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Hongkong NAZIS FEVERISH

Refugees

Tai Hang Squatters Camp Has 920

According to the latest report is- sued by the Medient authorkiles the Chinese refugees and destitutes in Government camps are as follow:

In urban areas, civilians-King's Park 1,314 on March 9, as compared with 1,210 for March 2; Malauchung 1.338, as compared with 1,325; North Point 1,412, as compared with 1,417 and Morrlton Hill 445, as compared with 440.

In urban area, soldiers.-In hos- pital 16 on March 9, as compared with 17 on March 2 and Argyle Street 000, as compared with 606.

In the Tai Hang Squatters Comp $20 were accommodated! on March D, the name number on March 2.

Rural areas At Kam Tin 1,980 on March 0, as compared with 1,924 on March 2 and Son Ult Ling 222, as

compared with 300.

The grand total un March was 0.335, as compared with 0,272 on March 2, showing an increase of 03.

Carnival Dance

The Royal Engineers' Old Com- raden Association are holding a Carnival Dance on St. Patrick's Eve, ilotel. March 16 at the Peninsuln from 0.30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

EFFORTS TO GET RUMANIAN OIL

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reu- of ter)-In the House Commong to-day, Mr. Ronald Cross, the Minister of Economie Warfare, in reply to a question whether during recent weeks German Inicrests Had intensiiled their efforts to acquire con trol of Rumanian oil comi. panies, said that the Govern ment was fully aware that German interests were con. stantly making every effort to increase the quantities of oil uvailable for purchase by Germany.

This at all times was the subject of close attention by the Government.

U.S. NAVAL EXPANSION

Huge Expenditure Bill Is Passed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Mar. 12 WASHINGTON,

Music will be provided by the Dance Orchestra of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Scots, by kind permission of Lleut,-Col. D. J. McDougall, R.E. and Officers. There will be novelties (UI).The House of Represen-

the

Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

PEACE IN FINLAND

ů

'FROM PAGE ONE

here to speculate on the prospects of | mediation in Europe's major war!

Increased Importance has been at-. tached to tho. Wellen Mission, and neutral quarièra havo expressed the view that the Flaniali peace may en- courage President Roosevelt to sug- gest mediation in the Allied-German conflict in which a stalemate is ex- pected to continue because the Fin- nish peace will enormously reduce the possibility of creating A now battlefront in Scandinavia.

Other

expected repercusions clude a further cementing of the Soviet-German partnership because Russia will be able now to give more economic help.

in-

Fate Of Petsamo In Balanco HELSINGFORS, Mnr. 12 (Neuter), -The Russians are ready to make conclusions concerning Petsamo nc- enrding to information from a usually weil-informed source here.

To Meet Stalin & Molotoff LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)—Ac- cording to a Stockholm report given by the Parla radio, the Finnish dela- gation will meet M. Stalin and M. Molotof to-night.

Franco's 50,000 Man

PARIS, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-It is understood that the 50,000 men men- tioned by M. Daladier in his state- ment in the Chamber to-day referred only to the French contingent of the Allied Expeditionary Force for Fin- land,

Plead Ignorance STOCKHOLM, Mar. 12 (Reuter). Finnish Legution here in- formed "Reuter" at 7.15 pm:

"We have so far no information that the Soviet terms have been accepted by the Finns or that the negotiations. have been concluded.”

and spot prizes. A free ferry witatives to-day approved leave Kowloon Public Pler at 2.15 Vinson Naval Expansion BillThe

after a four hour debate. a.m. fur Hongkong.

Admission is Ladies $1.50, Gents

"Let Europe know we can speak $2. Tables may be reserved on ap the language of force," urged Repre- plication to the Manager, Peninsula sentative Carl Vinson, sponsor of the Hotel, (Tel. 58081): S. S. Pearson, B and Chairman of the Naval R.E., C.E. Office, Command Head-Aftales Committee when he opened quarters, (Tel. 34121 Ex. 23).

the debate.

cheap insurance for the "This peace and security of this country,, nd it is our first duty to have a Navy adequate for the protection of the United States."

BRITISH TROOPS

IN FRANCE

London, Mar. 12.

BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES

FROM PAGE ONE

Pope Cautious With Ribbentrop

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter) -- An interesting account of Herr the von Ribbentrop's vilt to Pope is culled by "The Times" from a trustworthy _source In Rome, which states that Ribben- trop asked whether the Pope was prepared to support a peace plan If one was advanced by Germany or a friendly Stale.

He received the reply that any eventual support would be con-

duc ditional upon

reparalan belor made not only to Roman Catholics, but non-Roman Catho- lles who had been ill-treated in Foland.

The Pope is understood to have dwelt upon the injustices done to Foland and other countries like Czecho-Slovakia, and it is be- lieved that his support for any peace proposals must depend upon their conforming to the flye points laid down in his Christmas Allocution.

Ribbentrop mado an un#BCOCKS- ful attempt to persuade the Pope not to allow the Vatican broad- casis upon the Naxi atrocities to continue. The German envoy explain Germany's Bought relations with the Soviet and to win Papal sympathy by arguing that Nazilam had rescued not

only Germany, but also the Roman Calbolic Church from Bolshevism, and ho tried to make out that German-Soviet relations were merely economic and that Germany had been driven to her present situation by Britain.

War-Time Difficulties

Of The Press

March 13, 1940.

AID FROM ALLIES

Troops Standing By To

Go To Assistance

Paris, Mar. 12.

Addressing the Chamber of Deputies to-day the Prime Minister, M. Duladler, declared that 50,000 French and British troops were

standing by ready to assist the Finns Make sure

that

they of a

in their fight against the Russians.

M. Dalndier declared were walling only for the outcome of the present peace negotiations.— Reuter.

Offers By Britain

London, Mar. 12. It is learned that the offer of all possible aid to Finland mentioned by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons yesterday was made to the Finnish Government In more than one communication which reached Helsingfors before the Finnish dele gation left to discuss peace terms in Moscow.

It was authoritatively stated this morning that no communication had been received from the Finnish Government in regard to this offer. So far as is known in London, the Finnish delegation is still in Moscow, ---Reuter.

on

Statement Approved

London, Mar. 12. In addition to approving the action of Government in refusing to pass the Soviet terms to Finland, British Presa commentators general- ly convey their realisation that Fin- land's decislon, when reached, is likely to have a big effect on the future course of European history.

are All commentators, however, content to leave the verdlet to Fin- land's free choice now that she is apprised of the Allies' willingness to Assist her if necessary.

could

The Daily Telegraph writes that it is inconceivable that any doubt be felt in Scandinavin of the effect of submission to Russia's full demands. Suggestions are afloat of Sweden's willingness to counter-sign Russia's latest revised terms with guaran tee to assist Finland in the event Russla is attempting aggression in

go and no further" would have a future. Such "thus for shalt thou vuluc

which the Finns can best Dssess,

The News Chronicle says that the Allied offer could only be partially effective since Sweden will not at passage for may change her mind if Finland decides to_fight on.

Face Consorship And B.B.C. Competition LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter). -The increased frequency of $655,000,000 Expenditure WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 (Reuter).scale with masses of modern equip- the Empire bulletin of the B.B.C. The War Minister, Mr. Oliver-The House of Representatives to-ment and ammunition which modern was mentioned at the annual warfare necessitated was only taken meeting of the Empire Press Stanley. introduced the Army day passed and sent to the Senate a estimates in the Cominons to-day Bill authorising the expenditure of a year ago.

The expansion of the British Ex-Union, over which Major J. J. 5050,000,000 on the expansion of the

con-Astor presided. stating that Britain needed

peditionary Force in France army in order to alleviate the burden, nited States Navy and its air force inued, he said, and the number of Addressing the meeting, Major

the nex war from the shoulders In of the Innd

next two years,

the moment provide The Bill is designed to give the British troops in France to-day was Astor discussed the handicaps impos- of the French.

among Indicated that British troops in United States fleet 21 new combat about double what they had in Octo-ed by the war conditions upon the foreign troops, but Sweden

overseas Press which had, ships, 22 auxillary vessels and 1,011 ber. Every day saw some increase approximately

other things, to contend with trans- mission and censorship delays, and the fact that sometimes messages for overseas were censored while their contents were passed for publication in the United Kingdom.

numbered

21hich Is twice the number war planes.

The number was The B met little opposition. last October.

every day, he

naid.

increasing

Possibly referring to Finland, Mr. Stanley Bald."It would be Improper and undesirable to forecast the task the British army might be called on

the future."-United] to tuin Preas.

in

Crews Rescued From Two

Mr. Welles At No. Sunk Trawlers 10 Downing St. LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter). The

crew of the British steamer, Gardenia, LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-Mr.3,745 tons, have landed on the east Sumner Welles Junched with Sir John coast from a trawler which rescued Simon at No. 11 Downing Street to them after the Gardenia had been day then had a short talk with Sirf sunk following an explosion. Alexander Cadogan after which they went to the Admiralty-

Winston

in their sirength.

six

he

Mr. Stanley said that when recently visited France the troops had already experiented some

or seven weeks of continuous snow and frost,

He visited a great part of the lines

There was also the increased fre- along which we are engaged in put-quency of the B.B.C. Empire news ting up defensive works and he was bulletins which were obviously struck by the amount of work accom- becoming a difficult point. plished and the amount of work nearly completed.

Improvement Noted.

But he claimed that the frequent and persistent representations by the Union had brought about improved facilities for the Press, particularly in connection with censorships.

Sir Roderick Jones, discussing the

The Daily Mail urges the despatch of an important member of the British Government to Stockholm. "It Finland calls for aid must we refuse it because the way is barred by the timorous Swedish Govern- ment?" the paper asks.---Reuter.

Appeals To Germany

Helsingfors, Mar. 12. Energy And Confidenco

The newspapers to-day printed Almost directly after his visit con-

for the first time an appeal by a ditions Improved and he had no

meeting of 100 Finnish citizens of had

German birth, many of them mem- doubt but that recent weeks

bers of the forces which fought for shown an increased strengthening ot our position.

Gen. von Brauchitsch and "Wherever I went in all ranks the home field, every endeavour had

"raiso Raeder, to

the voice of the immensely

the been made and, he thought, with WAS

struck by

Reich and confi-success, to keep the element of com-

all civilised nations before almosphere of energy dence." (Cheers).

petition away.

against these bloody deeds Russia is "I was immensely struck too with As regards news broadcasts all perpetrating-on-Finnish women and the relations between the French and over the world, they all felt that the children und on this country, which English in this war as compared to B.B.C. could discharge its great duty is an outpost of Germany and the

to the nation and Empire and yet | Western world." the last.

The statement odds-"We appeal her "In the last war we were Allies. not behave in a manner which was

the bottom to you

of our competitive with the interests of the In this war we are friends."

overseas Press.

hearts not to permit the sacrifices made for Major Astor was re-elected Prest-which the Germans dent.

this land to be in voln

B.B.C. news broadcasis, said that in Finland in 1918, to Hitler Admini

Second. Crew Landed SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH There they saw Mr.

LONDON, Mur. 12 (UT). The Churchill.

The Lowestoft To-morrow. Mr. Sumner Welles crew of nine from will see Mr. Anthony Eden and then, steam trawler Halifax, 105 tons, were

landed at Lowestoft to-day by at Mr. Welles' request, he will see Mr. alstership Ipswich which picked them Lloyd George.

up last night after the Hallfax had sunk in the North Sea.

VIOLATIONS BY

NAZI PLANES

has beun

(Reuter)

R.A.F. BOMB U-BOAT

|HONGKONG STILL PAYS FOR ALL UP' AIR MAIL SERVICE

FROM PAGE ONE

It

I.R.A. Saboteurs

Sentenced

man

In closing the meeting the Chair- sald that, the world must not be given the opportunity of saying

the Geraisans were

moral

of

that cowards.

The only answer to far has been BRUSSELS, Mar. 12

DUBLIN, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-Sen- a briet notification that the appeal The Belgian Ambassador to Berlinj LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter).The

tences of 12 years' imprisonment ench has been placed in the hands instructed to make an Air Ministry announces that during energetic protest at the flight of a reconnaissance flight over Heligo-order to help Imperial Airways. German planes over Belgian territory land Bight and the estuaries yester- was imposed purely in order to dis-were imposed on John Parnell, John those to whom it was addressed... to-day.

day, alreraft of the RA.F. Bomber courage people from using the air Lyons and Joseph McDermott by a United Press.

a service and to Two. foreign planes, it is reported, Command successfully attacked

flred on by A.A. batteries. They the Schilling Roads. were also pursued by fighters.

The submarine was seen to be hit Twe hours later more planes flew by at least one bomb and is belleved over Llege and were fired at. jiỏ have been sunk.

flew over Liege at mid-day and were German submarine at the entrance of within bounds, Keep alr-borne mails i speclal Criminal Court here to-day

SWING DEMONSTRATION IS UNIQUE FOR H.K.

FIFTEEN THOUSAND miles of travel which was inter- rupted by the outbreak of war in Europe has brought to Hong- kong two of the most outstanding show personalities this Colony has witnessed.

Patrons of the Hongkong Ilotel They are Fredric and Sandra leave no doubt regarding the popular- ity the Hartnells have alrendy at- Hartnell, now appearing nightly tained at the Gripps. On Saturday in the Grill Room of the Hong-and Sunday nights the crowds up- plauded to an extent that is, somc- kong Hotel.

what unusual for Hongkong. The two artistca opened their The appreciation was well-merited. Hongkong season on Saturday night and only echoes what have already in an atmosphere which, after their been received by two top-linera In first number, was distinctly, cordial some of the leading social rendezvous

in London.

and during this week

Their

they are giving a Waltz in Spring- time, the Broadway Rhythm and Bracket of Swing Dances-are some- thing entirely new for Hongkong.

overywhere "Swing is the rage now," said Sandra in an interview.

their numbers have a Swing background.

Prior to vislling the Far East, the Hartnelis played at the Savoy, Grosvenor House, the Mayfair and he Palladiun in. London where they must have been seen by many

residonia Hongkong

Home leave. They were featured dancers in C. B.. Cochrane's, well-known

revus "Eve in the Park.”

on

on charges arising out of the Phoenix Park magazine raid.

Important Chief

Of Staff Talks

That the Air Mail Payment, (which is distinct from Air Mail Subsidy) was Introduced in connection with the "All Up scheme is confirmed by an explanatory note in the 1938 Draft Appropriation Account, when the first Vole under this heading was ex- plained as being caused by the fact

ANKARA, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-The that the "All Up Service Started in presence of the two Allied Air Chiefs September" and that the full claim of the Middle East at Ankara lends hand not been received from London. added importance to the recent meet- The initial Vote under the heading ing of the Turkish Supreme War was $29,782. I 1030 it had In-

Council. creased to $122,034 and is estimated at $152,642 for the current year of 15 months.

Postcards May Cost Less

At that meeting, the Council made an exhaustive study of the country's defences and was satisfied with the measures already taken and planned. Two two Air Chiefs arrived last Mr. Forrest is pessimistio regard-Saturday for conferences with the ing re-introduction of the "All-Up" head of the Turkish Air Force. scheme. But he has promised that

the G.P.O. may be able to reduce the charges on postcards carried by Air.

"We have a project in hand for re- ducing the postage on postcards to England and Australia to 52 cents.

"London, I Belleve, charges 7d. for postcards destined, for Hongkong, so we have good reason for reducing our rates."

EMPIRE WILL BE REMEMBERED

LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuter) .---- Answering questions in the House of Commons to-day, Sir Andrew Dun- con; the President of the Board of Trade, sald that in planting the deve- lopment of export trade, he would

ANGLO-DANISH TRADE PACT

WAS

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-The War-time Trade Agreement initialled to-day on behalf of the British and Danish Governments to facilitate the normal flow of trade ns far as possible under the present con- ditions.

The Committee already in exist- ence will deal with questions arising under the new agreement.

JAMAICA'S WAR CONTRIBUTION

CATHOLIC SOCIETY

A large number of members at- tended the first annual meeting of the St. Teresa's Youth Association at the CatholicYoung Men's Club, Kowloon Tong, last night.

Following a review of the associo- tlon's religious and sporting activities, the officers for the coming

Beason were elected. They are.-L. Campos (Vice-Pro- (President); R. Soares sident); P. H. Ulrich (Hon.

Sec.);

L. Sequeira (Hon. Treasurer); F. Castro (Sports) J. Antonio, T. Cruz, A. Ulrich, P. Antonio, Committee.

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The Hartnells had just completed The Waltz in Springtime is waliz at a spectacular tempo and the a successfut tour of the Australian Bracket of Swing Dances consists of capitals and were returning to Lon three numbers which are breath- don under contract to appear again taking in their rendition,

at a leading Metropolitan rendezvous

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter),—Four to have when war broke out, The visitors are lucky found in Nick Korin's orchestra

The now circumstances decided certainly bear in mind the special hundred and oighty cases of Jamaica perfect Swing Band, for unless Swing them to abandon plans, for an imposition of the Empire countries and rum, valued at £500, and 150 barrels art Bmont the die- tempo is present their numbers could mediate return to London and they the necessity of forming an organisa- of coffee conceivably 1030 the spectacular decided, Instead, to tour the Far East, tion of expansion between Imperial tributions made by the Jamaica Pub- rhythm which makes them so delight. They will probably remain in Hong-trade which will be necessary at the licity Committee out of the £30,000 Vi-Tabzeva

collected for war Fund purposes. kong for the rest of this month.

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