HONGKONG DAILY
PRESS
GERMANS CLAIM TO TROOPS TO PIECES
War Office Ridicules
Nazi Reports
LONDON, Apr. 26 (Reuter)-A denial of the reports that the British force in Norway had been cut to pieces and forced to withdraw in disorder was issued by the War Office which described the statements as a distortion of facts.
The account presumably relates to the incident already referred to in a recent communique.
The facts are that an advanced detachment to a large force push- ed forward towards Trondheim from the direction of Namsos.
The Germans, moving reinforcements 'by water, inside Trondheim Fjord, threatened to cut off the advanced troops from the main body.
Blitzkrieg Blasted
NO HEADWAY IN TWO WEEKS
CABLES
HAVE CUT BRITISH LITTLE CHANGE No Blame On
AT NARVIK
Continued From Page 1
Britain
which shelled the flanks of the NETHERLANDS CLEAR
UP A POINT
British and Norwegian troops in
the Steinkjer sector.
It is stated that British fighter LONDON, Apr. 26 (Reuter)-A planes have already been in action widely circulated story, attribut- and, according to one report, haveing to Dutch officials the view shot down A. German heavy that Britain had raised the ques- bomber.
tion of the future of the Nether- According to one Swedish cor-lands East Indies to "drag respondent, the variguard of the America into the war through the German forces driving from the back door," was flatly denied by south up the Oester Valley, which the Netherlands Legation, states were reported yesterday to have the Dolly Telegraph's Washington shtered Roeros. have suddenly correspondent. withdrawn from the town for a distance of 15 miles. Another re- port says the Germans have been checked north of Roeros by Nor
"They, therefore, withdrew but were not followed by the enemy | weglan forces. who are now reported to be digging In at the head of the fjord.
Our troops suffered some loss. USING UP THEIR STRENGTH
TANKS USED
After communicating With his Government. the Netherlands Minister stated that the assertion that Britain was to blame for the agitation over the future of the Indies "in no way represented the views of the Netherlands Govern-
In their rapid advance to Roeros the Germans used tanks, armoured ment." cars and motor-cycles. and it is
STOCKHOLM. Apr. 26 (Reuter stated that two tanks were des-
--At Stenkjer the Allies are stated to be allowing the Germans to 'ex- "NEW YORK, Apr. 26 (Reuter-pend their strength on attempts The Boston Globe declares: "Even to storm strong positions."
troyed.
!!
AMSTERDAM'S AIR RAID DRILL AMSTERDAM, Apr. 26 (Reuter) The air rald" sirens walled
Allied troops are understood to be in possession of the Important railway junction of Stoeren and The Namsos correspondent of thus have blocked the northern the fog of contusion owing to conflicting reports and official the Allehanda says that the Allled outlet of the Oester Valley. Ger-, throughout Haarlem this morning censorship does not hide the fact detence lines, just over a mile man troops, moving south from the country's first full dress the streets that the
German blitzkrieg in north of Stenkjer. are holding out Trondheim, were at one time, re-A.R.P. practice.
In a few minutes Norway has been thwarted Inas-grimly against waves of German ported to be at Stoeren, but ap-
parently they have been recalled were empty except for the police much as the quick victory the
possibly to aid in meeting the and wardens. Motor cars, ommi- assault was intended to reach has
Allled advance south from Namsos. buses and other vehicles came to a not bech won.
Meanwhile, it is reported the standstill as passengers, had drivers Germans are throwing wave after took refuge in nearby houses. conducted wave of attacks against the post-School "Children were
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attacks.
NAZIS FALL · INTO TRAP
"Today, two weeks after the first attack, the German troops in Norwegian ports have not been LONDON, Apr. 26 Reuter)--Actions established by the British and from the schools to houses in the able to establish contact with one cording to a Swedish correspondent, Norwegians just north of Steinkjer. vicinity: another and have not been able Steinkjer was heavily bombarded It is understood that bad wea-
to make a really vital advance in- up to late on Wednesday night. ther is holding up the expected ANGLO - FRENCH
land from the coast.
The Germans here are supported "This inability to expand the by tanks and armoured cars. as attack to the utmost must be well as three warships which are attributed to an insufficient supply now
bottled up in Trondheim of fresh troops and new supplies." Ford by the British Navy.
NORWEGIAN
CAMPAIGN
NOT EXPECTED TO BE EASY FROM START
LONDON, APR. 26 (REUTER) -THE DEVELOPMENTS IN NOR- WAY REMAIN THE MAIN TOPIC IN THE BRITISH PRESS:
Newspapers" remind readers that the Norwegian Campaign could not be expected to be easy right from the start because the Ger- mans, by their invasion, had gaired strategic positions including all available landing grounds before Allied help could arrive.
Allied attack in the Narvik region.
According to unconfirmed re- ports which have,, just reached Stockholm the violent German attacks against the Allied post- tians at Steinkjer have all been repulsed.
ADVANCE GUARD
LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter)
SWISS TRADE
Warfare
LONDON, Apr. 26 (Reutér)—The Ministry of Economic states that Britain and France have concluded similar agreements with Switzerland which are con- cerned with various trade matters arising out of wartime conditions
ALSOPPS
TRADE
MARK
SATURDAY, APRIL
27, 1940.-PAGE 71
IT'S CLEARS IT'S GOOD
IT'S 100% BRITISH
SOLE AGENTS;
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.
2. CHATER ROAD.
Lower Prices Due Soon In Shanghai
NEW REGULATIONS
"IN FORCE
The first results of the new reg-
Reports reaching London today
gulations instituted by the Shang- hal Municipal Council and the Indicate that the Allled troops in
T.U.C. CONGRESS the Steinkjer area are in positions
The Anglo-French Trade Union French Concession authorities last week, in obliging shop-keepers to concluded a two-day three or four miles north, of the congress town. It does not appear as meeting at London at which (Re-display price lists in their "shop- ter understands) the representa-| though there has been attacks on, tives completely agreed on the played in their establishments. them by the Germans,
countries.
windows and tagging all goods dis-
It is believed here that the Trade Union policy affecting both will presumably become apparent some time this week since by then troops-referred to in last night's
it is expected that the merchants War Office communique were sent
will have had sufficient time to out as an advance guard by the
comply with the new set of rules. officer commanding the British
MUCH WORK forces which landed at Namsos.
Municipal authorities questioned
GLIDER FLIGHT OVER CHUNGKING CHUNGKING, April 26 (Central)
The withdrawal from the posi-expected in such a campaign. It This advance guard seems to haveAt the request of the Aeronautical tlons near Lillehammer must now is not the first time in history moved towards Trondheim and to affairs Commission, a Belgian Bier On the matter said that copies of
ADVANCE HALTED
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superlör odds"and prevailed.
The Royal Air Force has done
il
Neither is
The DAILY MAIL writes that up till now, only conflicts between "No" reports were received from for the moment our advance is advanced detachments. The real Narvik today but the extremely halted, but such pauses are to be battles have not yet begun."
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Procedure That Met With Great Approval
LONDON, April 26 (Reuter) The landing of the Anzacs in Gallipoli was commemorated yesterday by wreaths on the Cenotaph and by a Church service, and subsequently by a Bri- tish Empire Service League luncheon presided over, by· Field- Marshal Lord Milne, at which a number of Gallipoli veterans. including Field-Marsha) Lord Birdwood. General Ian Hamilton and four recipients of the Victoria Cross were present...
Special reference was made to the gallantry of their then Turkish fees and mention of the Turkish Commander was receiv - ed with cheers. Mr. Stanley Bruce, Australian High Commis- sioner, quoted telegrams exchanged yesterday between Australian and New Zealand Commanders and the Turkish Army which were received with enthusiasm.
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be regarded as a reverse but as a that the British Army has faced
with have been attacked by troops land-
regulations together made a demonstration Alght halt. It is also recalled that ac-
ed from German destroyers which
specimen price-lists have been sent aboard a glider over Chungking, cording to recent Swedish reports,
to all shop-keepers in both. foreign Allied reinforcements were moving well but they must do battle hun- had moved up the fjords.
areas and tha; it had been decided The British advance forces re- yesterday. He remained in the air from Dombaas down to Gudbrand-dreds of miles from the home aero-
The superior British air/treated and it is not known what for four hours and forty-four not to rush the affected parties. sal Valley.
dromes.
minutes. Aying for a distance of
since. It was realize that 5,700 fee Military correspondents point out forces should be based near the losses they sustained
pliance with the regulations would This was the second demonstra- result in a tremendous amount of that a properly controlled with-scene of action to sustain soldiers it known what the strength of this force was. It is unlikely that
tion glider flight over Chungking work on their part. drawal can inflict great damage on against bombing on land.
The NEWS-CHRONICLE says: such a force would be supplied the first being made on November the enemy and compel him to de- !
artillery
As will be recalled. the regula anti-aircraft or ploy continually during his ad- We do not under-estimate the with
18, last year by a glider presented tions in the case of the French vance. The view is expressed that difficulty of establishing suitable guns.
To the Chinese Government by the According to a report received
Concession, a Consular Ordinance- the Bomber is the main German sites as air bases in Norway, but!
readers of the vernacular newsps-require all shops to display price- London Osterdalen Valley weapon in Norway and that, there- this is a problem which must be in
et Ta Kung Pao. Is blocked and 1 is assumed that
lists while all goods will have to be fore, Allied air bases should be es- given unremitting attention.
To make the Chinese more air-tagged so that prospective buyers The DAILY HERALD says: "The the Norwegians have blown up tablished in Norway as soon as possible.
withdrawal from the positions near bridges and roads to check the "nded the Chinese Government is will know beforehand how much Lillehammer must be read in its German advance to link up with promoting glider fights. It is said they are expected to pay.
that the ships can be made with proper perspective. We have seen, the Germans a Trondheim.
Chinese materials at very low cost.
Weekly reports will be published, Mt. Bruce said that the Austra-be one of the determining factors showing in which part of the city lans in the last war fought the in achlering victory for the Allies, AERIAL COMBATS
prices are lowest. Thus buyers will Turks Ze hell and conceived for IN SZECHWAN
know where to buy advantageously them a great admiration and CHUNGKING, Apr. 28 (Central) while shop-keepers will and it in respect. He also pointed out that In the last war, with a popula- -Chinese fighting planes rose to their interests to compete.
Fixing of maximum prices has tion under five millions, Australia engage Japanese raiders which
PEKING, Apr. 28 [(Reuter)—Well and the informed foreign circles here give bombed the outskirts of Chung-been found impractical by the com- had sent 450,000 troops RICE SUPPLY" IN
the Dominions as a whole had sent the opinion that not too optimis king in the wee hours yesterday. mittees which elaborated- "KWANGTUNG
Aerial combats were reported present scheme, on the grounds over 1.000.000
tle hopes should be placed on the BIGGER CONTRIBUTION
cessation of the Tientsin blockade, over Langshan, about 12 miles that most of the vital necessaries
Since then Australias popula-even if the present negotiations on SHIUKWAN, April 26 (Central) northeast of here in east Sze-affected by the new measures, are -Ceneral Li Han-yun, Chairman chwan Beveral of the Japanese of a perishable nature and that tton had increased by 50 per cent the silver question should end sac-
Kwangtung Provincial aircraft were believed damaged as their prices are regulated by the and the population of the remain-cessfully.
der of the Empire had also greatly Government, has returned here they were seen wavering in mid-demand and supply.
The Japanese contlled Tien- mcreased. This meant a corres-tein Chinese paper, Yungpao, in a after an inspection tour to eastern air while flying away,
ponding increase in the military special article stresses that block- Kwangtung.
contribution which the Dominions ade of the Concessions is a war- were able to make in the present time messure and therefore the Ufting of same is à question for war..
Moreover, in the last war, Aus- the Japanese army solely to de- tralia contributed 600 flying officide. cers who brought down 300 enemy
Wang Becomes Japan's
Uncomfortable
Puppet
WELL AWARE OF THE VERY POSSIBLE, POSSIBILITY OF BE- ING ASSASSINATED BY SOME CHINESE PATRIOT, Mr. Wang Ching-wel, presumably with an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of his stomach, set out recently from Shanghai to become Japan's pup- pet Chinese Premier in famed Nanking, where 27 months ago Ja- panese troops broke discipline and committed modern history's great
est mass rape,
Mr. Wang dared not even reveal and Ambassador Plenipotentiary to the Chinese people he expects by the Son of Heaven. to rule what are the terms of the
pact he has made with Japan.
prairie dog into a Japanese stea-
bad weather during.. the past 24 hours may account for the ap- parent lack of movement elther side..
of
the
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A Japanese scouting plane con-
:
While scopping over at Hing ducting reconnaissance was at- In Rochester, N.Y., burglars took ning on April 19, he called a con- tacked early yesterday morning $75 worth of merchandise from a ference of the magistrates and by Chinese machines over Chang-alig station. Part of their loot: delegates of the organisations con- shou. about 32 miles northeast of the collar of a police dog left th
guard the premises.
Germans Want Control Of Swedish Ore
www
- JAPANESE WARNING cerned to discuss the rice supply Chungking. Meanwhile Japanese Premier problem. Measures for the regula- "Now is not the time." bleated Admiral Mitsumasa Yonal warned tion of supply, stabilisation of Wang in Shanghai, diving like a the Great Powers indirectly that boarding and economy of con- mer which chugged off up the their diplomátic and consular re-sumption were decided upon. swirling Yangtze, escorted by Ave Presentatives may soon have to do To relieve the acute shortage of Japanese gunboats. Lest somebody business with "The wanking Gov-rice in the East River valley, ernment or find it impossible "to General L ordered the Kwang- take a pot shot at Puppet Wang look after their Interests in cen-tung Provincial Bank to assign from the river bank, Japanese tral China; The fighting Chung thirty lorries and the Highway
LONDON," Apr. 26 (Havas)-According to the Dally Ex- puppeteers kept him below decksking Government of Generaliskim Bureau
the press the German, commercial delegation at present in Japanese censorship choked off
A DETERMINING FACTOR Chiang Kai-shek observed the artransport of Hunan rice to that Stockholm will deliver a note tantamount to an ultimatum," rival of Wang in Nanking by is-area. The Arst consignment is re demanding virtual German control over the Swedish iron suing an prder to burn every book porter to be on the way. written by either Wang Ching- Relief of the rice shortage in wei or his disciple Chou Fu-bai.
all news of what happened, when "the new Premier" reached sacked and gutted Nanking.
To bolster up Wang prestige, Japanese army bigwigs in China, who operate the puppet strings, have been demanding that a top- rank Japanese statesman be sent
Ave lorries for
mines.
The ultimatum is allegedly demanding that the whole Swedish 8te Yap was also discussed, on mercantile marine be used exclusively for trade with Germany and April 20, at a conference of also demands improvement of the port of Lulea in order to allow a
·,:- prominent residents of that area...more rapid clearance of ships.
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were
NO LIFTING OF BLOCKADE?
CLERICAL ASSN.
planes but under the Empire air HONGKONG CHINESE scheme for the present war the Australian contribution would be 14,000 pilots, 16,000 other mem-
The number of members of the bers of air crews and 27,000 ground, Hongkong Chirlese Clerical As- personnel. The net effect of this sociation was increased to about would be a total of 30,000 Austra890 at the close of the Enrollment lian flying officers as against 600 Campaign With a view to cul- in the last war.
tivating friendship among mem- bers, the association is to hold a Similar progress had been made Reunion Concert on Apr. 23, at in Canada' which had" a much 1.10 pm, in Confucius Hall, Caro- greater population than Australia, iine Hill.
and also New Zealand and 'South The programme will be. Africa and there could be no follows:
doubt that the contribution of the 1. Reporting the association PARIS, April 26 (Reuter)-The A Bze Yap Food Transport As- The same newspaper also pub Finally, the paper stated that combined Dominions to the war affairs; 2. Distributing Ping-Pong
of Information|sociation WRS formed. as. Tokyo's first Ambassador to Polish Ministry
and fished reports from Belgium an-eight German divisions are massed effort would be even more effec- Ball Match Prizes: 3 Binging sof popular songs; 4 World-faELODE 'devised the new Nanking puppet show. categorically denies the German measures
for nouncing that Germany contem- at the Baltic ports, Memel and tive than in 1914-18.
Mr. Bruce said that he believed songs played by the Harmonica This week Gen. Nobuyuk! Abe, I claim to have torpedoed a Polish purchasing and shipping large plates setting the Aaland Islands East Prussia, Ice breakers carrying
ammunition that the Dominions and other and; 5. A play: "Dawn" Premier Japan until lact destroyer, acting with the British consignments of rice to Sze ZapWhich command the approaches to large quantities of
from a rice-producing centre.. Eastern Sweden. January, was named Special Envoy Home Fleet.
parts of the Empire would again play: "She Mopes."
were also seen.