THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939.
SUCCESSES IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST SUBMARINES. CLAIMED BY THE PREMIER
London, To-day.
DIFFICULT JOB
Turning to the Ministry of Inform→ ation, he said that this was the most
difficult work that could be assigned
to any Government department. The
help the enemy and withholding it, giving the impression that terrible things might be happening of which
IN HIS STATEMENT on the international situation in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, re-Ministry must steer its way between ferred to the purpose of the meeting of the Su-giving out information which might preme War Council in France on Tuesday. It was intended, he said, to make possible a direct
and personal exchange of views. It was not in-difficulties, errors will be made, caus- tended to discuss technical strategical ques- tions, as there the closest contact was already being maintained.
The present situation was fully examined and mea- sures to be taken in the immediate future were discussed. Further meetings will be arranged in order to keep in the closest touch on all major as- pects of the conduct of the war. He was able to assure the House Regarding civil defence, he said that steps are being taken to deal with the problems in an altogether "novel form."
the
that both the British and French peoples were not only determined to honour to the full their obligations to Poland but to end for all time living under the perpetual threat of Nazi aggression. There must be no peace until the menace of Hitlerism is removed.
He emphasized that at the meat- Ing there was complete agreement on every point and question. He went on to refer to the deter- mination of the peoples of the Bri- tish Commonwealth overseas. Their determination was shown not only in words, but in deeds also.
the public had no information.
In the face of these formidable
RUMOURS
FLYING
ROUND WORLD
London, To-day.
Mr. Arthur Greenwood, In the Commons. discussion ; last; :night, welcomed the Prime Minister's words regarding the determina- tion of Britain to fulfil ita obll- gations to Poland and said there would be no peace until the final end of Nazi-dom.
That determination the Prime Minister had expressed in most emphatic terms and his words would allay some of the suspl- clons and rumours flying round the world-Router,
ing trouble and exasperation to the BRITISH
whole press.
and
Mr. Chamberlain asked the House the country for patience and tolerance during these early days.
Asked If he would consider making a statement. on the war aims including the liberation of the Czechs, Mr. Chamberlain said that the war alma could be seen in the principles announced by the Government.
Prime
These have commended the support and approval of this country and no doubt further opportunities for ela- boration in detail will occur.
MESSAGE TO BENES A sufficient nucleus must be · Regarding the Czechs, the kept at action stations, but the Gov-Minister referred to his message to ernment is considering the best pos-Dr. Benes, in which he said we were sible way of minimising this interfer- looking forward to the triumph of the ence with ordinary life while, main-principles for which we are fighting taining the civil defence on a
and to the release of the Czech people time footing.
from foreign_domination,
war-
part
Lighting restrictions form of the strategical defence of the Important Industrial areas. Some relaxation in the movement of vehicles and in the use of pocket torches by pedestrians is consi. dered practicable and the neces sary steps are in preparation.
He could not give details of all the measures of defence adopted in over- seas parts of the Empire, but mea-. sures of a far-reaching character had He emphasized, however, that up to been taken in the "pursuit of the the present Britain has not exper- common purpose; the fulfilment ofienced any air-raids. It would be the common task.”
dangerous to make any alterations un- til an actual air-raid "practice" has indicated the lines on which modifica- tions could be made.
main theatRE Turning to the progress of the war, he said that the Eastern front was still the main zone of operations.
First-aid posts have been duly es- The Germans seamed-to-be endeavour- ing to force a decision there before tablished and equipped and the emer- they were compelled to transfer part gency ambulances fitted up. The lat- of their forces to the west to meet ter include a large number of motor
the Allied threat.
That these hopes have so far failed to be realised is due to the Indomit-
able spirit of the Poles, who refuse
to be intimidated. .
The French had begun a methodical advance, and although they were na- turally reticent at this stage, it was a preliminary phase which had been completely successful.
The R.A.F."coastal command has carried out extensive reconnaissances and anti-submarine patrols, and number of attacks have been carried out against German submarines.
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. POLISH NAVY.. Three destroyers of the Po- lish Navy have joined the Royal Navy and are taking a full part in its strenuous activities. They are very efficient.
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The Navy's chief task must be to ensure the freedom and safety of the:
German submarinë - attacks are being continued and a certain' number of British ships have been sunk and our losses have been somewhat
vere.
se-
This must be expected at first, as the war came at a "moment when our merchant fleet' wan · scattered over the BOOB.'/' Even before: war started, Germany' had":placed": "heri submarines and supply ships in the
best strategic positions, and it was not surprising that we lost several. ships.
It is impossible to apply the con- voy system while many of our ships are still on the-high seas. Plans are progressing, however, 'and-It is oper- ating-dally with ever increasing" of- ficiency.
--BURONSSERĽAGAINST
BUBMARINES¬?.
Bubmarines' are being constant="" ly attacked and suessaan? - HAVƏT been achieved.
Arrangements are being made for the issuing of a White Paper. dealing with the whole grounds
of Anglo-German. relations during the last 12 months.
MINISTER OF SUPPLY
Mr. Leslie Burgin said that all firms and factories engaged on munition's works have been asked to proceed on
and factories will be the basis of their full output. Plants extended and additional factories are being under- taken.
The Ministry of Supply lo da. voted to securing the maximum output in the minimum. .time. Ultimately, a very large percent. age of the semi-skilled work will be done by woman.
Mr. Anthony Eden, Dominions Secretary, said that every possible step is being taken to maintain close buses intended to be used as inter-contact with the Dominions and to hospital ambulances,
keep them fully informed.
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IMPORT RESTRICTION
London, To-day.
A long list of articles of which the import is restricted, includes motor- cars and a number of other, luxuries
is temporarily suspended. and semi-luxuries, whose importation
Certain other goods, including tex-
tile manufactures, arms, ammunition and typewriters, may only be import- ed under special license-Reuter.
Sir Samuel Hoare said that ar- rangements are being made for the B.B.C. to broadcast in German the names of Germans taken prisoner and, where definitely established, the names of German dead and wounded. -Reuter.
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