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British Bombers Fight Back On Faster Opponents
LONDON, APR. 8 (REUTER)-LATEST REPORTS OF YESTERDAY'S AIR ENGAGEMENT OVER THE NORTH SEA SHOW THAT THE ENEMY FIGHTERS CONCEN- TRATED THEIR ATTACK ON A SMALL SECTION OF WELLINGTON BOMBERS WHICH WERE FLYING SOME DISTANCE ASTERN THE MAIN BRITISH FORMATION.
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PROSECUTE
ECONOMIC WAR AGAINST GERMANY TAKES
EARLY EFFECT: DRAMATIC BROADCAST
Mines Laid In Three Areas North Of Main European
"
In Norwegian Territorial Waters
LONDON, April 8 (British Wireless- The dramatic announcement early this morning that "His Majesty's Government the United Kingdom and the French Gov- ernment have resolved to deny the continued use by the enemy of stretches of terri- torial waters, which are clearly of particulie value to him, and have, therefore, decided to prevent the unhindered passage of vesels carrying contraband of war through Nor- wegian territorial waters," did not find the public mind unprepared.
The Prime Minister's firm statement last week of the determination of the Allies to prosecute the economic war against Germany to the utmost of their power created the expectation of early and effective action.
OPERATION
It was charmed by the summoning London" of British diplomatic represen-
COMPLETEDtatives in south-eastern Eu-
WITHOUT HINDRANCE
rope for consultations, which begin this afternoon, by the creation of an' official_cor-
poration to develop British
trade with the Balkans, and
SHOCK TO DUTCH OFFICIAL CIRCLES
LONDON, APT. 8 (Bouter) by the communications ad- AMSTERDAM, Apr. 8 (Reuter)- Reuter learns the entire operation dressed to the Norwegian and Britain's decision to lay mines in of minelaying off th Norwegian coast took only one hour and was Swedish Governments by the Norwegian waters came as a shock Allies at the end of the week to Dutch Government circles. completed successfully without in-
which were understood to deal Officials. however, are reluctant terference,
It is not known whether any with the general question of to express themselves "on the sub- ject until the British Note and Norwegin ships were on the scene neutrality.
the Norwegian reaction"have been at the time."
more closely studied.
ments.
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Shipping Routes
The mined areng are three small, but vital, areas close to the Norwegian coast, each commanding a flord and port, says Reuter.
M
The most important is in the vicinity of Bodoe, command- ing the entrance to the West Fjord and the Arctle port of Narvik from where Germany has been shipping Swedish iron ore, All three points lle north of main European shipping routes, the most southerly being off Stadland at the entrance to North Fjord and 110 miles north of Bergen.
The third area is off Kristianund, 120 miles north-east of Stadland and between it and Narvik, "
"Peace In Scandinavia Is In Utmost Danger"
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 8 (REUTER) "—" PEACE IN SCANDINAVIA IS IN UTMOST DANGER," SAYS, JACOB KRONIKA,-THE BERLIN CORRESPONDENT OF THE NA- TIONAL TIDENDE. HE ADDED: "THESE WORDS ARE
NOT THE OUTCOME OF PANIC. THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION IS SO SERIOUS, DANGEROUS - AND THREA-~ TENING THAT ALL PERSONS IN THE NORDIC STATES MUST CAREFULLY AND RESOLUTELY CONSIDER THEIR POSITION.
“It is considered in Berlin that,
to the war policy of the Wen-}
Four Messerschmidt 110 twine
The announcement of the min- engined fighters engaged the Bri- fish section at a height of 10,000 The Norwegian Government was ing of three any of Norwegian
On principle, Dutch wiroler det at Korky, and New Finnish New Finnish feet. Diving dows from the informed of the Allied operation at territorial waters was made in a clouds, they made a series of at- the very earliest moment.. The statement which was handed very plore any breach of international may no more be regarded as heing tacks from level astem and on the radio was used to give the first early this morning to the Nor-law whether justified or not and neutral, and it is emphasised in
Envoy starboard beam. concentrating news because it was urgently wegian Government and communi- from this point of view, the new German circles that these coun- their fire on the two Wellingtons necessary as a warning to ship-cated, without delay, to all Govern-Ailled step cannot be but con- tries are not showing enough effort at the rear of the formation. It ping.
demned.
to protect their neutrality.
To Russia was these two aircraft which fall-
It was made clear that the lay- It is stated in official circles
It is further pointe". out that "In Berlin, it is believed that ed to return from the action. that, while the mined areas willing of mines in those areas would. the mining of Norweg n waters the Allies are trying to encircle
"MOSCOW. Apr. 8 (Reuter)-Thie Flying in close defensive forma-not interfere with free access to in no way. interfere with the free does not seek an approp ate reply Germany by military: intervention resumption of full diplomatie re- cording to Havas, do not confirm tion, the British bombers fought Norwegian ports or even coastal access of Norwegian nationals or German attacks a neutral in Scandinavia. Germany will not lations between Soviet Russia and Information in Chinese papers to back on their faster opponents and, hamlets, coastal shipping will have ships to their own ports and coast shipping. It is added t..t such a sit still waiting for the Allies to Finland is indicated by the ap- the effect that 11 Japanese war-
al hamlets. Moreover, arrange- engagement, early in the
pressure method is no calculated to increase put one to pass "outside territorial waters.
Scandinavian pointment of M. Paasikivi, one of ships, including one aircraft-car-
ments had been made for the
the delegates to the peace talks in rier, are concentrated in Bias Bay." enemy aircraft was seen to go down
This, indeed. Is the main pur-limits of the areas to be patrolled the confidence of small countries countries. in flames. Its destruction W&5 It is learned from well-informed confirmed by observers in two of/Pose of the Allied operation but by British Naval vessels for the in the uprighteousness and since- "It is apparent that Germany is Moscow, as the new Finnish Minis- ready to strike, very quickly and ter to the U.8.8.P., and Dr. Zotvo, it is claimed that Norwegian shep- Brst 48 hours as additional provi-rity of Allied Intentions,
In the most unexpected way.”
former Soviet Minister to Latvia, ping has been no more secure In-
NAZI CONCENTRATIONS. Be Minister to Finland. side territorial waters than out- side.
circles that Japanese naval units the British aircraft. have been noticed in waters!
Other enemy fighters are known around Hongkong in recent days...
It is rumoured that one Japanese to have been damaged and plane yesterday morning bombed second Messerschmidt is also be- Shatuchung or "Sharks Creek," lieved to have been destroyed.. near the New Territories.
RAID WARNING
The plane earlier reconnoltred] The air raid warning was sound- the border town of Shumchun, ea in the Shetlands today when causing panic among the populace planes, believed to be German, were
British fighters went up.
COLUMBUS CREW
REMOVED AT GIBRALTAR
BAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 8 Reu-l' tar)---Capt. Weidemann, German -Chinal-Cleneral, states that 35 members of the crew of the scuttled Nazi liner Colombus were removed by the British authori-“ ties from the Italian motorship Fella at Gibraltar on Apr. 4
Capt. Weldemann declared that they were too old for military service,
seen.
The alarm lasted 38 minutes.
The British authorities, thus far, have received no Norweglan” pro- test.
sion for the safety of shipping.
to
on
If Britain can only win the war Preparations for laylor the by flagrantly violating neutrality PARIS, Apr. 8 (Reuter)-It is | p minefields were undertaken in of smaller nations, in what way learned that German troop con- Embarkation and disembarks- the greatest' secrecy. - The ac- can shẹ claim to be more admir- centrations in German North Sea tion exercises have been continu- tual work was completed with able, or less aggressive, than Ger- and Baltic ports have been in-ing at these ports in the past four the precision and expedition many.
creased.
months. CLEARLY INDICATED
always associated with tasks LONDON, Apr. 8 (Reuter)-The
allotted to the Navɔ. communication made by the Bri- Within one hour of the broadcast tish and French Ministers to the announcement at dawn the mine- Norwegian Foreign Office this laying had been successfully,com- morning was identical with the|pleted by the Allied Navies, warn- joint Anglo-French · declarationings were given to all maritime
RIBBENTROP published in London on the sub- Powers and British Naval units had
TO RETIRE SHORTLY?
Under Care Of Specialist
Special to HK. Daily Press
Ject of the mining of Norwegian begun 48 hours' patrol. of the waters.
mined areas in which ships will In the opinion of official quar-enter at their own peril. ters in London the Anglo-French Continued on Back Page action does not constitute any risk to Norwegian neutrality, nor to Norwegian lives and shipping, because the zone in which mines are laid have been clearly-in- dicated,
SOLE OBJECT
The sole object is to destroy the so-called "covered way"--the nar row stretch of territorial waters LONDON, Apr. 8 (Havas)-Ac-through which German shipping. GIBRALTAR, Apr. 8 (Reuter)cording to the Daily Herald Herr also German raiders and, sub-
STATEMENT DENIED
Capt. Wiedemann's statement was von Ribbentrop, Nazi Foreign marines, have hitherto denied by the Naval authorities Minister, may soon resign and re- Allied warshipa. *
tire altogether from diplomatic
here.
evaded
Stockholm Comment
AMBULANCE BRIGADES ROLE IN DEFENCE ORGANISATION OF H.K. LAUDED BY MAJ. GEN. Smart Turn-out, Display
At Annual Inspection
THE SATISFACTORY MANNER IN WHICH THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE IS FULFILLING ITS ROLE AS AN IMPORTANT UNIT IN THE GENERAL DEFENCE
GRASETT
U.S. FREIGHTER
ORDERED TO
RETURN
NEW YORK, Apr. 8 (Reuter)— The owners of the United States freighter Wildwood, 5,000 toms. ordered the vessel to turn about
Britain Going ORGANISATION OF HONGKONG WAS LAUDED by His in mid-Pacine and return to Ta-
Too Far STOCKHOLM, Apr. 8 (Reuter) In well-informed London quar-The general public was dumbfound- It is stated that only three men life. - were taken off the vessel for in- He fell ill shortly after his inter-ters today the mine-laying itselfed by the Allied mines moves in terrogation. They had been review with the Pope, and is at pre-was described as "the most cap- Norwegian territorial waters. leased and will shortly continue sent under the care of an eminent able operation", and, concerning their journey to Italy.
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Excellency Major-General A. E Grasett, General Officer Commanding the British Troops in China, when he spoke at the annual inspection of the Brigade yesterday,
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE, President of the Hongkong Branch of the Brigade, was unable to be present owing to illness, but Lady The Foreign Office refused to Northcote, who is Lady District Superintendent-in-Chief of the question of what will happen make any official comment but one the Nursing Divisions, attended... Herr von Mackensen, German if Norway sweeps Allled mines. the opinion expressed to Reater in
coma, Washington State.
The owners said that in- formation indicated this was advisable AL the British blockade is being extended to: Russian Pacific ports. The ship was carrying a cargo other 1,000,-
of. brass, copper and minerals valued at over
Ambassador to Rome, is likely to halveraine is that mines will be one going too far. The war in participated in the parade Brigade Surgeon, Mr. Chak Tal New Clipper
Laid
be his successor,
Ribbentrop's retirement may also!": If Germany dared to under-
be due to his fallure in recent di-j plomatic missions..
take such sweeping operations, the British Navy would wel- come an engagement,
ROUTE SEALED
NO RECOGNITION, The German trade route from BY ARGENTINE Narvik will likely be sealed effective- SHANGHAI, Apr. 8 (Reuter)ly by the mined area off the West Although relations between Japan Flord. extending 200 square miles and the Argentine has been bound across the mouth of the More closer by the conclusion of a tradé pact, the Argentine Government
ARTILLERY FIRE
was
being carried into our territory.
Record
All divisions of the Brigade Mr. A. el Arculli, District Superin000 destined for Vladivostok.. Which took place at the Causeway Bay
recreation kwong, District Officer, who was "What is to, stop Germany
in charge of the parade, Dr. Arthur taking reciprocal action? What ground. There was a smart W. Woo and Dr. P. Ruttonjee, Corps turn-out, and the general Surgeons, and Mrs. H. Belwyn- will happen if she offers to sweep the minefields for Nor efficiency of the members was Clarke, Corps Officer. Way? That would assuredly fully demonstrated during the lead to a major "navál · battle display of ambulance and in Norwegian waters."!!
first aid work which followed Many distinguished officials and residents witnessed the parade, “Alternatively, Germany : may the Inspection.
which drew thousands of specta decide to offer protective military Major-General Grasett, who was tors. assistance to Norway and send attended by Lt. R. E T. St. John, troops across."
| ADC. and Lady Northcote, who Among those present were His
THOSE PRESENT
will not recognise the Wang Ching- PARIS, Apr 8 (Reuter)-A War The commentator concluded: was accompanied by Capt. 8. HExcellency Admiral Bir Percy wel regime, a spokesman of the communique states that there "Any of these steps would make the Batty-Smith, ADC, to the Gover Noble Commander-in-Chier of the Foreign Ministry is said to have was renewed artillery are in the situation very serious and would nor, were met and conducted dur- China Station, who was attended the ing the Inspection by Mr. E. M. by Lt-Comdr. P. H. Matheson, Flag declared, according, to a Hongkong region west of the Vosges and carry the Western
Raymond, Assistant Commissioner, "Continued "on. Page 6 Chinese message to the TawanDao.local activity of patrols,
Pan American Airways' giant fying boat, the Honolulu Clip-/ per, which left Kal Tak yester- day morning set a speed re- cord on her scheduled flight between Hongkong and Manila After leaving Kowloon at 743 am, the big flying boat, carry- ing, thirly 2 people, landed smoothly at Manila at 11.43 a.m., taking exactly four hours" to negotiate the 750 miles separating the two cities- (SER ALSO PAGE 5)