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HONGKONG, - THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1940.
DETERMINATION SUBVERSIVE HOLLAND
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IS BRITAIN'S ANSWER ACTIVITIES
OF FIFTH
Sympathy And Understanding COLUMNISTS
Of Dutch Difficulties
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter) - Sympathy and under- #standing of the Dutch" difficulties is the dominant note in the first press comments" on the "cease fire" order in Holland.
Thus, the Evening Standard to the Dutch other than the peoples in Europe must "share. were deluded by the hope that have vouchsafed them.".
CHINESE FOREIGN
POLICY
STANDS
:
WANG CHUNG-HUI
BROADCASTS
Special to HK. Dally Press
CHUNGKING
May
15
(Havas)China's foreign po- |
writes: "No blame attaches guilt that all democratic Until the 13th hour they separate salvation would
AUTHORITIES IN THE DARK
More details bave reached Lon- don of the subversive activities of} fifth columnists in various parts of Europe, according to Reuter.
It is realised in competent cir- cles that perhaps the most effl- cient part of these activities 18 the secrecy with which the most The Star Post says: "Fur elaborate arrangements are made. Holland's great service of The authorities concerned holding up the Germans till been absolutely in the dark. British and French troops The main objective of the could take up positions, we columnists has been to disrupt render her our thanks." the countries in which they are
to
have
In "operation." Apart from af- All newspapers agree there must
tempts seize various vital be no illusion regarding the new
.ex. dangers arising from German points, including telephone possession of Dutch ports and change, however small, and wire- airfields.
less and power stations, there has The Evening News, in a typical been actual sabotage on well-or- Britain's answer dered plans and the aim of th comment, says will be sterner determination" and columnists generally is the de- more fierce effort.
moralisation of públic opinion.
CALL FOR CALM
"
REFUGEES PLANTED PARIS, May 15 (Reuter)-A call Use has been made of political licy remains unchanged des- for calm, courage and confidence parties opposed to existing re- pite the latest developments the keynote of the newspapers. glines and minority movement in the international situation, "Germany is staking all, and the a practice adopted, for instance. Mr. Wang Chung-hui, For-fight will be hard and terrible, In Yugoslavia. It is also known eign Minister, declared over but we must be patient not to that refugees are planted in the radio this evening.
draw hasty conclusions from any various countries and use is even He added: "We arc resisting one item of news, whether favour- made of bona fide refugees whose Japanese aggression vigorously un-able
unfavourable," writes relations remain in Germany or
to the Japanese militarists make Figaro's Diplomatic Correspondent German-occupied territory. atonement for upsetting peace and Petit Paristen's Military Corrès-3, Dutch, circles in London zadi order in this continente will pondent says that the ghung that the Dutch killed or Book Dri- not lay down our arms no matter from Friday to Monday only soner most of the fifth columnists
how long we have to continue to brought the advance guards face living in Holland but were unablë night.
to face. He adds that at some to cope with the ceaseless stream. "Over a year ago. we pointed point on the 400-inle front the of parachute troops. out how Japanese occupation of enemy may breat through, but The Dutch had to withdraw a the strategic Hainan Island would there is no position from which he
be used as a stepping stone to cannot be driven out. threaten the Pacific possessions of foreign" Powers.
"Today the Japanese, make it unmistakably clear, through their statements, that they covet the Dutch East Indies and thus increasing the danger of the Philippines and the Straits Settlements and Indo- China.
"We cannot but feel concerned
DIRECT THREAT
large force of their soldiers to deal with parachute troops, as it was beyond the police power to do so. "
ROME, May 15 (Reuter)All the
Fifth clumnists afforded the newspapers feature what is des-
parachutists tremendous help. cribed as "Holland's capitulation."
This is not surprising when it is The Messagero says: "The most important development in the war stated that over 60,000 Germans is the direct threat to the heart are living in Holland.
of England following the German occupation of the Dutch coast,"
The Popolo di Roms says: over any Japanese action. In the "Following the disappearance of Netherlands Indies since the Chi- Holland from the map all that | nese, who are contributing their remaing of the Nêtherland Empire share to the economic development is the Dutch East Indies. Obvious-
these of
overly, this headless body can have no number 1,000,000 and have heavy invest-more vitality. ments there."
-areas.
Thousands Respond
"It is not impossible that the same may happen to the British Empire with Britain decapitated."
ITALIAN SCHOOLS CLOSED
ROME, May 15 (Reuter)-The Secretary of the Fascist Party in- structed Party quarters in Italy to appoint deputy secretaries by May 20 In case the Secretary is called
It is understood Italian schools
day.
NOT TO DESPAIR BATAVIA, May 15 (Reuter)--The Governor-General boadcast an to arms.. LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-announcement of the "ccase fire" Thousands have already respond-order in Holland and urging the will close for the year term to- ed to the Government's announce-Deople not to despair.
One of the first reactions - wÜS ment of the new corps called the Local Defence Volunteers which is that a number of men applied to to be formed to gambat parachute enlist in the Allied forces. attacks if they are attempted native rulers and representatives of other nations, including Chinese (See Page 9)
Continued on Page 7
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Mr. Roosevelt Aims At Completion Of Equipment For One Million Troops
WWASHINGTON, MAY 15′′ (REUTER)
AUTHORITA-
TIVE CIRCLES HERE 'EXPECT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT to recommend an increase of about £181,500,000 in Army funds and £62,500,000 in Navy Funds in his special message to Congress today or tomorrow.
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The objectives of the pro- gramme would be to complete equipment for
million troops, to speed up warship construction and to streng" then coastal defences..
listed strength to permit the creation of another "streams lined" Infantry division and for the training of 7,000 ad- ditional air corps pilota; Thirdly, the acceleration of war- ship construction and expansion, of facilities for training of navar
Congressional circles declare the salient features of the programme | fliers; would be
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FOUR GERMAN ARMIES REACH SEDAN
DINANT AND NAMUR
Greater Part Of Liege Fortress Holding Out
LONDON, MAY 15 (REUTER) — FOUR - GERMAN ARMIES ARE NOW PUSHING WESTWARDS and have reached Sedan, Dinant and Namur, on the Meuse which, in itself, is a formidable obstacle, writes Reuter's Military Correspondent.
"
"THE FOURTH GERMAN FRONT, through Maastricht to St. Trond, appears to have been most formidable. It was here that the French counter-attacked with a great wave of tanks which disorganised and halted the enemy advance...
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The Arst attempt here was It is in this situation that 'Liege to break Belgian, resistance has become, isclated though a before contact was made with greater part of the fortress is still Allied forces. This did not holding out. succeed though many strong- ly held Belgian positions are: still ghting in the enemy's
rear.
Sedan and Longwy may, how- ever, be the main objectives of the German thrust as this area is the pivot on which the Allies in Belgium have swung.
It is now possible to review the events of the last four days.
INTENSE EFFORT
Official communiques report that the enemy is putting forth a most intense effort by means of tanks and aviation but it is still not
SEAT IN LONDON
Attention Directed To Battle On Meuse
··· THE · PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING THE "ABAN- DONMENT OF FIGHTING IN THE NETHERLANDS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ZEELAND, HAS CAUSED KEEN DISAPPOINTMENT IN BRITAIN, SAYS BRITISH. WIRELESS.
The motives of the Dutch Commander - in - Chief are, however, well understood and there is a new feeling of sympathy for the Dutch. The presence of the Dutch Gov- ernment in London had already indicated that Holland might soon be overrun involving appalling destruction and loss of civilian life, to little purpose, and surrender was not unexpected in informed circles here.
Military experts had, all while fully recognising the Nazi along, emphasised it was not invasion of active trading and in- in Holland that the main dustrial areas of Holland and Bel- battle was being fought. The glum must result in sharp econo- mid tosses to Britain, Financial proclamation, it is noted, con- News emphasises It would be cerns only troops engaged in foolish to underestimate the forces Netherlands fighting.
It does not include Naval onits ind it is 'specíficallý stated from the seat of the Dutch Government that" Hol- land is still at, wir" with "Ger-
which have driven Germany to reject the path of limited warfare and economic consolidation in an attempt at a decialve blow, or to overstate the value of economic prizes the invasion may bring the Germans,
IE POLE OGL that Holland relies The Importance of Zeeland to the Allies lies in the fact that that on imports both for her extensive province includes Dutch territory transit trade, from which Germany at the mouth of the Scheldt cover has drawn such ample benefits, and ing not only the approaches to for the support of her manufac- Antwerp but the general defences turing industries. And the Allies of Belgium.
may cut off her imports if the circumstances demand. Meanwhile, the attack on the Maginot Line between Sedan and
UNFAVOURABLE Metz continues. This also accords Without them, the balance of with anticipations, for this part of het manufactures and "commerce the Line is less strong than the would be distinctly unfavourable,- belt of fortifications opposite the In Belgium, the position, in many German frontier. Fullest prepára-respects, is still less favourable to tions to meet the present attack the invader. Heavy supplies are
had, however, been made.
FIGHTING ON MEUSE Attention, meanwhile, is directed
to fighting on the Meuse. Impor- tant though that battle is, says the Daily Mall, it will not be decisive. In contesting the advance through the Low Countries the Allies are. forcing the enemy to expensive losses before he faces the main defences
to turn the Maginot Line at Bedan clear whether the main attempt is
Other military correspondents and Longwy or whether this attack
remark that while ruthlessness is designed to prevent the French'
may have profited the Germans ini from contributing the maximum Holland, it will have less effect in effort side by side with the British
the war against Britain and Belgians.
France. All precautions against Totalitarian methods of war have already been taken in the Maginot Line area and other prospective batteneida.
:
First, the Germans struck across The same plan probably Hes be- the Maastricht appendix and suc-hind the fierce offensive which the
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ceeded in bursting through at the French repulsed in the region of ROME, May 15 (Havas)-The function of the Meuse and the Al-Wissenbourg. official Gazette publishes a de. { bert Canal. From here. their cree, date May 11,, providing ex- columns spread out like a fan over traordinar, credits amounting to the road immediately south of the two billions lire for the War, Albert Canal. thus cutting com- Navy, Air and Colonial Ministries.munications with the Belgian first
The credits were granted owing line of defence.
to the exigences of a national character.
WAR WITH YUGOSLAVIA”. Special to H. K. Daily Press BELGRADE, May 15 (Havas)— The Voelkisher Bedbachter, official organ of the German Nazi Party, has sent a war correspondent to Yugoslavia who asserts that he has been sent to cover operations should war break out between Italy and Yugoslavia.
This correspondent had been pre- viously in Yugoslavia and had been asked to leave the country when he was found taking pictures of the strategic region of Slovenia.
Fourthly, the strengthening of AMERICANS TO - firstly, the production of urgent sea coast defences for which the
LEAVE ITALY ly needed items of equipment, auch | Arms estimates that more than as semi-automatic șiñes, tanks, | 220,000,000 will be needed for the ROME, May 18 (Renter)The artillery and anti-aircraft weapons United States coast, Panama, United States Consul has asked aufficient for field forces of 750,000 Hawali and Puerto Rico; and 20,000 'Americans in Italy' to leave men and a reserve of 250,000. more: Earthly, the building of 200 ad- the country as they might not be
Secondly, an additional of
ditional four-engined' bombers, able to do so should war extend 150,000 men to the Army's en- costing £20,000,000.
to this part of Europe,
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Permanent
Bridges Destroyed
BIG and
AIR BATTLE IN SEDAN
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)~The Air Ministry andounces that in a great, battle, which took place in Sedan and at? crossings of the Mense yesterday, E.A.F. bombers, escorted by fighters, were in co-
TSAOYANG ATTACK BY operation with the French forces.
JAPANESE CHECKED
Repeated low-fying attacks.on convoy troops and tank concentra- tions of the enemy made these highly successful, and valcable "as- sistance was given to the French Army.
Chinese Scoring Success. Two permanent ridges and two
On Honan Front
CHUNGHING, May 15 (Central) however, held in check by the Fighting in the Honan-Hupen Chinese at Tanghsterchen and border areas 18 now centred were disected into small units.
pontoon" bridges were destroyed and at least 15 enemy aircraft destroyed, Our air force' encouri- tered strong resistance by enemy fighters and anti-aircraft fire.
In the fury of these engagements
around Tsadyang, 40 miles east of A number of important points detailed reports from the aircraft Blangyang, where the Chinese are around Tsaoyang have returned to crew cannot be received.. exerting increasing pressure on Chinese control. They include Allied counter-attacks, strongly the beleaguered Japanese.
Wakingtang and Wuchlatten, to supported by the Air Force, threw Latest military despatches from the southeast of the town. The back part of the attackers into the the front reveal that the Japanere Chinese are reported to be steadily river with enormous losses
The bittle was stili raging this have made repeated attempts to pressing their way toward Tras-
morning. break through the Chinese lines.yang
SUPPLIES ATTACKED
On May 13, the eneiny at Huyang-
FORTS CAPTURED then, Taipingchen and Huang-
A Japanese supply colump con-
BERLIN, - May 15 (Reuter} -The lungtang. southwest of Taoyang sisting of more than 110 motor official News Agency in a message, threw their whole weight against lorries moving west along the claims that the Germans have the Chinese to force their way Buthsien-Taaoyang highway was captured two of Namur's forts. out, but were driven back with attacked and destroyed by the 1,000 casualties,
On the same day, a similar at tempt was made by the invaders southeast of Thaoyang. They were,
Chinese on May, 12)
In south Bonan, the Chinese forces are continuus their sweep
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The Agency says it learns that the forts of Lantin and Lohtelen, on the western bank of the Mense, and south-east of Liege, were cap- Aured on Monday,
.