HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
NAZI. ADVANCE GUARDS REACH THE MEUSE French And Belgian Troops Resisting Stoutly
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter) The Germans have made rapid, progress with a large force and armoured columns in the Arden- nes region in Belgium.
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They have been opposed by French cavalry and Belgian Chasseurs but late Monday afternoon. the German · advance guards reached the Meuse at a number of points."
Further German forces continued to arrive throughout the night and they have probably now reached the river at all sing points.
cris-
The spearhead of the German drive in this region is towards Most of their armoured units have been directed towards
Sedan. Sedan,
These met the French advancé units on Monday near and there was an extremely sharp engagement,
Sedan
Not War Of Imperialism, Says Blum
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)—M. Leon Blum, French Socialist leader, was given an enthusiastic
welcome when he addressed the
Labour Conference at Bourne- mouth today.
arts!..
The Geman units were backed by low Aying aircraft and
aircraft lery.
CABLES
THURSDAY, MAY 16.
A group photograph taken on the occasion of the inauguration of the Shell Sports Club on the roof garden at Shell House on Tues- day last.. Mrs. Bousfield, wife of Mr. J. K. Bousfield, General Manager, who is the central figure in the group, formally declared the
Cinh opened. (King's Studio).
The secondary German drive Position Of The Overseas
is being made towards Dinant.
ENEMY REPULSED
PARIS, May 15 (Reuter) - TO day's - communique says:
"In Belgium north of the Meuse we continued cur advance move- ments and cur organisation ac- ccruing to plan
actual front at two points. He "The enemy has attacked our
was repulsed with heavy loss to his tanks
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cross
Kingdom Of Netherlands
Unaffected
COUSUL-GENERAL
INTERVIEWED
"I have had no official message from the Netherlands Govern- ment that capitulation has taken
-
Dutch Queen's Message To Her People
f
place." said Mr. D. G. E. Middel- and
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-In burg. the Netherlands Acting a broadcast from London, to the Consul-General, when interview- Dutch people, Queen Wilhelming ed by the Hongkong Daily Press said: yesterday.
As he walked to the platform
"On the Meuse, south of Namur, the assembly sang La Marsellaise the Germans attempted to and loud cheers greeted him from the river it several points everyone present, except three de-fighting continues, more especially legates,
in the region of Sedan where the enemy is making น momentous effort with furious obstinacy at the expense of heavy casualties.
AIR FORCE HELPS' "Getmar local attacks in the were re- region of the Moselle pulsed with losses.
M. Blum said neutrals and American friends minst realise that the only obstacle to Hit- ler's domination of the world. was Allied resistance.
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and
in the
He denied that this was an im. perialistic war and said. "I do
"Our aviation powerfully not know what will happen to im- perialism ! Germany won" but I efficiently intervened know what will happen to social-battle. Moreover many aerial re- ism if Hitler triumphs."
connaissances were made during thẻ night of May 13.
"Bombing expeditions have been successfully carried out
military strategic points and on convoys.
"During these aerial encounters, 15. enemy planes have been
BRUSSELS TRANSMITTER
BOMBED
B.I.
BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuter) The radio here has been silent - since 3
and, according to news received In Belgian circles in London, the transmitter out side. Brussels has been bombed and is how out of action though the radio is believed to be intact. It is hoped that the service will be resumed shortly. Meanwhile, the B.B.C, is radiating statements In French and Flemish, on behalf of the Belgian-service.
brought down in our territory.”
on
Kingdom.
"
LABOUR LEADERS NOW
HOLD KEY POSTS
Great Contribution To More Vigorous War
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-The Times emphasises the im- portance of Labour joining the Government and mys that the “Labour leaders now occupy the key positions that will enable a great contribution to the prosecution of the war, to be made. under; direct Labour leadership.
"Mr. Morrison and Mr. Ernest Bevin will know the neces sity for creating an industrial labour force equal to the in-
and creasing demands of the three fighting" Services
simul. taneously raising them to the necessary strength in numbers and the highest efficiency in arms and equipment. "The lives of our men and vic-
and women in the
"TT'S COAT OFF""
The Daily Mail says that in-
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Norwegians Continue To Harass The Germans
ARMED PRISONERS
WILL BE SHOT
PARIS, May 15 (Renter)-The German Command in Norway an- nounces that henceforth all pri-
· soners taken'in possession of arms. will be shot, according to a Stock=" holm dispatch received here.
It is stated that detachments of Norwegians are
το verunding harnes the Germans in the neigh- bourhood of Kongsvinger - anu Roeros.
The Germans are continuing to send important reinforcements of troops and matens to Norway..! The Allies recently directed in- tense bombardment against Nar- vík, practically destroying the toriz
Norwegian refugees believe the Germans will offer determined re- sistance. They have no artillery. but are being reinforced' by para chutists, they add.
ANOTHER JUNK ATTACKED -
BY JAPANESE
Another Instance of an attack by Japanese, naval units on a Hong- kong 'registered fishing-junk was reported to the police yesterday by Chan Wing-kwai, 28, 'accountant, of cargo junk No. 3899H.
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dustrial Britain has taken its coat, torical phase which will fix the A party of about 20 armed mi-
off" while
coun-lors came alongside, and confiscat- says led the cargo that was being car- news-ried as well as some cannon and Mus-rifles being carried, for anti-piracy
protection.
The
"As soon as it became certain NO CHANGE
that we and our Ministers could "What has happened, however, no longer freely direct our country will not change the position öflin Holland, we ́- decided, müch the Kingdom of the Netherlands against our desire, to transfer the tory itself is largely in the hands overseas the Netherlands East seat of Government abroad. As of the men
MOMENTOUS
The attack occufitu un april 24 Indies. Surinam (Netherlands soon as the situation permits we workshops."
The junk was in the vicinity of the DAYS AHEAD · Qutana) ond Curacao where the shall return to Holland...
San Mun Customs Station, when
Governors-Geneval: and the Gov- "The Government is now in Eng.
ROME May 15 (Reuter)"WeIt was fired upon, by a Japanese ernors will continue the adminis-land. Be assured that our cause
are in sight of that decisive hs-j warship of about 3.000 tons. tration. The Netherlands Indies, will prevail. The Netherlands High Suhinam and Curacao form, oc- Command still makes all military
the Dally Telegraph fate and fortunes of OLX cording to the Dutch constitu- decisions. and local Councils must states that all our instincts de- try for future centuries," tion, as well as the Netherlands do all they can to judge what is and that the "Allied armies of the Popolo d'Italia, the in Europe, separate parts of the necessary in public interest. My deliverance should sweep to the paper founded by Signor
heart goes out to my compatriots revenge but in the sitting of this solini.. The Netherlands East Indies, in the Fatherland. With God's war that could hardly be The The usual band of pacifists, fat The crew of the junk were then is, of course, very important ter- help we shall win. Remember the enemy not only has long prepar- and rich self-seekers, and per-ordered into a small boat and es ritory, as we have 65.000.000 in- olden days: It will be so again. Dofed his campaign but he also so verred friends of the democra-corted to a nearby island. BATTLE OF 'MEUSE habitants there; compared with all you can to help our cause." contrived it that his opponents cies are attempting to launch PARIS, May 15 (Reuter) The the 8,000,000 inhabitants in the
masts and sails of the junk were to make similar Germans are steadily battering: motherland.
campaign to unsettle Fascist out and it was det adrift, The at the whole of the 250 mile
cargo stolen" was valued at $7,000, "If one part of the Kingdom of Holland as soon as possible. Bhe-It-is no surprise that in the fo front.
Today,, nobody can pretend to the Netherlands in Europe is cc-spent yesterday quietly at Buck-vourable conditions thus created be no legal consequences for the cupied by the enemy, there willingham Palace
for himself the enemy has made be 18corant of the precise direc-
the PARIS, May 15 (Rester) A substantial initial success and tives of Fascist Italy in that already a new
European conflet. Those who communique issued by the Minis- remaining parts of the Kingdom.
situation has been created that is continue to profess ignorance try of National Defence last night.. The surrender of the Kingdom lo
IN HOLLAND
very much like what had hap whom they are
will be treated as an enemy of orders all scldiers released
potential Europe will not give the Germans
ac-farming work to reĵojn PARIS, May 15 (Reuter)-4rpened in the four years of the
units immediately. complices." any claim over the Indles.
cording to well-informed French last war, for the first advance- military circles, the situation in ment then also failed to deter- Holland is regarded as grave.tofmine the ultimate issue. loving the German advance The Daily Express says that the towards Utrecht and Rotterdam, Į Ġerman advance is swifter that The military situation in Belgium in 1914 but there is nothing sur- hardly varied at all yesterday, prising about that, in 1914 the Germar advance guards. after invasion marched as fast as the their big bound forward of nearly bombers could walk, and now the
The most important parc (11 the front. according to well-in formed military circles, is Ardennes region in Belgium and the line of the Meuse.
the
The great battle of the Meuse can be said to have begun on Monday evening.
Tuesday will probably see the advance guard of the massive German forces "attempt to Cruss the Meuse,
The situation in Holland is described as extremely grave.
The
Germans have advanced
are!
BELGIANS, TAKE - UP "NEW POSITIONS BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuter in the Arnhem region, and Yesterday's communique stated: pushing fercely towards Rotter
"During the night of May 13. dam where they may be joined by Belgian forces took up, 'n good the troops who are holding out order without suffering any there. losses, new defence positions in accordance with the plan of operations.
""They are supported by the Allied armies
*At Namur our troops are strongly resisting the violent at tacks of mechanised, troops sup- ported by aerial bombardment.
"During yesterday, Belgian mo-| torised units and cavalry corps fought a brilliant engagement. In the region of Gette."
ENEMY DRIVEN BACK
PARIS, May .15 (Reuter)-A
communique, issued today say in
no
NO AUTHORITY "Gen. Winkelman has authority to negotlate, peace ternis with Germany. He can- not bind the Government. " which will continue to func- tion in London and only the Government can do that.
WILL RETURN SOON
were not able Queen Wilhelmina, will return to preparations.
GRAVE SITUATION
100 miles, are evidently waiting for war has wings. the main German forces.
a serious
BOMBER SETS "PAŠE
The bomber sets the pace in
"It was only on May 11 that ex: change regulations. came into force in the Netherlands Indies for the purpose of safeguarding the guilder. You are, of course, the moment is that business is the main battle of Meuse. This, is aware that since last September going on as usual as far as we important but it will not be deci- I have been in charge of German are concerned here. Mr. Middel-tve. In contesting the advance Consular interests in Hongkong burg declined to comment on po- through the Low Countries, the and I am now walling for another litical reactions in America or in Allies are forcing the enemy to Consul to, take them over from Japan consequent on the news of suffer expensive losses before he me. Of course, nominally I am the surrender in Holland.
Taces the main defences. no longer in a neutral position "So far," he concluded. "I have The Sketch quotes Shakespears and I consider myself now one not been able to co-operate with and says "Come the three corners
1.the with the Allies.
British War Organisation of the world in arms and we Fund but only this morning my shall shock them" to stress the
SPLENDID RESISTANCE The Dutch are still resisting strongly with splendid courage.
The most reassuring factor is that the bulk of the British and French forces are continuing to take their positions north of cen- tral Belgium without being preciably disturbed by the enemy. Fighting continues east of the line on which the Allied Com- . "I am at present in communi-wife has gone up to a working point that the history of Britian mand intends to give battle.. cation by cable with my home party to participate in this work military successes has been to All day on Tuesday 8 great. Government and the Netherlands and we consider ourselves lucky awaited attack to offer stubborn battle was waged between French East Indies and all I can say at to be partners with the Allies."
ар-
and German armoured columns,"
BELGIANS KETIKE
AS USUAL
BRUSSELS, May 15 (Teuter) CHINA WAR NEWS
central Belgium enemy tanks Many local engagements at vari attacked towards the end of the ous points were
announced by
in
day in the region of Jambloux. the Belgian High Command We counter-attacked and drove the a communique issued at noon to- enemy back.
On the Meuse, from Mur to the junction of the Chlers (in the re- gion of Longwy), the enemy in- tensified his efforts and a battle is going on.
Our aviation and the R. A, F.,
day.
The Belgian troops, said the communique were resisting the pressure of enemy forces.
During the night, advance Bel- gian troops retired, -t
Continued, from Page 1
ing advances despite a torrential downpour, Areas around Tungpeh have been entirely cleared of Ja panese stragglers"
AUSTRALIA TO PROVIDE THE ANSWER
CANBERRA, May 15 (Reuter)--- The Japanese suffered the hea- Mr. R. G. Menzies appealed for viest casualties in the Tangho more recruits for Overseas service area, west of Miyang. More than a broadcast speech. He paint 200 trucks loaded with the wounded out that Australia's home de- ed were seen moving towards fence was more assured than a year ago, and urged the, necessity and Tungpeh last week.
acting in complete co-operation, mechanised units inflicted heavy. Sinyang passing through Miyang for the rapid training of troopa
NATI CLAIMS
defence, and then counter-attack.
“Necessarily,' the long term method must result in disappoint- ment to those who take short views."
BRITAIN'S
ANSWER
Continued from Page 1. and Arabs, have made declarations or loyalty to Queen Wilhelmina The British - Indian COTETM munity, in a telegram to the Governor-General, refer to "this most critical hour in the history of humanity when the madnes, of one man" has "des- troyed the peace of the world and all that civilisation held · sacred."
In central Belgium, the French
continue to intervene very vigor losses On German mechanised Qualy..."
columns south east of Triement
Reports from Bhansi reveal that for overseas. He declared the There is nothing to report on and 81. Trond.
the Chinese have succeeded in "enemy is not waiting and hopes
Into the rest of the front.
Heilungkwan we shall not be there, or be there Despite enemy claims it was by smashing
or not northwest of Linien. Street fight too late, I call upon Australia to no means clear whether the defences of Liege had fallen.
Ing is still in progress with the give him his answer." BERLIN, May 15 (Reuter)—a
It is stated that the military REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE.
Japanese sustaining heavy losses, commoynique isted today states
The Allied troops had not been The Japanese at Yangchens;
authorities are making prepara- tions to meet all éventualities, "The main German air operations successfully hampered from tax-west of Tsincheng in south Shansi, yesterday consisted of attacking ing up positions in north and made a desperate, thrust eastward
The head offices of many Dutch Wong Kam-shui, '36, and Lò Kau, enemy lines of communications.
central Belgaum. They
on May 12 without success. They 25, two of three defendants on a firms in Holland are being trans- were "Enemy attempts to prevent now fighting east of the line on
are encircled..
charge of manslaughter of a manferred to the East Indies. German Aghting activity by the which the Allied Command in- A check-up. of the Japanese los- named Chong Kwal, 43, near the
AIR SERVICE use of strong air forces were de-, tends to give battle.
ses in Pushi, on the CantonWo Shing Wharf, Kowloon, in the It is stated the KIM European feated with heavy losses, to the The strong resistance put up Hankow Railway. 78 miles south-early hours of April 16, were dia service will in future run in con- ehemy At one point alone over by the Belgian when they took west of Wuchang in south Hupeh, charged by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen junction with Imperial Airways, 70 British and French fighter and the arst shock of the invasion as a result of a Chinese attack on at Kowloon Court yesterday for the Dutch planes flying to Alexan-“ bomber craft were shot down. phad enabled the Allied forces to May 11 reveals that altogether lack of sufficient evidence against dria where passengers and, goods "The enemy's total air losses on join up without dimeulty. Rein-1,300 tons of petrol and gasoline them. Hearing of the case against will be transferred to British. May 15 were over 200 planes forcements of men and material 3,000 sacks of rice, over 500 cans Fung Mun, 23, seaman of cargo machines. Thirty-five of our machines are were arriving steadily, concluded of food and 300 trucks were set boat No. 440V, will be continued The shipping to Europe is at missing."
the communique,
this xternooTL:“
present at a standstill.
afire:
conscience.
for
their
VISCOUNT CALDECOTE AS DOMINIONS SECRETARY
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-The following further appointments
to major positions in, the Government are announced from No. 10 Downing Street:---
Secretary for Dominions: Viscount Caldecote:
Secretary of State for Scotland: Mr. Ernest Brown; Minister for Aircraft Production: Lord Beaverbrook; Fresident of the Board of Education: Mr. Herwald Ramsbothan Minister of Economic Warfare: Dr. Hugh Dalton; Minister for Shipping: Mr. Ronald Cross; Minister for Transport: Sir John. Reith; Minister for Agriculture: Mr. E. S. Hudson; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Lord Hankey.
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