodged behind the clouds and one dived towards the harbour but did not attack it, though 11 steamer was moored at the quay.

· HONGKONG/CARIBBEAN SEA PORTS RATE- AGREEMENT

•Hongkong, January 24, 1940.

sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum Notice is hereby given that will be refunded on-payment-of- freight rates will be increased by the Purchase price. approximately 15% effectiva Feb- PARTICULARS OF THE ruary 23, 1910. A new tariff is now in properation.

HONGKONG/PÁNAMA FREIGHT

CONFERENCE.

Hongkong, January 22, 1940,

BRITAIN'S POLICY

UNCHANGED

FROM PAGE ONE

Mr. Neville Chamberlain, to the House of Commons to-day.

Replying to a question, Mr. Cham- berlain said that the Japanese Gov-

It is learned that six bombs were, dropped. Four fell in a sparsely-crament had, on January D, insued a populated district where no milltary objectives exist.

No damage is reported.

Air Ministry's Report

No; of Sala

Registry No.

Locality

Kowloon Island Los

Mong Kok and Tong Mi Road, Adjoining Kowloon

Inland Lot No, 418,

Boundary Mosaurements

N

B. X. W.

As per salo

plan.

Contents in

Angel Of Mons"

It is contended that the Japanese

Finnish soldiers in the front de- clare thint. they have seen the "Angel of Mons" in the form of a large white attempt to gain international recogni Agure of an angel with arms Dut-on for a new order East Asja" stretched protectively facing towards is an effort to legalise the series of the Russian iles.

acts committed in violation of her Over 600 men have referred to this treaty pledges and of international apparition lo varying terms of be-law, #et or disbellef,

TURKO-GERMAN TRADE PACT

The present attitudo of the State Department appears to be to make no further treatles with Japan until some of the treaties to which both are purtles are accorded more ob- servation.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" with Germany, The agreement will ANKARA, Jun. 24 (Domel)-The provide for trade between the twe LOT.Turkish Government announces that countries of lens than £1,000,000

it would shortly sign a trade accord per annum.

4 cous

1q. feet

$106

Ann. Rent

SWEDISH SHIP SUNK BY REDS

Upser

Prica

19,775

Of Burglaries

Police Clear Up My stery GANG BROKEN UP. BUT "BRAINS" STILL FREE

A series of burglaries in Kowloon dating from last year to this month were cleared up by the police following the arrest of Chan Sum who appeared with three others, including a woman, before Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy to-day.

Chon faced six charges of burglary, mond ring, but that was said to havel while Cheung Bun, 39, was charged been sold in Mocso by the person not with possession of u clamp, Yuen arrested. Hon-chung, 18, was charged with

altering and burglary and Lal Hop- yee, 26, married woman, was charged with receiving stolen property.

statement claiming that the move- ment for the forïuation of a new Central Government was gathering

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 25, strength, and that Japan would ac- (Reuter).-A Finnish stoamer cordingly assist In the formation of

was sunk yesterday as the result the new Govemment. LONDON. Jan. 24 (UP). The Air Mr. M. P. Price, Labour M.P. for of a concentrated attack by six Ministry's communique on the Shet-Forest of Dent, thanked the Prime Soviet bombers near the Aaland A party of delectives saw land rald states: This morning Minister "for his important aasur-Islands. enemy aircraft bombed cargo vessels ance.**

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Now Year's Eve Burglary Chan, with the same man, entered At the same time on December 31, 787 Nathan Road, second floor, and Lel and Cheung were discharged. stolo clothing and jewellery worth Det.-Sergeant Show sald on Jan- $13.00; some of this had been found. anry 19, at 4 a.m., Chan was arrested Chan featured in two other bur in lane at the buck of Nathan Road. Aiaries perpetrated on January 17 at bag con- 705 Nathan Road, becond floor, and taining parts of a clamp hanging on on January 18, at 785 Nathara Road, a waterpipe. They saw Chan come second floor. In the first case cloth- of the Shetlands.

No fewer than 15 bomba were down the pipe, with a clomp in his ing valued at $16 was stolen, and in "The "une-'aircraft,

He asked, however, whether Mr. dropped all round the Jater passed Chamberlain was

vessel, and hand. Chan later admitted several the second, clothing and jewellery over the islands, dropping bombs on former collaborators with

aware that two although no direct hit was secured burglaries and the method of the incorlands.

Wang the hull was so battered by the con-rance in

en- to the total value of $220 was taken They material damage.

caused no Ching-wei hed recently deserted him cussions that it sank.

each case was similar-away; $202 worth of the stolen arli- and were now in Hongkong.

clamp being used to expand iron burs cles were recovered. Pawn Liekets "Fighter aircraft were to give combat, but the enemy took Price, "a still further

The crew look to the boats and on premises. despatched Does that not indicate," asked Mr. were then machine-gunned by the

relating to a great quantity of the refuge to low-lying clouds and es- Great Brain should have no rela-safc.

reason why Soviet planes. Only 15 are reported heen 18 such eases in six months.

The Det-Sergeant said there had goods were found in Chan's address. caped."

"Brains Of The Gang" Lens with any puppet Government?"

The Premier:

A German vessel, which had gone As we are not

Det.-Sergeant Show sald "The having any relations with them, I do but not, lift.

eground close by, was also bombed not think it matters."

No U.S. Aviation Fuel For Reds WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Reuter),

-The State Department has rovented that reports that the Soviets dre using Americon aviation petrol are

unfounded.

Only two barrels of aviation spirit were brought from the United States in the first 11 months of the last year although 900,000 barrels of other grades of petrol were purchased.

Bright Trading On

Stock Exchange

AMERICAN LOAN

TO. FINLAND

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Router). -The bill to double the capital of the Export and Import Bank avail- able for foreign loans makes mention of Finland, but authorises the Bank to make any loan that may be recommended na desirable.

по

The question will be referred to the Foreign Relations Committee for Its recommendation.

Under the present regulations, no at $30,000,000. country is permitted a loan in excess

LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter)-On the Stock Exchange to-day, gilt-edged securities and home rails were again improved, Industrials uttracted more actively bought, prices rising sharply, attention.

Kaffre Infially were dull, but later Wall Street was steady.

Deanna DURBIN FIRST LOVE

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Burglaries Described - Sergeant Shaw, Chan entered the brains of the whole gang and I am On October 18, 1039, sald. Det.- person who is not in custody is the

third floor of 150 Laichikek Road afraid we have not caught him. Hoj with another man not in custody, is the leader of the gang; we know Articles stolen included jewellery to him, but have been unable to find the value of $50, of which $31 worth him. This has been going on since hind been recovered.

The property lasi June and lately, has been hap- was pawned at a shop in Queen's pening in Nathan Road between Road wast, te

Prince Edward Road and Boundary On November 12, 1930, Chan en Street, every other night, tered the second floor of 18 Kilung men were sent to patrol there and Police- Street with another man. Clothing they arrested Chan." and Jewellery, worth $44, were stolen;

Mr. Macfadyen reterring to Chan:

and $29 worth, had been recovered. "He has been very consistent; almost The jewellery was sold and had been every month."

melted down at the Tung Ban gold-

To Chan, Mr. Macfadyen said that mith shop Queen's Road Central. though he had no previous con- Chan received $12.80 for the gold, vicilon and might have been in- The remainder of the property was fluenced by another persÓN. recovered through pawn tickets found offences had been very consistent In Chan's house,

and did not call for a light tenco

At 3 am, on December 13, Chan, accompanied by another, entered the second floor of 779 Nathan Road and stole clothing and jewellery valued at

his

60.0- Chan was sentenced to a total of nine menths hard labour

"Yuen," whi ̈ had a previo

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102, of which $13 worth lind been viction, was sentenced to four recovered, The haul included a dia-] months' hard labour.

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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI, Jan. 25 (UP),—Ac- cording to the local office of Wong Ching-wel's party, the Tsingiao con- ference has decided that the Wang Ching-wel regime will be named the 14 National Government of China,

The capital will remain at Nanking and the Kuomintang dag will remain 23 as the national emblem.

It is stressed that important ques- tions will be discussed. at the forth- coming meeting In Shanghai during 63 February.

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Dealing with peace prospects, Wang's organ the "Central China Dally News" to-day declared: The principle points for peace to be ear- ried out with Japan call for com "Nancy Fan", RY, and Others: operation on an equal basis and the Nancy and Sluggo are brooding some-readjustment of relations with third." where in the Pacifle. They will re- Powers. commence their adventures as soon "Through such 1 readjustment

as the American mail arrives.--Ed. China will rid herself of reliance:

"Offended": We think you are in on third Powers, but will continue the wrong. The coins are still legal to respect the legial and legitimate- tender.-Ed,

interesis of those Poyrers."

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