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Prominent British Papers &
Far Eastern Situation
the
LONDON, Jan. 17 (Reuter) Far Eastern problems were subject of leading articles in two Influential British newspapers yesterday.
The Times discussed the situation of the Netherlands East In- dies and Japan and the prominent provincial newspaper, Yorkshire „Post. appeals to Japan to effect a rapprochement with the demo- cracles.
EIRE FEELING
i
WAR PINCH®
SUPPLIES QUESTION
DISCUSSED
DUBLIN, Jan. 17 (Reuter) Eire's supply difficulties $5 the result of the war were discussed in the Dall yesterday afternoon.
tea.
Mr. Cosgrave, Opposition Lead er, asked the Government to in- dicate what steps were contem plated for an equitable distribu ton of essential supplies in the The Times emphasised the Under the title "Japan Thinks event of an acute shortage de strong pro-British sympathies of it Over," the "Yorkshire Post veloping. He referred to the recent the Dutch Indies and recalls that discusses the effects of the Axis restrictions on the use of
overrun Fact on Japan.. The chief result and spoke
petrol immediately Holland was
of the shortage of
·Tokyo assumed that the Dutch hitherto has been to bring Bri Colonial empire would be ready tain and America closer together Sean Le Mass. Minister of Sup to receive Japanese "assistance in uncompromising resistance to piles, replying, sald that the
The special mission under Koya.
Japan's aggressive designs. It re
Country was lucky that It had bishe found the Indies willing to calls that Mr. Cordell Eull on not felt the effects of war
more negotiate on an economic basis Wednesday pointed out that
the seriously
during ..the last 15 United States had tried te only and it returned to Tokvn
show months. There were full supplies that her best interests of suga with every protestation that the Japan
and also cement, of Dutch Indles did not come within would be friendly relations
with which there was an exportable the United States, the scope of the "new order
"Even to the surplus. and there was clothing fre eaters of Tokyo, that shoud of all sorts. Greater Asia,”
that
of
of
Although this was doubtless the
de obvious enough: it is equally: Referring to the sinking of true of Japan's relations. official Tokyo view, says the Times,
with, ships bringing goods to Eire, Sean it cannot altogether
the British Empire" be without
Le Mass said that the Govern signincarce
JAPAN'S DEPENDENCE the Japanese
ment was endeavouring to pur League for the emancipation
The Yorkshire Post then points chase ships but that might not south-eastern Asiatic nations has out Japan's dependence on Amer solve the problem. The loss of ca for engineering supplies and ships had made supplies of petrol just issued a flamboyant 13:2231- festu in which races in the East Fital raw materials. It emphasises uncertain. There Iridles, Malaya, Burma, the Philip for 70 per cent, of the profits of tea and there was
that Japan depends on Britain for immediate anxiety 29 regards pines and even India are... men- tioned us among those to be
rationing.
...liberated
NO APPEAL
The Times adds that such em
her foreign trade,
"More than this: the friend
was no cause
no need for
GENERAL
Preparing for a bombing attack on Germany, these pilots were photographed working out their courses on maps at their base.
FRENCH CONSUL IS NAMED ENVOY FOR GEN. DE GAULLE
IN THE PHILIPPINES
GASTON WILLOQUET, French Consul in Manila since February 1931, has been appointed by General. Charles de Gaulle delegate of Free France in the Philippines, has accepted the ap- pointment, but so far has not turned over the French "consulate to his successor, reports the Manila Bulletin.
LOUIS LE ROCH, Consul in Shanghai, arrived in Manila re- cently to assume the duties of French "Consul in the Philippines, bat Mr. Willoquet stated that there are official matters to be straightened out before he turns over the office.
Mr. Willoquet when asked for priori,' the very day of her birth. comment on his position and bis This was more important than plans gave out a prepared state- Hitler's suppression.
Forty years ment, adding as he handed out ago they were already dreaming to the statement, "We must fight, J'save France' along those lines. The collapse of the French army caused that dream to come true. That is what is called luck. But dreams are short.
ship of America and Britain would POLISH AWARDS FOR (everybody must fight."
Invite her to collaborate in the new world order, not based ilke
R.A.F. OFFICERS.
award.
CLAIM REGIME, ILLEGAL "We will not dwell on the con ditions in which that 'salvation'
STATEMENT OF POLICY · ancipation is unlikely to appeal to Hitler's on tyranny
His statement of policy follows.": and fraud. LONDON, Jan. 17 (Reuter)
"It is correct that General De any of these peoples. This form but framed to ensure justice and Three. R.A.F. oicers have been Gaulle has bestowed upon me the of charity begins at home-Jap security for all nations great and awarded. the highest Polish great honour of representing anese occupied China for example.small."
Free France' in the Philippines. The paper concludes that al- The article concludes that there They are Squadron leaders R.G. though Japan has so much in are signs that Japan has begun to Kellett. J.A. Kent and A.S. Ford. vatre, told you a few days ago, cruel. France was prostrated, hurt "As my good friend. Major was brought about it would be too hand, the Netherlands authorities think over the alternatives and de- all of whom are leaders of Polish are not taking any risks and clares that her chief need is for squadrons
we have waited during six months to death and her true sons felt in and were presented much wealth is being spent on a statesman with courage to join with their medals, by
for some ray of hope, for some their hearts a renewed, tenderness General defence measures,
gesture from Mr. Cordell Hull in telling her Sikorski, the Polish Commander to continue our loyal support of Ste destiny: it is
Vichy enabling
rising to the measure of her tra
"In the east as
that moment west. where her true interests lie before In-Chief. Great Britain and Holland stand the "unhappy entanglement with
the French government. It hathey chose to submit her to their All three already hold the D.F.Cau been in vain; they have chosen subversive enterprise. They did together."
the Axis becomes irrevocable.". while Kellet also holds the D.S.O
{to co-operate with Hitler:
not even walt for the corpses of our dead to be cold to shake hands RIGHT AND JUSTICE
with their murderers By ruse they seized the government.
in the
NIGHT FIGHTER SOVIET-JAPAN PACT AS
DOWNS RAIDERS SINGLE-HANDED
(Reuter)~
LONDON, Jan 17 An RAF night Äghter pilot miade war history on Wednesday night when single handed, he shot down and destroyed two German raiders.
FAR OFF AS
EVER
MOSCOW, Jan. 17 (Reuter) That the Soviet-Japan pact hanging fre and an agreement appears as far off as ever is general Impression here,
US
"We all know what that means By that step, any hope for ulti
ILLEGAL REGIME · mate vindication of. Right and Justice was torbidden us. There
"Their regime is fraught with remained then but one thing for illegality for, according to the us to do; to recover our freedoni constitution, the French chamber
is
the
of action to night ou God's, help, to win.
Lt. Gen.
י
With the arrival of the new Japanese Ambassador, Tatekawa. last October the conviction grew that a Soviet Japanese Non-Aggression Pact would be signed very shortly.
With ad,
divided
the
should have been renewed in May 1940. It was prorogated by decree in order to continue the fighting The present world is
but not in order to bury the con- several fronts. To the first group into two groups already at war on stitution.
"The Vichy government is not belong those who believe that M. Molotov and Mr. Matsuoka, Japanese are prepared to make dom of speech, of thought, right are only helping Hitler to conquer He brought down the first victim Japanese Foreign Minister, have far-reaching concessions in return to assemble, moral and" spiritual the world, hoping for I do not liberty and dignity of man, free-only illegal: it is in fact a Ger- man-controlled government. They after a running fight which began both stated that there is no reason tor Soviet recognition of "Man over London shortly after mid-why relations between the two chukuo" and cessation of "Soviet dying for; those who hold that the values, are things well worth night. Riddled with bullets and countries should not be on a nor
know what clemency from help to China.
victor with both engines out of action. mal footing and it was generally It is rumoured that Japan would though it may be, is still the best of the question: he is entering
parliamentary system, imperfect the bomber crashed near an Essex believed that the new Ambassador regard
"But Hitler's victory is now out town with a terrific explosion.
Mongolia as which a Soviet sphere of influence, accord mankind, to ensure the free exer-find there the great, surprise of agency to promote the progress of the Balkanic trap and will soon The second victim Was inter-measure of agreement had been special railway and cepted over Essex four hours later. reached. He has seen M. Molotov facilities at Dairen and might to man as air and bread.
clearance
cise of principles as indispensable his life. We should never forget Damaged by a burst of fire, it several times but apparently the even come to an agreement over belleve so that recourse to viu.
They that if he were to win, he would turned for home but #28 re agreement is as far off as ever. Southern Sakhalin engaged and, was shot down, It is generally believed that the would not give way on
but Japan lence should be. banned trom
Cont'd Page 9, Col. 5 the ques human affairs, but that a new or- tion of fisheries, so vital to Japan, ganisation of the world should be Russia never having gladly ac brought about, based on Interna- cepied the. loss of the fishing tional understanding, moral rights which Japan gained after straint and collective security. the Russo-Japanese war.
brought a scheme on
R.A.F. ATTACK SHIPPING IN BENGHAZI HARBOUR
CAIRO, Jan. 17 (Reuter)-Between 30 and 40 enemy air- craft were burnt out and several were damaged by the R.A.F.'s initial raid on Catania airport in Sicily on Sunday night. Italy's Libyan port of Benghazi was heavily raided both on Mon- day and Tuesday nights.
These disclosures were made by tions all but one fighter, shot down an RAF communique Issued here in Libya, returned safely. yesterday. Describing the Ben-
BOTTING FLANĖS
Inner
Morgenthau In Favour Of Aid Bill
re
FORCE AS SUPREN E LAW "In the other group are those who think that individuals are not apt to govern themselves, that to govern should be the privilege of an 'elite' etrcle, the supreme power being exercised. by Bome superman. They hold that no right of the individual, or supe WASHINGTON, Jan, 17 (Heuter) rior credo, or religion, "not even ghazi raids, the communique says LONDON, Jan, 17 (Reuter,
Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secre-God; can prevail against the pri that the main moles of the har-Eighty-seven planes lle rotting at tary of the Treasury, declaring macy of the state and they are bour were heavily bombed and the vast Italial aerodrome of himself in favour of the Lease 'the state. In the international large fires were caused among Adem in Libya, states the
and Lend Bill, told a press. Air
con domain, they pretend that force the bulldings around the Customs Ministry, Most of them were ren-ference that to the best of his must remuin the supreme law- house. A heavy explosion occurred cered unserviceable by RAF, at-knowledge Mr. Churchill's Govern ultima ratio that weak nations at the base of the mole.
tacks and were finally fired by thement had no assets available for must disappear or surrender. Other bombers hit building on retreating Italians.
American purchases apart from "Hitler, Laval and Company be the quayside and straddled Gov-
In one
hangar alone were 22 the $1,775,000,000 "which he re- liong to this group: therefore, it is ernment buildings. Shipping was burnt-out skeletons of planes. ported to Congress on Wednes no wonder that they should come
The huge aerodrome, now deso- | day.
together so intimately, at least for
also attacked.
On the return journey, the air-late, had been made by the Its- He explained that although the the time being.
lians a very comfortable base with assets did not include the
craft
machine-gunned
Benina
values
NATION OF PREK
aerodrome. Two shemy aircraft up-to-date kitchens, shower-baths, from Canadian and other Empire "It is no wonder too, that Ger-
were set #fire and destroyed and damage was caused to a number of others.
FIGHTER PATROLS
billiard tables.
minten courts.
tennis and bad-investments in the United States. many, the eternal nation of prey.
WIRELESS DESTROYED
these additional resources not available to London,
were for whom war is a national indus. Declining to estimate the value could find-as Hitler expected-in try, set on conquest of the world, The important wireless installa- tion was destroyed but the large of these assets, Mr. Morgenthau every country. men of the same the electric power station was not said that the British Empire 18 ideology, ready to help her to her be-sabotaged.
a family and has the same pregoal, which, needless to say, means tween Tobruk and Derna; our In the huge joiners shop were blems as a human family. Be their own destruction, too.
cause some members of a family
"In the forward area (of
British advance into Libya),
fighters maintained ส
patrol but no
engagements
the enemy took place."
ten canvas squares
constant alscovered
"In France, especially, the over- with
with H.AF. identification circles, have assets, it does not mean whelming desire of the Vichy men The machine shops were equipped necessarily that they belong to the to save the country' was not so The communique records raids on up-to-date Ines. All around rest of the family,
|much a spontaneous impulse of their patriotic consciousness -, as
Bir Herebrt Cunliffe, K.C., has the execution of, a long-worked
in Italian East Africa on the the äerodrome huge stocks of Aagah stores on Tuesday night and Italian provisions and petrol re-
Asmara the previous night,mained untouched, testifying to been elected treasurer of Lin-out plan to overthrow that Third Republie they began to hate u
Ori
and reports that from all opera- the speed of the enemy's fight... coln's Inn for 1841.
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