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́BRITAIN'S PACT WITH DENMARK

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

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LONDON, Mar. 13 (UP)-For LONDON, Mar. 13 (UP)-Tho almost the first time since the out- Ministry of Economie Warfare break of war, dealings in Finnish nounces that an Anglo-Danish war marks. came to a completo standstill time trade agreement was initialled to-day.

last Tuesday.

A SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

It is similar to the agreements with The Stock Exchange marked up other neutrals and is designed to International Nickel by 4 to 30% in facilitate the normal flow of trade. anticipation that it would now re-

New Nax! Pact cover possession of its nickel and copper mines in the Petsamo region.

Dealers, however, were more ab BERLIN. Mar. 13 (UP)—The gorbed in discussing the significance official news agency announces the of the new eltuation created in the signing of a trade agreement with Balle by the Russo-Finnish" prace Estonia regulating all current com

mudahkan mercial questions between them.

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Printed and Published for the Proprietors by Fazornice Prácí FuÁNKLIN, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria, Hongkong.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

March 14, 1940

DEFENSIVE

ALLIANCE

Scandinavians Fear They May Be Noxt

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, March 13 (UP)—The Finnish Foreign Minister to-day told foreign press representatives that D conference will open immediately between Finland, Sweden and Norway for the conclusion of a defensive alliance,

Ho and the war against Russla prevented investigation of the possibilities of such a pact which "will secure the boun- daries and Independence of these countries,"

communique Meanwhile the lost revealed there was fighting right up to 11 a.m: northeast of Laite Ladoga, ot Kulimo and on the Isthmus.

Russian planes bombed Rovaniemi and Kemijaervi this morning when they

three civilians. Peace will force dispossession on between four and five hundred thousand people--one of the greatest mas migrations In history, About *halt this number hing already

evacuated from the three bites

of

land Russia has taken on the cast border of Finland.

President Kallio and Field Marshal Mannerheim are both to deliver radio address to-morrow,

П

Scandinavia Concerned LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).~~The Scandinavian Press was much con-

Soviet cerned with the Finland.

peace

In

The Danish newspaper, "Social

Popular demonstrations of Max Factor cosmetics by Mildred West have attracted thousands to Sinceres' stores during the last week, and this picture illustrates the enormous interest displayed by Hongkong ladies in the demonstrations, Mildred West is seen giving one of her lectures on the art of making-up with Max Factor cosmetics.

RUSSIA MAY STAGE BIG

PEACE OFFENSIVE

Victory In Finland Affects Negotiations With Japan

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

TOKYO, Mar. 13 (UP)—-—The Japanese press to-day predict- Demokraten," commented that the ed that a deadlock will result in the Russo-Japanese negotiations Finland affair Was Scandinavia's for a non-aggression pact owing to the declaration of peace in affair. Only a milltary pact among

Finland. the northern states could give security

the future.

for

The "Hochi Shimbun" fore-

The Oslo paper, "Tidens Tegen," casts a stiffer Soviet attitude in calls the peace a tragedy of which

the northern Powers have to bear the border demarcation and some of the gulli. The paper blames fishery issues, and says that the the Scandinavian countries for a Japanese Foreign Office will in-

JAPANESE DRIVE

weak defence policy and a nervous sist on a speeding up of all nego- THWARTED

neutrality.

On the other hand, the Stockholm tiations. paper, "Afton Bladet" supports the attitude of the Swedish Government.

B.W.O.F. STATEMENT Credit Balance of $65,119

At End of February. During February, donations and 1 subscriptions received by the Hong, kong Branch of the British War Or- ganisation Fund totalled $27,911.08,

of ac nccording to the statement counts just received. Monies in hand on February 20 totalled, $05,410.09.

Following

are detalls of the ba- lance sheet:

AccelotsTo balance, brought forward at February 1, 1940. $10,399.72: to dona- tions and subscriptions-February 27- 911.68; total $68.311.40,

Payinents,By purchases-Knitting wool, cambric, gauze dressings, etc. $2,197.50; $71.30; by packing. Howing materials, transport and insurance $218.40; by office expenses-ontories and wagtes #353; station- ery and printing $11.75: nlamps and pos inges 311.20; posters $23.50; travelling $1.00: petties $38.

Other newspapers predict intensi- fed Russian aid for Chungking.

British and neutral quarters in Tokyo expect that Russia, possibly assisted by Italy and the United States, will now launch a big peace

affensive.

British Resistance However, it seerns certain that the British Government will resist this effort.

Invaders Lose Heavily

Claim Chinese.

Latest reports received by "Central News" from Hingning state that the Japanese drive toward Kityang, 25 miles north- west of Swatow, is making no progress at all. To-day's debate in the House of With the advance of the bulk of Commons revealed that Mr. Cham- the Japanese troops blocked, 1,000 berlain's opponents have been streng-reinforcements were sent to the west thened by the emergency, and to-day, from Kuhong, Ave miles west of for the first time, Mr. Leslie Hore Chaoon, by Chaoan - Kilyang Bellaho, the deposed War Minister, highway on March 10. They were, was an open critle.

It is forecast that hereafter Mr.]

the

ever, intercepted and sustained

losses, according to a Chinese

attacked the

sharper criticlam unless he intentl- Res e British war effort.

Chamberlain will be subjected Chinese troops also

at Taissu, on the Kwang- That he intends to muke this move tung-Kwangsi border, on March 11. was indicated by the Premier in his Feigning a retreat, it is stated, they House of Commons statement to-day. induced the Japanese to pursue them. reached a He declared that Britain is prepar-When the Japanese had Expenditure for February, 1940, $2.80141ed to forget its disappointment at point between Tallong and Nachen, Bainnce.Monics in hand on February

scount Hongkong & Finland's defeat and to begin putting they struck Chinese mines and the 20, 1940-Current Shanghai Banking Corporation $5.34034; new energy into the war against Chinese turned back to attack them Delly cash #73.10.

In the resultant confusion. Heavy Japanese casualties were sustained.

Chinese Offensivo

LATE NEWS

Germany,

Determination To Win

While Mr. Chamberlain's statement! In North Kiangsu, fighting has been paid tribute to Finland, Mr. Anthony renewed near Hsuchow, a junction on Eden and Sir John Simon reafirmed the Lunghai and Tientsin-Pukow Britain's determination to defeat Railways, with the arrival of over 5,000 Japanese reinforcements. The Chinese took the offensive on Mon- day.

Hitler.

Sir John Simon Introduced on all Inclusive bill of war credits totalling £700,000,000 and stated that Britain Is now spending £6,500,000 a day

on the war.

Woman's Bag Snatched

Railway in East Klangai, was bombed Shangjao, on the Cheklang-Klangsi by eight Japanese planes on Tuesday. More than 50 bombs were dropped ол the outskirts of the city.

From Anhwei comes a report that a Japanese transport was sunk by Chinese shore batteries near Tungliu, on the south bank of the Yangtse River, on Tuesday.

Mrs. C. N. Remedios, 112 ArgyleBEGGAR'S PLEA

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PARKED CARS TOO LONG

A. 9. Mitchell, Union Insurance Society of Canton, was fined $5 by Mr. Sheldon at Central Magistracy this morning when he admitted a summons for parking his car in the Pedder Street car park for more than two hours on March, 1.

Mr. Himsworth discharged the de- fendant, and awarded him $4 from the Poor Box.

British Shipping Losses

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Mar. 13 (UP)-Accord- g to the official German nowe agency, Britain lost nine ships during the week-end larct: 10.

They totalled 29,500 tons. On the other hand, the British K. S. Kjaer, Dina House, was also fined $5 for a similar offence in the radio claimed that only six ships, Chater Road car park on February with a total tonnage of 18,671, were

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