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ATTACK
DEVELOPS
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1940.
ON WESTERN
AS EXPECTED:
APPRECIABLE CHANGE SWEDEN'S
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ON LUXEMBOURG FRONTIER POSITION
Belgian Troops Maintain Their
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Positions Everywhere
It is learned authoritatively in London that on the Western Front, in the north, the main German attack has developed as was expected between the Dutch and Belgian armies. German pressure is most heavy in
"of the canal the neighbourhood Maastricht, says a Reuter message.
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IT IS POINTED OUT THAT HISTORICALLY Germany has always put every ounce that she can into her initial blow and there are many indications, not necessarily mil- itary, that the Germans will stake almost everything in an attempt to win this war quickly.
THE SITUATION REGARDING PARACHUTISTS in The Hague and Rotterdam is very obscure, reports being Tre- quently contradictory. It is emphasised that, for the next few days at least, the situation is bound to be obscure and that there will inevitably be a paucity of correct and authentic' news.
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Information " received in London shows that the Ger- man parachutists are "wear ing British or Allied uniforms "and also dressed as civilians, policemen, postmen and even
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CLOSE COLLABORATION LONDON, May 13 (Reuter) Belgian High Command com- munique, broadcast from Brussels, states that during the night there were engagements points along the front,
"Belgian troops maintained The parachutists. it is pointed out, are all very highly trained in everywhere their positions. This the offensive and are armed to the moming strong enemy motorised teeth. Of necessity, they are units again ruthless and they leave their air positions
women.
craft at a low altitude. They have also proved themselves to be well Inmed about the localities in
attacked Belgian
"The Belgian forces are fighting in close collaboration with the British and French." which they have landed and there ATTACKS REDOUBLED have been instances in Helland of BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuter)—A parachutists going to addresses of Belgian communique says: "In sympathisers belonging to the fifth Holland and Belgium the enemy column.
attacks redoubled in violence.
It is understood, that the figure particularly in the region north of of 200 which was given as the the Albert Canal, between the number of German aeroplanes Canal and the Lower Rhine as shot down in Holland and Belgium well as in the region south-east of is by ro
In means an exaggeration Tirlemont
the Belgian and that the total bag may even | Ardennes. be larger...
..."On the Luxembourg frontler,
So many German machines are lying riddled on the sands of Holland, and Belgium, and on the aerodromes of those two countries, that it is im- possible to give the exact figure.
fres, London.
and
Series Of Attacks By Whitley Bombers
LONDON, May 13 (Reuter-An Air Ministry communique states Wellington that Whitley and bombers of the R.A.F. carried out a series of attacks on enemy com- munications in Germany, between the Rhine and the Dutch frontier.: during last night
NOT WORSE
BUT STOCKHOLM BLACKED-OUT STOCKHOLM May 13 (Reuter) -Stockholm, Europe's most city, last night joined the com- pany of blacked-ont town, til further notice
The authorities point out the measure does not imply that Sweden's position has become worse.
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HITLER HAS FAILED TO WIN WAR
BY PRETENCE OF PEACE: MUST
TRY TO WIN IT BY WAR ITSELF
Germany
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ELEMENTS
AND JAPAN
LONDON, MAY 13 (REUTER)—RECOGNITION THAT SUN FO ON ITALY THE WAR HAS NOW, ENTERED THE DECISIVE STAGE, Hitler having staked everything on one card, and satisfac- tion at the formation of the new Churchill Cabinet char- acterised by the efficiency of structure as well as personnel, are the tenor of this morning's press.
* Special-To H.K.-Dally Press
CHUNGKING, May 13 (Havas)--- Russia will remaki neutral, assert- THE TIMES DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT writes: ed Dr. Bun Fo, Fresident of the "Despite the somewhat obscure news from the Low Coun-Legislative Yuan, commenting on tries there is little doubt Hitler, with his generals, is stak-the problems arising from the ing almost all in a great summer offensive against the European war, before the Women's Allies.
Committee of the Sino-Soviet Cul- tural Association. "At the beginning of the He said there "are two irknown war, Hitler hesitated, wonder-elements, represented by Italy and ng could the British and Japan. The former will no doubt, French be duped by peace avail herself of the present ace proposals. It was only when tivity on the Western Front to ex- that falled--when the French tend her control over Yugoslavia stood up magnificently against the and Greece and thereby possibly great weight of propaganda and precipitating a crisis in the Med!- when the British people responded terrangan.
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IN JAPAN
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MINEFIELDS LAID
Special to ELK. Dally Press STOCKHOLM. May 13 (Havas) ALLIED LANDING
Minefields have been established at all strategical points in Swedish territorial Wafers.
IN D.W.1.
A special notification has been widespread attention, is attached prosecution of the campaign-see policy while morally supporting
Issued for navigators and pilots will be put at the disposal of ships entering the mined area.
PRIVY COUNCIL LONDON," May 13 (Reuter)-
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to the sham German "peace plans" On the other hand, Italy may TOKYO, May 13 (Reper) only by demanding more energetic stick momentarily to her wait and to the report from London that only then Hitler realised that, the Reich Allied unita, after consultation having falled to win the war by with the Dutch Government, have pretence of peace, he must try to landed at Curacao and Aruba in win it by war itself." the Netherlands West Indies.
The article continues to analyse
Japan's ambitions regarding the 'Dutch Esst· Indies are plain but will she strike in the South Seas? Japan í a well aware of the fact that the American Navy is keeping a watchful eye on Far Eastern developments.
A force of Blenheim aircraft also heavily bombed enemy troops advancing through east Belgium. All but one aircraft engaged in these operations returned safely.
The R.AF..carried out a series
Such steps, it is stated, apparent the alternative which Hitler had of successful bombing attacks More new members of the Gov-ly run counter, to the spirit of to face, namely, wait and build curing the night against the ernment took oath of office before statements Issued by the Nether a strong lebensraum in the Bal-
through diplomatic
America's position according to aerodrome at Waalhaven which the King at the Privy Council this lands Government and its Lega-kans
tion in Tokyon May 11 affirming economic pressure and Import. day and was being used as a-base-sided as had again changed hands yester morning. Mr. Chamberlain pre that the Netherlands Government 890ds through Italy and Russia, the speaker, is easily defined. The would waive anyoner of proteo, meanwhile itsessing the increUnited States would oppose any tion by any foreign Power with ing tremendous arms progress of Dutch East Indies or the Philip- Continued on Back Page
by the enemy.
Council.
flent of the
BRITAIN'S NEW PREMIER ADDRESSES COMMONS
"I Have Nothing To Offer But Blood, Toil, Sweat"
"I say to the House, as I have said to the Ministers who have joined the Government, I have nothing to offer We have before us an but blood, toil, tears and sweat. ordeal of the most grievous kind. To ask what is our po lley I say it is to wage war (Cheers); war by land, sea and air, war with all our might and with all the strength God has given us; and war against a monstrous tyranny never surpassed in the dark, lamentable catalogue of hu- man crime (Cheers). That is our polley."
regard to its colonial possessiona, || being itself fully able and pre- pared to uphold the independence of overseas territories, · regardless 'of the" conditions is the mother
country.
FULL POWERS
The statement by the Nether- lands Legation stressed that the Governor-General of the Nether- lands East Indies and the Gover- nors of the West Indies had full powers to administer and govern the territories under their juris- diction
Moreover, it is emphasised here, the steps taken by the Allies will the Netherlands East Indies re- surely affect the issue concerning garding which Japan has a grave
concern.
PRINCESS JULIANA
· IS SAFE
and
IN LONDON WITH DAUGHTERS
**LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)— It is officially stated that Princess Juliana arrived ``in London today, accompanied by the two young Princesses, Beatrix and Irene.
The communique making this Leading officials, including Mr. announcement at the request of Thus declared Mr. Winston all Parties both of those which Masayuki Tani, Vice-Minister for and with the authority of the from the Longwy to the Moselle. Churchill, the new Prime Minister supported the late Government Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Haruhiko Netherlands Legation, says the there is
no appreciable change when he addressed the House of and also Parties of the Opposition. Nishi, Director of the European people of the Netherlands will be despite intense" bombardment, Commons yesterday afternoon. He I have already completed the Burean, met yesterday to exchange very happy to learn that their be-
loved". Princesses are in safety. Further east there is nothing to was received with cheers.
most important of these taaks. (The views on the subject". report.
He said: "On Friday evening War Cabinet has been formed of "At the close of the day. and last I received his Majesty's com five members representing, with during the night, German columna mission to form a new adminis-the Opposition Liberals, the unity were bombed and machine-gunned tration. It was evident that the of the nation. Three Party lea- by our alrcraft.
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The German report that in a
wish and will of Parlament andders have agreed to serve on the series of operations 58 planes were brought down, including 20 8pit- Five Germar planes
were the nation was that this should be War Cabinet in high executive. 13 categorically denied in brought down yesterday evening." conceived on the broadest possible offices and the three fighting ser
-FULL OPTIMISM
basis, and that, it should include vices have Special to H.K. Dally Press AMSTERDAM, May 13 (Havas)–
German The
advance so, far threatens no part of the Dutch Continued on Page 7
The facts are that one Spitfire was damaged in the operations re- ferred to by the German communi- que and the others have all re- -turned...
Destruction
Of Every
Civilised Value In The Service Of Brute Force
NEW YORK, MAY 13 (REUTER)-IN A LEADING ARTICLE HEADED "WORLD REVOLUTION," the NEW YORK TIMES de- clares that Elitler's aim is nothing less than the destruction of the British Empire. But it he should succeed in this tremen- dous project who belleves now that he would stop there? The newspaper, adds "The world must adjust itself to this possibi- ty and take, without a moment's losa of time, every step necessary to avert it."
The NEW YORK HEBALD- TRIBUNE states: "The ́dim outlines of the struggle at least suggest that, in a mill- tary sense, the opening days have not gone badly for the democracies.
NAZI TRANSPORT MINED, SUNK
IN SOUND STOCKHOLM, May 13 (Retter) The German transpori, Canipani, was mined and sumie in The Sound, AD route from Oslo to Germany, according to the Aftonbladet.
Another German transport went aground in the same waters but was refloated,
A 25,000-ton German steamer, with a make-shift Red Cross on the funnel, is reported to have entered Swedish territorial, waters off Gothenburg and has been stopped by a destroyer.
GERMANS REACH MOSJOEN
"But the one thing about which there is no confusion; the one fact that comes through with starker clarity, hour by hour through all: the fog and smoke of the war. 18 the loathsome overwhelming "bar- barity of this assault upon peace...i STOCKHOLM, May 13 (Renter) ful peoples, this bombing and German troops, pushing north- burning of great cities. the savage ward, are stated" by the Afton inflction of death and agony up-Bladet, to have reached Moajoen, on the innocent and this destruc- 200 miles south of Narvik.
tion of every civilised value in the service of brute force."
The Norwegian have organised à defence line at Mosjoen.
been allied. It was necessary that this should be done. in one single day on account ožj
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· On Other Pages
PAGE 2—Whitsun Race meet- ing; American baseball: Wimbledon tennis for Red Cross.
PAGE 3- Coming eventh, Radio programmes; Cross- word puzzle.
PAGE —Epic RAF fight: Belgian Premier's --- radio address; What Germany plans to do.
PAGE 5 Zhibition "of Chi- nese porcelain: Police Court **CASES.
PAGE 6-Leading article. PAGE 8 Chinese Buccess; Dutch troops withdraw; "London Gazette, ja PAGE 9—Recruits for Chinese
National Post Office. PAGE 10-Finance and com.
merce.
PAGE 11 Queen Mary's re-
Ford "voyage.
pines but is unlikely to enter the European war unless forced to do
20.
It is obvious that Germany will be careful to avoid any steps which might draw. America into the war. Concluding. Dr. Sun Fo. stated some believe that China would benefit by an Allied victory giving the opinion that eritain, and France, together with the United States, would undoubtedly after their victory, make a bolder stand.. in the Far East than they have so far and would co-operate with China in the maintenance of the status quo and the open door policy.
Regrettable Impression
Special to H, K. Daily Press LONDON, May 13 (Haves)— Official circles confirm that Sir It is, of course, of paramount
Percy Loraine, British Ambassador importance, even if the -worst
in Rome, has asked the Italian should happen for which, fortun-
Government to explain the 10-
present, that the Royal House of during the last few days and which Orange-Nasaau should be safe. had a pronounced anti-British
Prince Bernard has accompani- character.
JAPAN RAISES ately, there is no indication at cidents which took place in Rome
WAR RISK RATES
TOKYO, May 13 (Reuter)-At the meeting of the Executive Com- mittee on May 5, the Japan Un- derwriters' Association decided to raise the war risk rates by ten to four yen per 100 yen insurance lov Japanese ships and three, to mix yen for foreign vessels destined for Mediterranean ports,
At the same time the rates for ships bound for the Netherlands East Indies, French, Indo-China, Singapore and the Philippines have been increased as follows: Japanese vessels by Y0.10 to Y0.20 and foreign vessels by Y0.20' to YOAO,
U.S. AID FOR DUTCH
THE HAGUE, May 13 (Reuter) The American Red Cross has presented $100,000 to the Dutch Red Cross. It has also asked what material is needed and stated that 50 motor ambulances are ready for shipment.
The Dutch Red Cross has ex- pressed grateful thanks in the name of its President, Princess Juliana..
ed the Princess and their Royal The Ambassador drew the atten- daughters with the intention of tion of the Italian Government to. resuming his duties as ADC to the regrettable impression caused Queen Wilhelmina of Holland as throughout Britain by these soon as possible.
monstrations,
Outcome War Will Decided In Mediterranean
Of European Probably Be
CHUNGKING, MAY 13 (REUTER) — COMMENTING ON THE PROSPECTS OF THE EUROPEAN WAR the SADTANGPAO, organ of the Chinese Army, declared that the preliminary stage in the final out- come of the European war will probably be determined in the Mo» diterranean
The "grey" attitude on the part cannot tolerate further uncertain- of Italy, the paper says, is a source ties in the Mediterranean. An in- of great anxiety to Britain and 'dication of the final of the butcome France "for a disguised enemy is of the European war will probably worse than an open enemy." be found shortly in developinents
The concentration of Allied Naval forces>In the Mediterra- nean is an attempt to forcé Italy to declare her stand. The Allies prefer to know, 'Italy's attitude now than when the Allies are involved: elme- where,
in the Mediterranean.
DA NEUTRALITY. OF SPAIN
MADRID, May 13 (Havas)--An official proclamation was, issued here stressing Spain's neutrality. in the Dutch and Belgian confilçt. General Gambara, Italian-Am bassador in Madrid, left today for With the German Invasion of Rome to confer with Bignor Musso-- Belgium and Holland, the Alljes lini.