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GENERAL
LARGE-SCALE FIGHTING NO CHANGE IN UNITED STATES
WEST OF HAN RIVER REPORTED IMMINENT
CHUNGKING, June 7 (Central)-Large-scale fighting on the west bank of the Han Blyer" is imminent as about 20.000 Japan- ese troops bave crossed the river at various points, said a Chin- ese military spokesman yesterday in a press Interview regarding the latest developments on the Hupeh front
The spokesman belittled the Japanese boast of their success in crossing the river, pointing out that under Japanese strict Vigilance large units of Chinese troops have crossed the river on numerous accasions in the past,
According to the spokesman. ing Teengshing, 35 nulles north- about 12,000 Japanese troops cross-east of Canton. ed the river at Wangchlats! and Fighting continues at Kalhow Ouchtats! which are situated be- and Tsungia, about 35 miles north-
of Canton. All tween Slangyang and Icheng on cast
Japanese May 31. After crossing, they split stragglers at Mipo and Leunghow up into three columns, pushing Llangkow), northeast of Tsungia, towards Slangyans, Ichens and have been ""mopped up." Nanchang respectively,
Following the Chinese recapture
POLICY TOWARDS THE FAR EAST
More Planes Building
In Australia
SYDNEY June 7 (Router)— Many more aeroplanes, including some new types, will be built in
Austraila.
approved of the purchase of 300
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New Defence Bill Clause
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Is Aimed At Japan
WASHINGTON, June 7 (Router)-Despite andiess
TUKOITS
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1940.
Formifit
to
gives you
the contrary, no change has been made in the United States policy. to the Far East, nor does any appear to be contemplated. The policy remains as it was when the Japanese Trade Treaty was denounced. The atitude of officials is still that the Japanese action fu China caused the Treaty to be abrogated and nothing subsequent in the Japanese actions justifies any change in the policy here.
The Australian War Cabinet has Tiger Moth planes and also. 200 other aircraft which will be fitted with American Scarab engines.
Seven flying boats will be pur. chased from Americu.
The Commonwealt Corporation; All evidence arriving here points
At recent press conferences, Mr. Cordell Hull was often question- taking place ed as to whether negotiations or conversations were with a view to arranging a new treaty. He invariably replied that there has been
change in the situation nor does any SCOTTI likely.
no
The column pushing northward or Yahsten, on the Canton-Hankey will constract a prototype light to increasing, rather than Paris Ready
to Stangyang broke into that cityRailway, 25 miles north of Canter.
twinengined reconaissance bomber creasing, Japanese dificuties in China and. increasing serious on June 1 but was driven cut by the Japanese rushed up reinforce-fitted with Wasp engines.
Chinese a counter-attack ments and launched counter-
the June 5. The column pushing attack on June 4th. The Chtuese Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Prime economic dimculties in Japan For German
southward to Icheng has made it reruised them the following day. We progress while part of the column heading westward. for Nanchang has been driven back to -Wuanyen, "west of neng
On the night of June 4 some 10.000 Japanese troops, the pckes- man revealed: crossed the Han Raver along its lower reaches Those who crossed at Shuying- chen Lohanssu and Ssukang have suffered heavily from
Chinese cross-fire. Fighting has been par- lcularly severe at Shayangchen.
JAPANESE BOMBER DOWNED
CHUNGKING. June 7 (Central) Following about & week's respite. 126 Jabahese aircraft again raided Szechwan province "yesterday.
According to military ad-
One heavy bomber was shot down vices, Wuanyèn was recovered by Chinese pursuit planes and by the Chinese yesterday. The
crashed in the southern suburbs Jaranrse there, retreated in 3 of Suining. about '94 miles north- khuth-easterly direction.
west of here. The Chinese troops in east The enemy machines came in Huper are advancing toward the four waves about noon, heading in
direction outer defence points of Harkow. 'the
of Chungking. Hokow: Hwangan. Tuanfeng and Chinese pursuits intercepted them Siniu are threatened. Other units and Herce dogfights took place have reached the north of Staokan. above Süining and other neighour- 40 miles northwest of Hankow and ing points.
shot down. pushing toward the south Besides the
be the Felping-Honkow several
were other machines damaged by the intense Chinese cross fire. All the Chinese planes returned to their base safely.
Bombs dropped by the raiders all landed in paddy fields.
QIE sector Rallway.
ATTACKING TSENGSHING YINGTAK, June 7 (Central) After repulsing the Japanese north- ward drive, the Chinese are attack
one
Alleged Japanese Plans To Seize Int'l Settlement And French Concession
CHUNGKING. June 7 (Reuter)-The Chinese "press this morning gave prominence to a report of the alleged Japanese plans to seize" the Internationa) Settlement and the French Concession in Shanghai in the event of Italy's entry into the European war. The alleged plans are said to comprise the fol- lowing:
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that Great Britain will be able to of Japan "cutting up ', rough” - in provide Australia with enough the Netherlands Indies machines. these purchases will where enable the Commonwealth in ve up to its Empire Alr Training Scheme commitments.
coa.
In addition, the presence or; larga Soviet forces, Including many, in Eastern Siberia is sidered to be a brake on Japanese Imperialist ambitions. Recently OTTAWA, June 7 (Reuter-Mr. there has been a
move in both
REPLACEMENTS
Parachutists
DRASTIC STEPS TAKEN
PARIS. June 7 (Reuter)---The military authorities today took drastic steps to counter possible
German planes,
C. D. Howe, the Minister of Mun-congressional and Administration tons, stated that the Canadian circles for even a stiffer attitud. attacks by soldiers landed, from motor industry is in a position to towards Japan's persistent tram- begin immediate replacement of pling on American Interests in the vast quantities of supplies and China." mechanised transports lost by the BEF. In Flanders.
AIMED AT JAPAN
"Parisians entering the city were surprised to see camouflaged buses drawn up across wide streets and squares.
Conversations on the subject arc Furthermore, while a clause in The War Ministry communique! now taking place with the British the Defence Bill is now before reassured the public that there is Government."
the Congress giving
President no need for anxiety about the mes- Mr. Howe estimated that, Cana-powers to curtail or prohibit. the sures which were taken in Paris dlan factories could produce equip-export of any materials and muni- and other parts of we country. ment a gun-carriers, trucks and tions. required for American de- "It is quite normal for precau- tions to be taken against possible other vehicles at the rate of 60,000 fence, appears prima facie
concerned with the dangers from landing by parachutists, or trans- a year.
Europe, there is reason to belleve port planes, and no other signi- it is chiefy aimed at Japan. In ficance should be attached to these other words, the Administration measures," it states has taken advantage of the recent
RAW MATERIALS LONDON, June 7 (Reuter-The delivery of raw materials to the Allies from the Netherlands Indles and the use of an Allied pool of shipping are two important econd mic matters which are now re- celving the attention of the Dutch Government.
This was learned by Reuter to- day from authoritative Thitch circles in London,
to
be
ADVICE TO PUBLIC panic over American references.to LONDON, June 6 (Reuter)-Ad- slip through Congress a clause vice to the general public about which. If openly addressed to the parachute-troops was given, to-day Far Eastern, situation might have by the Manchester Guardian. caused some" nervousness among i the isolationists.
This paper says that the public has also have to play its part. The clause is believed to have
Any member of the pubile may been drafted by the War Depart-be stopped by a man in a fieldgray Supplies of raw materials are toment and State Department with uniform, who is carrying a sub- be made in such a way that there special reference to Japan, and machine gun and probably also a shall be no interference with the the first action. thereunder has collapsible bicycle, who will ask
been the announcement of an em-where the aerodromes. exports to Japan and the United bargo on the export of machine The only answer to give is: "rm States.
The most economical use of Al-tools on which the Japanese arms sorry, but I'm a stranger round
here myself." industry. completely depended led shipping has also been con
since the German supplies were stdered. The Netherlands shipping
cut off. will give the utmost assistance to the Allies, but sufficient tonnage, must be available for exports to Japan, the United States, Australla and South Africa.
The Manchester Guardian says that you may be shot, but you will have done your duty.
STANDS FIRM The State Department stand: R.A.F. PRODUCTION absolutely. firm as regards the
& OVERHAULING Netherlands East Indies, and the recent concern over the American |
LOSSES defenses will assist this firmness,
LONDON, June 7 (Reuter)-It is stated in authoritative quarters that
exaggerated the
German
US. ARMY STOCKS NEW DORK. June 7 (Reuter) Mr. Henry Morgenthau. Secretary The Country is genuinely worried of the Treasury, stated at a Press over its defences and officialdom, conference that the Anglo-French Congress and press regard the Purchasing Board had formally safeguarding of rubber and, tin claims of losses inflicted on the requested to be allowed to buy supplies from Malaya surplus Great War army stocks.
and the
The Chinese report alleges the "Firstly, the Wang Ching-wel government will establish a, com-Japanese and Italian military au- mittee consisting of Hsu Liang, thorities in Shanghai will take as Italy formally Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, action as soon Wang Hang-chang.Vice-Minister enters the European war.
AMERICAN CONTROL DENIED of Justice. Fu Slao-en, Mayor of the Municipality of Greater Shang- CHUNGKING, June 7 (Central) hal, for the purpose of taking over-Rumours that the French Con- the two Special District Courts. cession in Shanghai will be placed
American control the police and public utilities; under,
"Secondly, the pro-Wang Ching-denied yesterday by both the French
Mr. Morgenthau added that the It is easy to And here political wey press will agitate for retroces- and American authorities, accord-Alles original purchasing pro- observers who believe America wil operations." sion of the Concessions launching Ing to a Shanghal dispatch:
action should gramme for planes and aero-eng-take immediate campaign against France and
ines had been completed. He had Japan inadvisedly make a already discussed with the Allied move towards Britain:
representatives the new buying East Indies.
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The French authorities declared that the rumours were absolutely thorities said that nothing of the kind had ever been contemplated.
groundless while the American au-
"Thirdly, the power and water supply from Yangtzopao "to,, the International Settlement from! Nantão and to the French Conces- U.S. ENVOYS SEEK
SPEED-UP OF
sion to be stopped:
"Fourthly, plans have also been
made to prevent foodstuffs from AID TO ALLIES entering the Settlement and Con- WASHINGTON, June, 7 (Beuter) cession. Disturbances will be or--The American Ambassadors in ganised in the foreign areas after London and Paris are "telephon- which Japanese troops and pup-ing and cabling. asking us to do pet police will enter them for the everything to accelerate the pro- alleged purpose of maintaining|duction of military essentials," one peace and order:
of the President's secretaries "Fifthly, the Japanese together stated. with the Italian Command will The secretary was replying to notify the authorities of the In- queries about reports that Mr. ternational Settlement and French Kennedy and Mr. Bullitt had sent
Netherlands East Indies as a vital The request has been passed on part of the American foreign po-
licy. to the War Department.
plan.
ANOTHER WAR GIFT FROM · BERMUDA
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LONDON, June ཏྭཱ (Reuter) The Legislature of Bermuda has just voted £40,000 towards the cost of the war. The total соп- tributions of the Bermuda Goy- ernment and people amount to over £15,000, plus 1,500 tons of scrap metals.
Becretary
The Colonial
►
British Air Force appear to have raised the question in many conn- tries as to whether the British Air Force can for long continue to stand the strain of present air
The fact is not only that the serious German claims are wholly irres- the Netherlands ponsible and exaggerated but that production is more than overhaul- ing our losses and will do so in- creasingly in future,"
"Hitler Already At War With America
WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuter) Speaking in the Senate, Bena-"
has tor Pepper said that Hitler was!
Concession to hand over their ad- requests to Washington that telegraphed to the Governor of already at war with the United ministrations and withdraw their planes and military equipment to Bermuda saying that the generous States. troops."
the Allies should be rushed,
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Replying to a Senator who ask- offer of the Legislature is grate- fully accepted and he asks the ed what would be the position of Governor to convey to the Legis-America if Hitler declared wär on lature an expression of his high them for supplying war materials appreciation, He also notes to the Allies, Senator Pepper.said. with satisfaction. other assistance "It wouldn't change the situation Elven to the war effort by Ber- here very much at all. Hitler is already at war with us. He has his fth column in the United States. That is intervention."
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515 PERSONS DETAINED
ARGENTINE READY
BUENOS AIRES, June 7 (Reu- ter)-A B intended to protect The Home Secretary stated in
Argentina against Fifth Colum- the House of Commons that 515
nists has been tabled by the Goy- persons were detained up to Wed-
ernment and is expected to pass nesday night under regulation 18Ball stages of Congress on Thursday. of the Defence Regulations,
The Bill provides for rigorous Amended on May 22, enabling the control of all foreign societies, Home Secretary to order the de-
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