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Chinese Press Term Pres. Roosevelt's Message As "Roar Of Righteousness"
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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE TO CONGRESS WAS UN- ANIMOUSLY LAUDED BY THE LEADING CHINESE PAPERS IN THE COLONY which characterised it as a "roar of righteousness," signifying America's determined and unwavering stand. agalust aggression. They pointed out that the message virtually amounts to America's declaration of war and that its importance' is matched only by President Wilson's message to Congress in 1917. The Chi- nese papers also envisaged the possibility of abrogation of the "Neutrality Law" in view of President Roosevelt's recommendation of unlimited material aid to the Democratic Powers,
U.S. ARMS
PRODUCTION
SPEED-UP
FULL POWERS" FOR
DIRECTORATE WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Reuter A supreme directorate for the United States defence programme to speed up arms production was established by President Roose velt yesterday.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9. 1941-PAGE 7
THRILLING SAGA OF THE SEA
WAY TO DEFEAT AXIS 850 MILES COVERED
But Americans Prefer Risk Of Totalitarian Victory
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA (Reuter)-"We know that the surest way to defeat the Aais Powers is for us to go to war in support of Britain, Greece and thina", declared MR. WILLIAM BUL- | LITT, former United States Ambassador to France, in a speech to the International Relations Club of the University of North Carolina. "The American people, however," said Mh. Bullitt, at this mo- ment prefer to take the risk of a Totalitarian victory rather than go to war.
"In order to diminish the risk. The directorate comprises · Mr.
"The Dictators will fume and William Knudsen, Director-Gen-the United States must give those fulminate, but would not risk eral; Mr. Sidney Hulman, the nations what they need and not declaring war on us unless they More forceful and clear-cutly enforce a total embargon Labour leader, associate Director what we think we can comfortably have first conquered Britain.” than his fireside chat." the TA exports to Japan.
Merchantmen, war General; Mr Henry L. Stimson, spare them. KUNGPAO said, President Roose
Secretary for War: and 'Colonel vessels, aeroplanes, guns, mun! velt's message is a frontal attack The LIH PAO pointed out that Frank Knox, Secretary for the tions, steel, wheat-all that we on the so-called "New Order" and President Roosevelt's represents. America's direct and dation of unrestricted supply of President Roosevelt announced fence of our own country." open challenge to the advocates American war materials to the that the directorate had been Mr. Bullitt who was making his !
democratic nations is tantamount given full authority to formulate first speech since he resigned from
of aggression.
"NEUTRALITY LAW”
recommen- Navy..
open abrogationi of the and execute policies for
ment production,
Viewed in its broad aspects, the to an paper pointed out the message "Neutrality Law." Is virtually tantamount, to Ameri- ca's declaration of war, although in effect it is not likely to lear America into actual hostilitles.
EFFECT ON FAR EAST Discussing the effect of the message on the Far Eastern situa: tion the paper sald that while
assured.
America collapse.
Increased
will
ald from hasten Janan's
is
If the recommendation carried through Congress, the paper sald, the United States will have completed all the requirements necessary for active participation, in the
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war.
four members of
the
arma
can give, will be used in the de
the Government service, continued:
We hate war, and because of that hatred, the question of entering this war as a na tional policy does not arise. "We hate war so much that we prefer to take a chance on the ability of the British, Greeks and chinese to defeat the Dictator
WITH EYES OPEN
Another Epidemic Of Strikes
Hit S'hai
"ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY" By an executive order. Pre sident Roosevelt released to re- porters a statement, signed by all directorate in which they said that the task
SHANGHAI, "Jan 8 (Reuter)- confronting them was "not only Powers without military assistance with the price of rice and ford-| The paper lauded President's of critical importance but also from us. the prospect or China's victory
stuffs continuing to soar, another in ner war of resistance is already repudiation of the "appeasement" one of surpassing urgency."
epidemic of strikes has hit Shang- policy and expressed the hope:
we They promised "all that
"We know what the consehal the most serious of which is that the United States will not have" to fulfi President Roosequences of a Totalitarian victory the sudden walkout this morning discriminate in its policy against velt's order to create an "arsenal would be for us and we are taking of tram workers in the Interna- aggression between Europe and of
the democracy" in
United this risk with eyes open. Un-tional Settlement, inconveniencing Asia.
States, and called for
co-opera-questionably, the people of the thousands of office workers. TOKYO, Jan. 8 (Reuter)-Altion from every person in the United States at this moment
Delivery boys of telegraph com- metropolitan papers bitterly attack country to make the arsenal
prefer to take a risk rather than panies are also on strike, demand. President Roosevelt's message to adequate for the defence of
go to war."
ing inter alia an increased rice Congress which they call a vir-mocracy and freedom.
"It is so greatly to the advan allowance while post office em- tual declaration of war against
tage of the Totalitarian "States to ployees presented a series of de-. the Axis."
LONDON, Jan: 8 (Reuter)-The have us stay out of war, while mands which are transmitted to The Nichi Nichi Shimbun en-world tin stocks increased by 4,700, they are attempting to
Invade Chungking for consideration. The first impression to
phasises that part of the message the United Kingdom stocks by Britain, Greece and China, that It is estimated that 30,000 are gained from a perisal of Prest-the United States should become 8,209 against 4.035 on Nov. 31. they will almost certainly not involved in the existing and im- dent Roosevelt's message, .com. the arsenal of democratic coun- United States December deliveries make war on us as long as Britain pending strikes. mented the SING TAO JIH FAO, tries." and states that this is totalled 9.358 tons against 12,505 stands, no matter what form of
By the President Roosevelt's message, the paper concluded, America has
unfurled the
"Anti-New Order" banner and her firm and determined stand will condition the fu- ture trends of the Interna- tional situation,
السلام
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
be
equal to a virtual declaration of in November. bas
war towards those countries "who
is that the United States openly accepted the challenge of
the Axis Powers and is ready to are now fighting England and the
march on the road to war,
Secondly, the.
paper
Chungking regime.
observed The
Arm Japanese frustrate
the paper voices
of determination the
forces to give unlimited Imperial
1 is President Roosevelt's re- commendation to
material aid 'to the Democracies American plans to ship ammuni- un credit instead of on the "cash tion to Chungking through the and carry basis" "as stipulated Japanese blockade.
in the "Neutrality Law," it seems
WIDENING GAP
Th
16
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aid we may take.
Communications From Tobruk Will Be Cut
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FILOFF IS QUIET
The
M.
Bulgarian Premler, Filoft, has now returned to Sofia, states a London message, but re fused to make a statement about his visit to Germany, except to say that the conclusions drawn by reports in the American Press are entirely incorrect.
get away from the base and that A series of explosions were heard that the law will have to be re- The Hochi Shimbun states that
was also unlikely now that and clouds of smoke were seen. voked or drastically revised in the this is just another move in the Tobruk could obtain reinforce- A power station was known to present session of Congress.
widening gap between the United ments: This is much the same have been damaged and fires were: Admiral Leahy, the new U 8. The President's message is naStates and the Axis Powers,
situation as that which prevailed started in the customs buildings Ambassador to Vichy, was to have turally welcomed and appreciated This has been made solely by a in Bardia.
and the wharves.
had his first interview with Mar by the Chinese people who have series DI challenging American The London message goes on to While
British bombers were shal Petain yesterday, states ab- been struggling for the cause attitudes such as more positive state that General Antonelli and smashing communications and other London message. The envoy of freedom and democracy. It assistance to England by all means other high staff officers of the supplies in Tobruk, British troops presented his credentials yester- is however hoped, the paper said, short of war, advance of loans to Italian army have been captured advanced to within 15 miles of the day. that the United States, acting in Chungking and the' common north of Bardia. From informa port, where they took possession The clear indication which he its own best interests, will ex strategy of the British, United tion reaching London, it would of the aerodrome at El Adim. gave on his arrival in Vichy re- pand its material aid to China States and Austrailan navles seem that these officers had left
WILL NOT LEAVE
garding the position taken up by and at the same time immediate against Japan.
Bardia and were trying to escape. The Prime Minister of the the United States followed reports COMMANDERS DESERT 14. Punjab, who is in Cairo, said that that the Germans were increasing On Tuesday night, it was stated the Punjab troops have no mten their pressure on the Vichy Gov- that three Italian Commanders of tion of leaving until the job in the ernment to get a quick decision of the Black Shirt units had deserted Western Desert is finished.
He the Vichy Cabinet discussions Bardia. This was one of the lac- added: "I found the morale of which have been going on for: tors which disheartened the Italian the Indian troops in the Western troops and a Rome broadcast must Desert and in Sudan and Abys- have added to their feelings of sinia magnificent and a deep feel- disappointment when it said that
Germans
Bitter
Involved In
Fighting
In Rumania
IT IS NOW THREE DAYS SINCE RUMANIA HAS BEEN CUT OFF FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD AND KEPORTS THAT HAVE LEAKED OUT SINCE SPEAK OF BITTER FIGHTING in which the Germans are involved, states a message from London.
the Italian army in Libya might of comradeship exists between
ave to give up more territory and the Indian and other troops, fall back to further planned de-"
some time.
BONNET NAMED
"The German Radio stated yes-
terday that M. BONNET, who is considered to be very pro-German,
It was announced in London would be joining the Vichy Gov-
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fences. Where this would be was yesterday that the total casual-ernment and that one or two tot stated in the Rome broadcast. ties sustained by the British forces Ministers whom the Germans did
not like would have to go. The Rome Radio then pleaded in Bardia was less than 600. for" faith and endurance and the: It was added that active patrols announcer said that those who are continuing in the Sudan and take a disconsolate attitude would Kenya.
e betraying their country.
AUSSIES CELEBRATE
4
of
The French Government Indo-China will leave the capital of Hanoi and move 700 miles south to Salzon next week, states. a London message.
The Iron Guard is also said to be connected with what is hap- pening in Romania and, though no details are available, the Indica- Had the announcer told them Australian towns and cities cele- tions are that the country is still in a state of disorder.
the real truth that more than brated the Australian victory at The first report of some days ago 20,000 Italians had been taken. Bardia yesterday, state, a message stated that the start of the trouble prisoners, that their leaders had from Sydney.
Private advices were received in was sabotage directed against the deserted them and that only a few
In a message to the Governor Hongkong yesterday indicating that Germans and the Germans attri-hundred Australians had been kill-General of Australia, His Majesty the ss. Nellore was to be expected buted It to the Communist faction fed and wounded, he would have the King paid a tribute to the
at Manila on Jan. 16. In the Iron Guard.
given them more reason to be dis- Australian troops who had fought General Antonescu, the Ruman-consolate.
and won at Bardiá..
Scathing U.S. Comments On Hitler
LONDON, Jan. 8.
(Reuter)
ian Premier, attributed to Ex- Ar Australian message states tremists, while others put it down that anger is rising against Bignor to patriotic and nationalist ele-Mussolini in Italy because of the ments who object to the German lack of information about the occupation of Rumania.
African campaign.
OBSCURE SITUATION
"All in the Commonwealth will hear with pride, of the gallant manner in which the Australians fought and the "great part they played in the attack on Bardía”, said Fis Majesty's message.
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ZURICH, Jan. 8 (Reuter)-Herr von Ribbentrop's special train had to be dug out of the snow by sol~ diers in the Thursnig mountains, according to Berlin to the Tribune de. Genera
The Philadelphia Enquirer on Jan. 5 stated: "One great and terrible evil about Adolf Hitler 1s that he
NEARER TO END has largely erased the old warrior
Mr. The connexion between this ob-
Richard Dimbleby. the
TANGIER, Jan. 8 (Reuter)-The virtues and has substituted scure altuation and the German B. B. C. commentator with the The message from Bydney stated existing financial and exchange complete and thorough-going code threat to Bulgaria is not clear, but Army of the Nile, summed up the that in Australia it was considered conditions will continue unchang- of faithlessness and ruthlessness it is thought that Herr Hitler situation in North Africa yeater that the new phase of the war ed in Tanger. The fact that this in their place."
wants to keep the initiative in day when he said: "We are now the Wesern. Desert was ikely to statement is made appears to con. The Charlotte Observer un tay German hands to prepare the way much nearer to the end of the develop rapidly.
firm the general prevailing im- same day stated: "All mankind, in case he is compelled to run the road."
Italy had lost 500 planes in the pression that the negotiations be- the world, rich and poor men, risk of a push to the South-East. The British advance against Western Desert campaign against tween the British Ambassador and women, and children of all races It is suggested that such a push Tobruk is receiving every support British losses of only 75.
the Spanish authorities and creeds---all these with
many will be a desperate expedient to a from the R. A. F. and smashing
proceeded satisfactorily. things at variance. hold one country which is trying to prevent raids have been carried out by thing. In common-they despise a war on two fronts..
British bombers on Tobruk and
ALLAHABAD, Jan. 8 (Reuter)— the common thief
on Tripoli. Widespread fires they have done it, cables the Maulana Abur Kalam Azad, Prest- A message from Bucharest which were started in Tobruk New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr.dent of the Indian National Con TOKYO, Jan. 8 (Reuter) Con-states that there is no truth in the could be seen thirty miles away. Fraser, to Mr. Menzies, Australian gress, who was arrested in com Arning previous Tumoura, the reports of sabotage and unrest in At Tripoli, for the second night Prime Minister in a message con- nexion with Mahatma Gandhi's Foreign Ministry · officially an-Rumania and that the restrictions running, tong of bombs were gratulating him on behalf of the campaign to impede India's war nounced that Mr. Tathuo Kawal on communications were only due dropped on vessels in the harbour. whole of New Zealand on the ont effort has been sentenced to 18 has been appointed: Minister to to severe weather conditions, says One large vessel was hit and standing success of Austrailan months' simple imprisonment under Australia.
a London report.
several others probably damaged. troops in the Western Desert. the Defence of India rules.
NO TRUTH IN REPORTS
**THEY HAVE. DONE IT"› ' “ WELLINGTON, Jan. 8 (Reuter). "We knew they would do it and
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have
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LONDON," Jan. 8 (Reuter) When his ship was torpedoed by
German
submarine, Captain George Hammett ordered his crew to abandon the sinking vessel.
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and Second Officer Edward Leslie Barnes.
Captain Hammett has been ap- pointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Second Officer Barnes was awarded the George Medal
LONDON, Jan. 8 (EWS)—As a result of an interesting, and suc-. cessful experimental Journey After 12 days on the high seas undertaken privately by Claiborne they sighted land and beached Pell, son of the American Minis the boat. The next day they putter in Lisbon, efforts are being to sea again and reached
port made in" co-operation with the after a voyage of 850 miles.
Portuguese Red Cross to establish Of the 29 men only ten Bur-a monthly service, by which par- vived, thanks to the courage, and cels may be delivered to British endurance of Captain Hammett prisoners in Germany.
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