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OF JAPANESE R.A.F. MAKE SMASHING ATTACK
FOREIGN POLICY: WILL FIGHT IF
UNITED STATES ENTERS CONFLICT
Co-operation With Axis The
Guiding
Principle
* JAPAN WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE TO FIGHT IF THE UNITED STATES WENT TO WAR WITH GERMANY AS THIS WOULD INVOLVE ARTICLE THREE OF THE AXIS PACT," said MR MATSUOKA, the Japanese Foreign Minister, when he gave A NEW EXPOSITION OF JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY to foreign journalists for the first time since he assumed his office, states a London message.
On the one hand, he declared, the Aris-Tokyo Pact was the keystone and co- operation with the Axis the guiding principle of Japanese foreign policy and that Jap- anese policy in China would not be changed.
He gave an assurance that Japan had no territorial ambitions, but Japan would keep out of the European war and that he had hopes of bettering Japan's relations with the United States.
ANOTHER HEAVY NIGHT United
RAID ON LONDON
Fire Services
Excel: A.R.P.
Workers On Roof-Tops
The Germans on Sunday-night Iszo
atates à London message.
another big" attack, on previous 24 hours,
The attack was concentrated in one area and was heavier than
It has been for months, though not as violent as the raids made In September.
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The German News Agency says that the attackers converged on London from all the aerodromes in Holland, Belgium and France.
In view of the extremely efficient Usual procedure of attack was used. Flares were dropped first work of the fire services this is a followed by incendiaries and one gross exaggeration.
of the most remarkable features of the, raid was the speed with which
HOSPITALS SUFFER
11
Luftwaffe
Lost 65 Pilots To 1 In Week
LONDON, Dogs & (Bester)~The Luftwaffe lost three aircraft for
every Britishchine and pilois
at the rate of data one during air:
ending midnigh on Dec. T
activity over st in the week
ON DUSSELDORF FOR THE
SECOND NIGHT IN SUCCESSION
FOR THE SECOND NIGHT IN SUCCESSION THE R.A.F. MADE A SMASHING ATTACK ON DUSSELDORF, states a London message...',
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On the previous night, British airmen were reported to have left behind them the biggest fire ever seen in Dusseldorf and the Germans will now have a bigger task in dealing with this latest attack.
"
Heavy Raids On Submarine Bases
Heavy raids were also made yesterday on submarine bases at LORIENT, shipping and harbours in BORDEAUX and BREST as well as attacks on a number of aerodromès. Two British bombers failed to return.
Confiscation Of All Rice Stocks
CHUNGKING, Dec, 9 (Reuter)
It is felt that these recenti raids will have a very great effect on Germany's war pro- ductions.
British bombers were also busy on Sunday night over the RHUR district.
have
In that perle Garman air acti-
A German newspaper makes an vity was on a somewhat reduced Dr. Sun Fo. President of the Le uncommonly frank comment on Mr. Matsuoka was asked scale neverthe 26 of their air-gislative Tuan, is proposing to the this raid. It says "British bomb- what Japan would do if the craft were not down against Chinese Government for the boners in the past several months eight British metines lost but no scation of all rice stocks through.
been particularly bombing States became 1.32-
less than seve of the eight Br-out the nation.
the Rhine district. volved in the war.
tish plots are ate.
"Western Germany is of more Rice would then only be obtain- His first answer was that On Dec. 3, 4d6nd losses were able from Government.
Importance." adds the paper and Japan and the Axis would incurred by elfer side.
Meanwhile, in an effort to in-asks whether people in Berlin and have to consult whether such Figures for her days are:-crease the production of food-other places in Germany appre- an act would come within Dec. 1-Germs, British, 5 (all stuffs, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-clate the strain of people having to spent the night in the cellars pilots safe); 2 Derman 2,shek has issued an order to the and then go out and do a whole Article Three of the Pact.
British 1 tyffsatel De troops of the Chinese National The question was repeated, later German 14 2 tone pilot Army that they assist the farmers and Mr. Matsuoka, expressed a safe);. Decr. 01 2 British | In the winter months without
great desire for better relations, bent. tween the two countries but added that Japan would certainly not modify her China policy to im- prove those relations.
It was when he was pressed again that he gave the answer at the beginning of this message.
Referring to the Soviet and the effect of the Nanking Peace Treaty, he said, "I am confident that I shall be able to induce the Soviet Government to view the
A good many houses were des-Treaty with Nanking as fair to
the fire bombs were put out. There troyed, states a London message, herself." are many stories of how ARP and London hospitals came off workers and civilians climbed on pretty badly. "London is carrying to roof-tops to deal with these on as usual. The essential work of the city goes on although there
fres
London's "Are services excelled fare fresh scars. Traffic is busy in themselves and practically rew the streets.
The Foreign Minister, how- ever, refused to discloseTM whe ther negotiations were going on between Japan and Soviet Russia.
GOVERNOR PAYS VISIT TO LEPER SETTLEMENT
Interested In Occupational
Aspect Of Treatment
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern ment, Lieut-General E. F. Norton, C.B., DS.O., M.C., paid a visit to the LEPER SETTLEMENT at Kennedy Town yes- terday afternoon in company with the Director of Medical Services, Hon Dr. P. S: Selwyn-Clarke.
The fact that Germany is not
General Norton was welcomed, by a guard-of-honour fires got a grip on the buildings on The Air Ministry commimique having her own way in the war
commented upon by the formed by a group out of the 223 leper patients now under which they fell, the majority be- puts the raid in the right perspec. I was
ASAHI SEIMBUN” which says treatment. ing put out while the raid was still tive.
During last night; it says, enemy Britain's capacity for continuing going on
cannot be taken Then came the high explosives, aircraft made a heavy attack on the waT which were rained indiscriminate-London and the surrounding. dis lightly,
Many fires were started ly. Even German reports, which tricta.
are as usual exaggerated, make no and considerable damage was done attempt to confirm that the airmen to buildings and dwelling houses. were seeking military objectives. A number of people were killed They claim that very heavy dam- and others injured. age was done and that the areas bombed were left in shambles.
"AWFULLY FOOLISH"
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too
day's work.
BRITISH THRUST ON AFRICAN FRONT
Yesterday's General quarters communique from the African front states”: “Beltina advanos guardis warn in nominal
Hend-
with the enenty Ɛon, the West-
exi:- Desert on a brend front.
"“Five hundred Italians were takan prisoners in an engage- mens south of Slät Barrant”
SERIOUS TROUBLE IN DENMARK
LONDON,
DÉC
It is particularly interesting saya the London thesunga to find this atatament». lama German paper. Serious trouble déveloped Tiesky The fact that the attacks were a afternoon between Nazi demonstra- severe test of nerves for the Ger-tors and police at Haderslev, Den- mans is shown by this bombing, mark, according to a message from which is hardly mentioned in the Gothenburg published in `London German Press.
HITLER AND LEOPOLD
papers and quoted by the Danish [newz_agency,
When the Nazis refused to leave the meeting." the police used tear gas bombs and firearms and even- taally cleared the place with their batons
'Teri policemen and a number of
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (Reuter Herr Hitler and King Leopold of demonstrators were taken to hos- Belgium have made personal compital [tact, declared a correspondent or the Columbia Broadcasting Cor- poration in a broadcast from Brus-
sel
TEACHERS ARRESTED
The AMENSKA DAGBLADET learns from Oslo that a number of teachers and about 50ustudents av a high school there have been ar- rested.
NO KNOWLEDGE
Thts action was taken by the He was escorted over the had been wounded as a result of SINGAPORE, Dec. 9 (Reuter)
Enquiries by Reuter at the GHQ. Quisling Youth Association and settlement by Dr. H. F. Tai, the raids. Medical Officer in charge, and
His Excellency also visited the of Malaya elicited a reply that several teachers were badly beaten Infectious Diseases Hospital where they had no knowledge of any up and taken away by secret police
It would be "awfully foolish for visited the dormitories, in-patients are under treatment for negotiations proceeding for a secret who now seem to be co-operating United States and Japan to Aght firmary (where the women's meningitis, cholera and small-pox (Anglo-Chinese military alliance with Quisling's guards.. each other, Mr. Matsuoka sald ward is named the "Norton! according to Reuter. Ward" and the men's ward
Hoping for a better understand the Northcote Ward"), the VICTORIOUS GREEK TROOPS CONTINUE ADVANCE INTO ALBANIA: METAXAS SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
Bomba were also dropped between London and the South, and Easting with the United States in the dining halls, laundry and coasts, where fires were started in near future; Mr. Matsuoka said; some cases and damage was done to that he was not despondent there kitchen. houses and other properties. The on and "that is my hope and It is understood that His Ex- LONDON, Dec. 9 (Reuter) number of casualties was not large vision too. It would be awfully cellency evinced special interest in the occupational aspect of the Twenty-five fully equipped ambu Two enemy bombers were destroy foolish for us to fight."
treatment and generously offered Lances have been presented to the led and both fell in Essex.
Reuter adds that the raiders
assistance in the organisation of Greek Army by the Joint Anglo-
more work, especially for the men American Field, Ambulances Com-were continuously harassed by a
patients who have not the same mittee.
heavy anti-aircraft barrage.
opportunities as the women en-
Element, making and mending of clothes, etc.
Today's War Summary
LONDON EXPERIENCED ON SUNDAY NIGHT what is generally regarded as one of its severest raids, «German machines visited the capital for several hours after an extremely early alert. Beven hos- pitals, four churches, a convent and three ylcarages are known to have been damaged.
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE ON SUNDAY NIGHT CONTINUED its attacks on enemy submarine bases and aerodromes in occupied ter ritory British raiders again paid a visit to objectives in the Ruhr- where heavy damage was done by recent intensive British bombing.
WHILE THERE IS GREAT REJOICING IN THE CAPTURE of Argyrocastron, victorious Greek troops are continuing their advance into Albania. The Prime Minister of Greece. General - Metaxas has sent a message of congratulations to the Greek-soldiers while the Archbishop of Athens held a special service of thanksgiving,
SERIOUS TROUBLE IS REPORTED TO HAVE DEVELOPED be- -tween Nazi: demonstrators and police in Denmark. When the Nazis. refused to leave the meeting place the police, used tear-gas bombs and firearms.
IN HIS FIRST STATEMENT TO FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS since he assumed office, the Japanese-Foreign Minister, Mr. Mat suoka," said that he had hopes of bettering relations with the Uni- ted States but if America entered the war against Germany Japan would have to fight under Article Three of the Axis Pact.
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2 Cricket notes; Macao" race meet: Stubbs Shield golf competition.
3 Radio programmes; Coming
events.
4-No one deceived by Nanking
comedy; Capture of AZEVTO castron: Lull in German air activity; Valona bombed by R.A.F.
5 Work of Hongkong Society for Protection of Children; H.K. Police Reserve.
6 Leader: Betrayal in the
Axis.
& Round the Police Courts: Devastation in Yamchow and Fongshing; Crosword- "puzzla”.
Progress in Farden com mended Colony water
10. Finance and Commerce,
WORK BY PATIENTS
Most of the work at the Kennedy Town Settlement is performed by the patients themselves including nursing and assisting the Medical Officer in charge. The patients number 150 men and 73 women.
WHILE THE PEOPLE OF ATHENS WERE CELEBRATING THE FALL OF ARGYROCASTRON WITH VIOLENT ENTHUSIASM, the victorious Greek troops are continuing their advance Inte Al- banja, states a London message, photos,
The official Greek communique states: "Our troops carried out attacks on various sectors of the front and these were crowned with complete success.
It was reported in Athens that the Greeks have now advanced beyoned Delvigo and further north in a wide sweep towards Bologna, the Italian army supply base in Albania.
On the northern front the Greeks captured the village of Badokale. Here the Italians put desperate resistance and two pick regiments are "defending fortifed positions.
Mr. Roosevelt At St. Lucia
During a break in the weather yesterday morning, it was possible to see that the main body of the Italian forces are still retreating on Elbasan..
With the news of the fall of Argyrocastron, was the occasion
Athens, fags are being flown in the streets and the bells of the
Internment Camp Riot
The Egyptian Minister of the Interior announced yesterday that.
Among the patients who were drawn up in the guard of honour NEW YORK, Dec. (Heater for many demonstrations in were several who returned to the President Roosevelt, who is our Kennedy Town Bettlement after ing United States defences in the being bombed out of the leper Carribean yesterday visited city have been ordered to ring for seven people were killed and nine settlement near Swatow in Kwang--Lada where America has acquired tung Province. They had walked an air base from Britain under the the whole distance from Switow "destroyers for bases des to Hongkong though one or two It is understood the President
LONDON, Dec. 9 (Heuter) air teen members of the Ollo Muni- cipal Council have been dismissed from their posts under a decres Issued by Herr von Terboven, Ger man Governor of Norway, accord- mg to the Moscow Radio
three days.
SPECIAL SERVICE
wounded during a riot broke out at an internment camp where a number or local undesir
General Meteras, the Prime yables were interned --- spent most of the day inspecting Minister has sent a message of
The rioters attacked. their the base, Later the Fresident can congratulations to the troops and terred with American oficials crowds surged into the streets guards with lead-piping, and the aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa at Archbishop of Athens held a spe latter red one round of live am- clal service of thanksgiving. King munition after firing a round Martinione
The cruiser then moved clone George of the Hellenes and Gen above the heads of the rioters,
Complete order has now been restored
mendous
and
to the French aircraft carrier, Metaxas received Bearn, and later left for an unwelcome from the people Cont'd Page 7, Col 2 disclosed destination,