MR. CHURCHILL STIRS AMERICA
"Only Shot And Shell Can Halt Conquest"--Mr. Bullitt
Provision Of
AS LONG AS
Convoys May Soon BRITAIN Become Live Issue
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OFFICIALDOM IN Washington greeted with mixed sentiments Mr. Churchill's assurances that American patrol ships would enter actual combat
zones.
A.B. SAVED
24 IN SEA
When piloting his tor-
The United States capital got its first specific definition of this measure in the British Prime Min-pedoed shipmates to safe. ister's worldwide radio address.
ty, an able-seaman sight- ed a drifting lifeboat, took
Giving thanks (0 President knew nothing and doubted such ait in tow, and saved the Roosevelt for his announcement visit would materialise with any that the neutrality patrol would, huge of success.
Mr
be extended wherever necessary to assure the security of the wes- tern hemisphere, provided information warships would operate "outside
the combat zones."
Churchill that U. S.
This has encouraged the non- interventionists in Washington, Administration sup- while some porters even advocate the virtual delivery of war goods to Britain, Make Victory Sure
Mr. Sol Bloom, torming Mr. Churchill's speech a "calm and courageous review of the situa. tlon," sald President Roosevelt must make "unflinching" use of his powers to "insure that vic- tory la put in England's hands." Mr. William Bullitt, former Am- bassador to France, in a speech urged that cargoes be "delivered" to England as well as China.
Mr. Bullitt warned that only "shot and shell" can halt or alter world conquest and America is
ready to fight for her freedom
News Service.
Battle Under Way`
Risking A Defeat
As muc
observer Far Eastern told Reuter, having increased his political stature at home by his
success in Moscow, Mr. Matsuoka was scarcely likely to risk it by a defeat in Washington, and until Japan reverses its policy regard- in the Axis it is difficult to how anything but failure can face him should he come to Washing- ton, Reuter,
IRAN
WATCHING EVENTS
see
sixteen exhausted men aboard who had also been torpedoed.
For this exploit Able-Seaman Sydney Herbert Light is awarded the George Medal,
STANDS
During a review of the war situation yes- terday, the Premier, Mr. Mackenzie King, warned the Canadian House of Commons there would be more reverses on land and sea "but as long as Britain stands no verse will be decisive."
-Reuter.
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JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA
Mr.
BRITAIN CONFIDENT OF RESULT
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking of the work of the War Damage Commission yes- terday, said Britain had made greater provision for those suffering from enemy attack than any other country in the world.
"We have made full and com- prehensive provision for personal injuries and war damage and there are many arrangements and ad- justments designed to assist those in financial dificulties because of
the war,
no
"It can truly be said that nation
confident which was not both of its ability and determin- ation to achieve victory would
Wireless.
Japan has no intention have embarked upon such commit- Light's ship was night. All hands except Light and
torpedoed at of moving against Aus-ments and undertakings."British
declared out of a tralia, a greaser were thrown swamped boat, but eventually Kawai, Japanese Minister eight men were got aboard,
to Australia, in a reply in away from Melbourne yesterday to recent statements made in Melbourne.
The boat drifted the sinking ship. over her.
Seas swept
Able-Seaman Light set sail. Ships were sighted but failed to see the boat,
A lifeboat was sighted with no oars or any signs of life aboard. But there were sixteen men from a torpedoed merchant ship aboard. In spite of rising seas and wind
He said it was the ambition of the Japanese to expand trade re- lations between the two countries.
RALLYING POLES OF AMERICA
THE VISIT OF GENERAL SI- KORSKI, POLISH PRIME MIN- ISTER, TO AMERICA HAS CON- TRIBUTED IN THE HIGHEST
DEGREE TO STIMULATE THE WAR EFFORT OF 5,000,000 PO- Mr. Kawai called on the Aus-LES, DECLARED POLISH CIR- tralian Labour leader, Mr. Cur- CLES IN NEW YORK YESTER- tin, and had over one hour's DAY. conversation.
His appeals to Poles in America to help the British and Allied Mr. Curtin afterwards said they cause have been heard by large
I and baling all the time, Light The arrival of British towed the drifting bout until they troops in Iraq has had a sighted an unknown rocky shore. had a full and frank discussion of and enthusiastic audiences in New off unul duy-international affairs, and he would York, Chicago, Detroit and Buf- reassuring effect There they laid
boats were driven return Mr. Kawai's call-Reuter. 'falo-Reuter. upon Iran public opinion light, but the
most
The battle for convoys for in view of the close ties out to sea again. The men rowed
Britain is now fully under way,
says Reuter, and Mr. Churchill's
in
between Iraq and Iran broadcast is widely regarded in which are linked by the Washington as changing the idea! Saadabad Treaty. of "give us tools" to "deliver us tools.
A certain section of the Iran A request made by Mr. John press, however, has played up the D. Rockefeller Jr. for convoys, news of German successes and Mr. William Bullitt's Im-
Greece and the advance in Libya, passioned iploa for all aid at according
to reliable news re- the risk of war, aro other ceived in London, states Reuter's powerful blows in favour of diplomatie correspondent,
There is much speculation as Various pro-Allied committees to German plans and the attitude throughout
with the the United States of Turkey is watched
--. Reuter. have also joined" the cry.
greatest interest,
convoys.
A new organisation called the "Fight for Freedom Committee” has been formed, sponsored by prominent writers, journalists, lawyers, members of Almdom, advertisers and others.
Test To-morrow›,
This body is urging that all
GIFT OF AUSTRALIA TO GREECE
ull day.
Men in the towed boat were almost done when Light enter- ed the vessel and massaged two his stockings men, gave them and dressed their wounds. After ten days of privation, weariness and danger they sight- ed a British ship which answered a flare and came to the rescue.
Awards to officers and men of the British submarine Thunder- the Thetis-for bolt-originally "courage, skill and seamanship in destroying an Italian submarine" were also announced.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order: Lieutenant C Crouch.
Distinguished Service Cross: Lieutenant J. Stevens.
Distinguished Service Medal: Chief Petty Officers C. S. Junes and J. K. Webster, Chief Engine- room Artificer W. Curtis Engine- room Artificer Third Class
Petty Officer
COMMUNAL CLASH AT CAWNPORE
W.
should write to their Congress- PRESENTING THE CONSUL-Glass, and Acting men saying the Fleet should con- GENERAL OF GREECE, M. Telegraphist G. Yeats. trol the Atlantic and convoy food |VRISAKIS, WITH A CHEQUE and war materials, otherwise FOR £50,000, THE PROCEEDS the Lease and Lend Act cannot OF GREEK DAY APPEAL IN be made effective.
SYDNEY, THE PREMIER OF Congressional opinion will NEW SOUTH WALES, MR. AL- become apparent when a re-EXANDER MAIR, SAID YES- solution forbidding convoys TERDAY THAT NONE IN THEIR comes before the Senate Com-RIGHT, SENSES WOULD HAVE mittee on Wednesday.
DOUBTED THE EMPIRE This is expected to be de-WOULD AID GREECE. feated, and this decision, though' Expressing gratitude to Aus- negative, will help renew the tralle for giving all possible sup- public call for "convoys, which port to Greece, M. Vrisakis add-IN A BUSY PART OF CAWN- most well-informed people ined the Anzacs fought with un- Washington believe" `must 'come |datinted
Police fired' on the mob' and 10 courage beside the soon. Reuter.
vallant Greek Army. Their were wounded. mutual sacrifice would not be in vain-Reuter
Deep Impression“ Mr. Bullitt's speech appears to have deeply impressed everyone and was given prominence in the press everywhere. A large nu- dience frequently interrupted him with cheers,
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A CLASH BETWEEN MUS- LIMS AND HINDUS OCCURRED
PORE YESTERDAY.
The situation is tense and the District Magistrate has banned an assembly of more than five per- sons.
The situation in Bombay city shows improvement and Ahmeda- bad is quiet. — Reuter.
FULL-SUPPORT OF AUSTRALIA
Mr. Bullitt's forthright denûk- "Mr. William Davik, chairman of clation of Japan and his demand the Mediation Board, announced that Chiba be given all possible in Washington, yesterday that ald has heartened all China supnegotiations for settlement of the portere in Washington
28-day softcbal shutdown had The acting Australian Prime Renewed talk of a possible visit reached a deadlock.
Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, has by Mr. Matsuoka to Washington Mr. Davis said the differences cabled Mr. Churchill "You have resulted in the matter being were practically insoluble, with the full support of Australia in brought up at Mr. Hull's press southern operators refusing to your great work." This is accord- conference yesterday morning, but yield.-International News Ser-ing to newspaper reports from the Secretary of State Indicated he vice,
Sydney last night, states Reuter.
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