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DR. KOHT SAYS NORWAY | Anglo
Anglo- Dutch PILOT TELLS OF CRASH
HAS HAD ENOUGH
ぶ
Planes Flying Over Country
"
Will Be Shot Down
OSLO, Apr. 7 (Reuter)-Referring to the violation of Norwegian neutrality by foreign aircraft, Dr. Koht: the Prime Minister in a speech in Oslo, said that 21 protests have been made to Britain, the Soviet Union and Germany.
Norway Says "Enough"
"
He said "The violations which occurred recently cannot have been unintentional. We cannot continue with protests and wo will shoot down such planes.”
Regarding sea warfare, Dr. Koht said: "We lost fifty-four ships, OUTRAGES ON SHIPS totalling over 120,000 tons and 392
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men have been killed, About half the number of the ships were lost OLSO, Apr. 8 (Reuter-The through mines, at least 12 repeated attacks by Nazi planes cases ships were sunk by U-Boats on the Norwegian steamer Mira or other warships. of by bombing on her way. to Norway from Bri-planes." tain are replied to in the Nor- wegian press this morning.
:
THE "MIRA" CASE Referring to the bombing of the The Morgenbladet says: "We
steamer Mira, Dr. Koht said: "We have no hesitation in saying "that |
cannot accept that the Germans the Germans, by thymurderous attack, have done more harm to their own cause than ever before."Way even if the vessel was all-
Another Oslo. newspaper speaks of "this unparalleled brutality and ruthlessness."
It declares that only the timely arrival of a British destroyer pre: vented "the greatest disaster in Norwegian maritime history."
The paper points out that the Mira was on a legitimate route and was attacked no fewer than eight times.
MORE TRADE
PARLEYS
Agreement
STABILISING THE
SITUATION
AMSTERDAM, Apr. 7 (Reu- ter) The Anglo-Dutch trade arreement is regarded here 23 4 measure for stabilising The the existing situation. arrangement is being put into "force by two Royal decreES,
The first
the decree names various goods, import of which is forbidden unless a licence is ob- tained from the Central Dutch Importing Agency, through whic the goods must be ordered.
NO DELAY
Importers will be guaranteed that all goods accompanied by this licence will pass British Con- traband Control without delay.
NO EXPORTS
1.
The second decree deals with exports. For a number of goods, including mainly goods which are usually carried by sea, no permits will given for export to any belligerent. For a great num
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AFTER AIR BATTLE
Picked Up By Trawler In "Nick Of Time"
LONDON, Apr. 7 (Reuter) The pilot of the first Spitfire brought down In defending the British Coasts, after three days in hospital, told the story last night of how he was trapped in a rapidly sinking machine, He stated
that he attacked Heinkel 12 miles from the Yorkshire coast, saw it crash on
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to the water and the crew picked up by a trawler. He then
a reported by radio-telephone that his own plane was on fire,
"I reported that I was land- ed. I stalled on the water at 65 m.p.h, with a loud crash and the aircraft immediately dug Its nose and came to a vertical position tail up, and sank immediately.
"BELOW SURFACE” "My next clear recollection is that I was below the surface and
appeared everything
green. I undid my harness and began to get clear but my parachute, got under the sliding roof, but I final
was ly got clear. The pressure
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Admission By German High PREPARATIONS
Command Communique
BERLIN, Apr. 7 (Reuter)—A German High Command com- munique admits that several enemy, planes penetrated Ger- many to the northwest of Trier
are entitled to behave in such a ber goods, exports to belligerents very great and the green light yesterday afternoon.
ing under British protection."
Referring to the Finnish war. Dr. Koht reiterated that Germany would have regarded it as hostile action it Norway had granted the Alles permission for troops to pass over Norwegian territory or if Norway had helped Finland with armed forces.
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Finland never asked military assistance," he said.
for
will be possible, though a mit applicable to all belligerents will be imposed.
AMERICA IS NOT READY
UNPREPAREDNESS OF WAR WORKS
NEW YORK, Apr. 7(Reu-
German Air Force carried out reconnaissances over north and central France.
A German Dornier reconnais-
had changed to black, By the time I reached surface my lungs had reached the limit.. I tried to put more alt into my lifejacket but this was impossible as I was sance plane was attacked by four winded. The weight of my cloth-French Curtis machines ing was increasing rapidly, and I abandoned the attack owing to caught a glimpse of a trawler shortage of petrol. Corning In my direction"
The trawler arrived and hauled the pilot aboard with a boathook In the nick of time.
LONDON,
LIGHTHOUSES ATTACKED
Apr. 8 Renter)-It was disclosed tonight that two
returned. an unsuccessful exort to
ter)-"If we ever face another German aeroplanes. war our most effective weapon from
MILITARY ALLIANCE Dealing with the question of a Northern military alliance Dr. Koht said that the military autho- PARIS. Apr. 7 (Reuter)The rities had been asked to consider Ministry of Commerce, in a com- the question and added that Nor of defence would be the ability bomb Scapa Flow had machine of American industry to-sup-gunned the Duncansb Thead. munique, states that an agreemen; way had better withhold the "de-
Im-cision until relations between Fin-ply munitions and equip and Stroma for facilitating exports and
lighthouses. The declared Mr. Louis keepers heard bullets, rattling on ports for a further period was in land and the Soviet Union were ment," Itialled today between French re clearer.
Johnson, Assistant War Secre- the domes of the respective light- presentatives and the Belgian- He did not refer to the note | tary.
houses and the raiders were seen Luxembourg delegation.
no presented by Lord Halifax to the
flying low but there were Norwegian Minister in London,
casualties. This is the first at tack against lighthouses.
SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES
He added that in spite of all measures now avaliable, about 15 months would elapse before an army of 1,000,000 men could be ade- quately supplied with the more critical Items of ordnance and
TO BE WARNED BY ALLIES equipment.
LONDON, April 6 (Reuter)-Considerable importance is attached in diplomatic quarters by joint action taken to- day by the Allies to acquaint the Scandinavian countries with their views on problems arising out of war develop- ments..
In Paris, the French Prime Minister. M. Paul Reynaud, held a conversation with the Swedish and Norwegian Ministers, while in London, the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, handed Notes to the Swedish and Norwegian representatives affecting British relations with the two countries.
The Notes clarify the attitude of Kent said Norway had suffered the Allies on matters concerning harm and" injustice. Scandinavian neutrality,"
He detailed Norway's large ship Official quarters in London say ping losses and said half the ships 'no decision has yet been taken as were lost by contact with mines.
to publication of the Notes: they Thus, Norway was forced to be- add the Notes clear up the Allied eve that one or more of the belli- attitude towards Scandinavia.. gerents was acting against inter- rational law. (It was obvious to he referred a5 Britain In New York today, the Ameri- whom can press states that the Allies would not sow mines on her own have informed the Scandinavian trade routes).
U.S. PRESS OPINION
countries that any further Soviet In some cases they were unable attack on Finland or Finnish ports to say whether losses were due to will be considered as prejudicing mines or torpedoes. the Allies war effort and might
In at least 12 cases, however,
Nazi submarines C% other warships or aircraft were responsible.
be met by action by Britain and they knew France.
There is no confrmation of this report in London, and the Nor- wegian Foreign Minister, Dr. Koht, speaking in Oslo, said:
ATTACKS ON "MIRA”
Mr. Johnson said that the avia- tion industry was the one vital ex- ception in his statement of the war Industry, unpreparedness.
"KEEP OUT OF WAR" RESOLUTION IN U.S.
WASHINGTON, Apr. 7· (Reuter). -The United States Socialist Party annual convention Over- whelmingly adopted a "keep out
of the war" resolution, vigorously
condemning any form of American assistance to either side in the European hostilities.
The resolution was adopted in. the face of a protest from the Minority Group which, though equally determined to keep the United States at peace, felt that a distinction should be drawn be- tween favouring the Alles against Hitler and Stalin.
SOLID BASE
FOR PEACE
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found
German airmen
which
FIVE PLANES FOR "COBBER"
LONDON, Apr. 6 (Reuter)-The latest R. A. F. casualty list in- cludes the name of Flying-Omcer ("Cobber") Cain, the young“ New Zealander who has brought down Ave Nazi planes.
IN CHUNGKINGTM
FOR
**BOMBING SEASON"
The civilians are actively parti cipating in the digging pro-
gramine.
High Treason Of Wang
CONDEMNED BY GENERAL LI
Bitter
With compulsory evacuation well
SHIUKWAN, Apr. 7 (Central)--- under way, defalte steps are being taken for the protection of these ching-wei was voiced at, a mass
denunciation of
Wang
who must remain in Chungking during the forthcoming "bombings meeting held at Shiukwan yes- season writes the Havas corresterday afternoon with about 10,-
000 people in attendance, pondent from Chungking.
General El. Han-yun, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial.. Government, who presided at the meeting, spoke on Wang Ching- wel's high treason.
Denunciatory messages against Wang Ching-we! were issued.
After
the meeting, publicity corps were sent out by various organisations to arouse patriotic feelings among the masses as a counter-measure against the malicious propaganda of the traitors. A lantern parade took place in the evening.'.
The existing dugouts can ac commodate 220,000, that is, about half of the cily's population and
Anticipated it is
that in two months another 100,000, will be provided wth shelter.
GENERALISSIMO ENTERTAINS
CHUNGKING, Apr. 7 (Central) Cain "who was wounded, is now --Generalissimo and Madame on leave in England.
ORKNEY RAID WARNING
LONDON, Apr. 7 (Reuter)The air raid warning was in operation in the Orkney district for 15 mnutes this morning.
British fighters ascended.
INDIAN LEADER
ARRESTED
CHENGTU IS GRATEFUL
Chiang Kai-shek entertained Madame Sun Yat-sen and Madame H. H, Kung at dinner yesterday evening. Among other guests were Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, US. CHENGTU, Apr. 7. (Central)—A Ambassador to China, Mr. Willys group of prominent residents in R. Peck, Councillor of the US. Em-Chengta has jointly sent mess- bassy and Chinese high officials.
GENERAL. SUNG
PASSES
ages .of thanks .to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mr. Cordeli "DORNIER" DOWNED.
Hull. U.S. Secretary of State. Reuter's special correspondent
Senator Key Pittman, Chairman with the French Army states that
of the Foreign Affairs Committee two Dornier Flying Pencils" were.
CHUNGKING, Apr. 7 (Central)—of the US Senate, Mr. Neville brought down by the French;
BOMBAY, Apr. 7 (Reuter) Mr. Lin Sen Chairman of the Chamberlain. British Prime Min~ WOUNDED GERMANS FOUND Eight were arrested here in con- National Government, and Gen-ister, Lord Halifax, British Scere
PARIS. Apr. 7 (Router)-Two nexion with the so-called national eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek Fes-tary of State for Foreign Affairs,
con- and M. wounded
were week organiser by the anti-com- terday sent. telegrams of
Paul Reynaud, French after lying with a dead promise group, including the leader, dolence to the family of General Prime
Minister, for their de- companion in the middle of a Bapat, whose entry into the city Sung Chen-yuan, former Chair-clarations of the non-recognition
man of the Hopei-Chabar Political of the Wang Ching-wet regime. wood behind the French lines for has been, banned by the police. four days. They were found near
Council and commander of the There were no incidents re-
MOHAMMXDANS' FIRM STAND the remains of a Dornier seven ported from Caloutts where Mr. 29th Army, at Mienyang, west
KWELLIN, Apr. 7 (Central)-The was shot down
the on Bose inaugurated national Szechwan, on April 5.
week.
General Hsiao Chen-ying, former Cheng Ta Normal School in Pel- Mayor of Tientsin, who is now" in ping has sent a circular telegram to the 50,000,000 Moslems in China Chungking. is leaving for Men yang to help in the funeral serurging them to adopt a firm stand VICE General Chin Teh-chan. against the Wang Ching-wel re- former Mayor of Pelping, is already Elme and pledge full support to Mienyang. Bath Generals Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Hsiao and Chin 'were close follow order to bring the war of resis tance to a successful conclusion. ers of the late General Sung.
teep which Monday...
THE MAP THAT GERMAN PROPAGANDISTS DREW
PARIS, April 5 (Reuter)-The famous "map affair" was cleared up yesterday when a group of French and foreign newspapermen visited the Premier's Office and san several maps hanging there, as In an, statesman's office.
The map which aroused all the Luss (Nazi propaganda saying it depicted the new frontiers of E- rope drawn up by the Allies) mere- ly draws a comparison between political boundaries before the an- WASHINGTON, Apr. 6 (Reuter) schluss with Austria when Hitler -The Senate has renewed for started to carve up Europe, and the three years the power of the Gor-joint partition of Poland by the ernment to conclude reciprocal Nazis and the Soviet. trade agreements without the authorisation, of Congress. ·
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Dr. Koht referred to the attacks of the Norwegian steamer Mira We cannot think of any war (with 100 passengers on board), we might enter except gne which and said Norway could not accept might be forced on us in order to that Germany was entitled to be- defend Our Independence and have in such a way. freedom.
He could not understand how trie measure was to create a solid imposed on a map drawn prior to:
"We can only save ourselves by men of the German fighting forces an attitude of strict neutrality to could. reconcile this sort of thing wards all concerned."«
with their honour or humanitarian feelings.
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The attack had created much indignation in Norway, he said.
- CONFIDENCE IN BRITAIN
Dr. Koht continued that Norway was pursuing neutrality by trade agreement based as far as possible which could not serve the purpose
on continuing normal trade.
If the Allies wanted to stop Nor- way's free trade under internation-
of a belligerent.
ATTITUDE CLARIFIED
A Paris report states it is 'con-
al law. It might do great harm to frmed in well-informed French the Allies themselves.
circles that when M. Reynaud re-
The Secretary of State, Mr. Cor- dell Hull, declared the object of
foundation for peace after the
war.
TEST CASE Continued From Page 1 The German steamer Ankara is expected to leave today the Yu-
harbour of goslav
Dubrovnik bound for Trieste with a cargo of 5,000 tons of aluminium ore. The If Norway worked against only celved the Swedish and Norwegian ship, which is of 8,000 tons, be one belligerent it would be contrary Ministers he handed them Notes to longs to the Deutsche Levant to neutrality.
be transmitted to their Govern-Line Speaking of the speeches of Mr. ments. Chamberlain, and Mr. Churchill, The Note was a communication Dr. Koht said: "I feel we dare be referring general questions confident that Great Britain" does affecting relations between the not intend to violate internation- Allles and the Scandinavian coun-.
at law and our neutrality.”
·HARM AND INJUSTICE
tries.
to
·
Ber captain tried in vain to hire the services of a Yago- slav pilot apparently with the intention to attempt, despite, the danger, to find a way to Trieste within the limit of Turcalar territorial waters amid the reefs.
In order better to show German and Sovtet annexations, the new delimitation of borders was super-
March, 1938.
The borders of Switzerland and Denmark were not clearly indicat ed, hence these two countries look like part of Germany, we
"The Balkans were not indicated in the map.
MR. MURPHY REPORTS The United States charge d'affaires, Mr. Murphy, has now looked into the map affair.
Swedes To Answer
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RUMANIAN PORTS
FLOODED
BUCHAREST, Apr. 7 (Reuter)—
WEATHER REPORT
Hongkong Royal Observatory
10 a.m., April 7.
The two Rumanian ports most suitable for the export of cereals Barometer (at sea level), 30,07 Ins. to German, namely. Calafat and Temperature, 64 F. Torabia, are flood owing to a rise Humidity, 75 per cent. in the Danube,
Wind Direction, E
The railway administration had Wind Force (Beaufort), 4. ordered that no merchandise be Temperature; maximum yesterday,
67 F. sent to these ports while the floods
Temperature: minimum last night,
32 F. Rainfall for 24 hrs. ending 10th
today, nii.
Though None st
Was Asked
STOCKHOLM, Apr. 7 (Reu- } ter)-Sweden is replying in due course to the Allied notes although no specific requests were made for a reply.
THREE FRENCH
Reuter learns that the British Note did not ask Sweden and Nor- way to take immediate, measures and did not envisage Anglo-French measures, but mainly a general statement of the Allies' view point. With reference made of the pos- The map, an ordinary coloured map, showed the changes in the sibility that Norway and Sweden frontiers of Europe since Hitler's might seek German assurance for march into Austria. Coloured pins fear of a Russian attack, it is stated marked the various German acts the Allies would regard such ac- tion unfavourable. The question, of aggression...
The photographer was apparent-of 'tron ore was hardly mentioned. ly a better artist than political ex- pert for the photo shows Germany Object is to clarify the Allies' at-
as absorbing Denmark and Luxem burg; Holland and Belgium as one Turning to the war at sea, pr. titude on different questions con-
cerning Scandinavian neutrality.
It is not known whether the country, and the Aegean Sea Alled GROWING RUTHLESSNESS
captain will risk to run the ship ini STOCKHOLM, Apr. 8 (Reuter) himself along the extremely dan The Dagens Nyheter. commenting RETURNS
on the latest Nazi attacks on neu-gerous coast or take a chance and tral merchant vessels, says: "The go on the high sea where he will
PARIS, Apr. 7 (Reuter)-A War LONDON, Apr. 7 (Reuter)-Last German terror continues and is probably meet with Allies war returns which have come to hand growing more ruthless."
shipa
the Parla map affair, Dr. Goebbels, communique, issued today, atates in the Canadian federal elections! The paper becomes sarcastic Italian ships arriving at Yu- the Propaganda Minister, gave a that there is nothing to report
The only incident during the -Acadia in Alberta-give the when commenting on Nazi Eccusa-goslav porte declared that they talk on the trusted position" of
yesterday 籍 Liberals two votes, over the New tloris of British designs on the sighted
British the Nazi'press in war.
past 24 hours on the Western cruiser steaming at full speed The Nazi press, he said, stood Front was the capture of a Ger- Democracy candidate, according to neutrals. a Ottawa report.
The policy of the belligerents, it from the Toranto Straits north between leadership and the people. man prisoner from a reconnoltz This brings the total of Mr. says, is illustrated by the German ward.
Two, British submarines If today Germany enjoys ing patrol which- approached too Mackenzie King's supporters to attacks and British defensive ac- are also reported to be in the security," he declared, it is large-near a French post west of the
ly due to her responsible press!" Adriatic.
Voages. 178.
CANADIAN POLL
tion.
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AN ODD MOMENT BERLIN, Apr. 6 (Reuter)-At the same time the Nazi press was filled Versions:of lying. with
FLOODS IN AMASIA
ANKARA, Apr. (Reuter) Thirty, villages in the Amasia dis trict were completely destroyed by Against an average of, 6.82 ins." floods, following earthquake shocks Sunset tonight, 6.41 pm, felt here on April 4. No lives have Sunrise tomorrow, 6.10 a.m. been lost bit the damage is very
Total rainfall since January 1st
14.32 ins.
4 pm, April 7. great, over 20,000 people having Barometer (at sea level), 29.98 Ins. been rendered homeless.
Temperature, 64 F.
A Havas message from New Humidity. 79 per cent. Orleans states that a cyclone prac- Wind Direction, E tically destroyed the small town Wind Force (Beatfort), 3. of Amity, in Louisiana.
Maximum temperature, 66-2. Minimum temperature, 62 F. Rainfall, nll..
FRENCH ENVOYS
FOREGATHER ANKARA, Apr. 7 (Rauter)-The French Ambassador, M. Massihlt, is leaving today to attend the conference of French diplomatic representatives in the Balkaris called by M. Paul Reynaud, the Premier.
CASUALTIES
· Yesterday M. Massihi; Had one- PARIS. Apt. 7. (Reuter)-Two French soldiers were killed and hour. interview with President two wounded in the German raid Thonu at which Bey Sarajoglu, the reported on Saturday. One of the Foreign Minister, was present, wounded later died
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FRENCH PREMIER › MAKES SURVEY PARIS, Apr ̧7 (Rewer)-M. Pati Reynaud, the French Prime Minis-Fri ter, commenced a survey of South and South-eastern Europe, holding Fat conference with Gen. Weygand, M. Sma. 14 Poncet and M. Brugere, Minister
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