"Hongkong Daily Press," Jan. 30, 1941.
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JAPAN BENT ON EXERTING Lord Somers New Chief
PRESSURE ON INDO-CHINA: Scout Of United Kingdom
SQUADRON SIGHTED FAR BEYOND BLOCKADE LIMITS Southward Move Possibility
LORD SOMERS, K.C.M.G., Deputy Chief Scout, who won the D.S.O. in the last war, has been appointed CHIEF SCOUT in succes- sion to the late Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell, states à London.
message.
"His title will de CHIEF SCOUT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM,
There will never be another World Chief Scout because that title will remain reserved for the great founder of the Movement.
The announcement was made at a meeting of Boy Scouts in London.
The new Chief Seout, in his first message, asked Boy Scouts to derote themselves to see the country through its present difficult times and to do their share in building up a new world. Special)
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CAVALLERO MAKING DESPERATE EFFORTS TO DO BETTER THAN HIS PREDECESSORS.
Copious Shedding Of Italian Blood
GENERAL CAVALLERO, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ITALIAN FORCES IN ALBANIA, is making
Troop Concentrations Increased In A CRY OF WILL NAZIS efforts to do better than his predecessors but these have
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Hanoi And Haiphong
MESSAGE FROM SYDNEY YESTERDAY STATED THAT A JAPANESE SQUADRON HAD BEEN SIGHTED OFF INDO-CHINA FAR BEYOND THE USUAL JAPANESE BLOCKADE LIMITS OF SOUTH CHINA.
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THE MESSAGE ADDED THAT THIS REPORT IS TAKEN TO INDICATE THAT THE JAPANESE ARE BENT ON EXERTING FURTHER PRESSURE ON INDO-CHINA AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE JAPANESE HAD BEGUN THEIR SOUTHWARD MOVE.
It was also stated that Japanese troop concentrations in Hanoi and Haiphong "had" increased and that, according to London newspaper reports, there were indications that the Japanese intended to support Mr. Gandhi and the other Indian leaders in their present attitude towards the British war effort.
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The message from Sydney quoted the NEW YORK TIMES as saying that the Jap- anese Foreign Minister now realised that it was impossible to use anything but diplo- matic means against the Netherlands East Indies.
STEADY IMPROVEMENT IN BRITAIN'S WAR PRODUCTION
"In spite of air raids, "war production in this country has shown a steady improvement in recent months," said MR. CYRIL LAKIN, B.B.C. commentator when he broadcast from London yesterday on the latest international deve- lopments.
Mr. Matsuoka, stated the New York Times, knew that
he had insufficient ships to and that in the event of such
convey an expeditionary force
an attack the Dutch may destroy the oil wells which Japan is after.
DESPAIR
PRINCE KONOYE'S STATEMENT
A message from Sydney quotes
USE GAS WARFARE?
POSSIBILITIES ARE DISCUSEED
an article in the SYDNEY MORN- ING HERALD on the recent state-
The military correspondent of ment made by the Japanese the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Premier, Prince Konsye, in which has discussed the possibilities of he held himself to blame for the the use of gas by Herr Hitler, ac- protracted war in Chitin,
The Herald stated that the state- ment was really a cry of despair and symptomatic of the tragedy that the Japanese feel
NAZI GUARANTEES
only resulted in copious shedding of Italian blood, states a London message.
The latest Greek communique states: "Restricted local operations. We took a number of prisoners. aircraft were shot down by A.A. fire."
Italian aircraft bombed a military hospital in Salonika causing casualties. Villages in Macedonia were also bombed.
The Royal Air Force carried out cording to a message from Sydney.ja heavy attack on Elbasan and The correspondent points out British fighters were fiercely en- that the various signs of enemy gaged over the northern sector.-- activity indicates the possibility of (Special) the Germans turning to chemical warfare. It would be in keeping
Reuter's Special correspondent in the Albanian frontier says that
The article went on to glye three with Herr Hitler's psychology the Italian offensive was intensi- representations which the Nazis he does resort to this, states the had made to Japan for their help writer. in, the war
1. That Bussis will be rendered
innocuous.
2 That French and Dutch terri tories, will be Japan's, and
3. That the United States will be
over-awed to maintain ne
trality.
FACTORIES AT WORK
filed yesterday on the northern front from Devoli to the shores of Lake Ochrida.
It is known that German chemi- The Italians," who are inaking jcal factories have been working on increasing use of flame-throwers, the production of gases since 1934 were everywhere repulsed. "Artil- and Herr Hitler, in his present des-lery fire roared throughout the day.
perale situation might try large Italian use of aeroplanes in sup- gas attacks against civilian popu-port of operating troops and to
tations in Britain.
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attack Greek communications in The paper goes on to point out
he correspondent states that in the rear was more marked. that none of these guarantees had any case it is difficult to see how BUSY EXPLAINING so far shown any sign of fulfil the use of gas can become a decid-
The United States had!
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The Fascist Propaganda Minis-
ARMISTICE TALKS TOKYO, Jan. 29 (Reuter)ment. Armistice talks between THAT strengthened its resolve to help factor in the Battle of Britain try is fully becupled in trying to LAND and FRENCH INDO-CHINA Britain to the limit of her capacity and he concluded by adding that explain the defeats in Africa and will be held aboard a Japanese and the French and Dutch colonies people who had stood up to such Albania and the disorders in Italy,
bombing raids and other hardships states a London message. warship of Saigon, it was an had been encouraged to resist
would not give in to any such Japan's demands.-(Special) Mr. Lakin referred to Mr.nounced here today.
new menace.-(Special)) Willkle's visit to Britain to Major-General Raishiro Sumita,
A whole division can now be equipped in a matter of weeks, not months and the production of every type of war weapon has shown a marked increase."
SPANISH ACTION IN- TANGIER
see what was being done in chairman of the Japanese Military Six More
Mission to Indo-China will, it is
Britain and said that they understood, head the Japanese de-
were all pleased over his pre-legation to the talks.
sence in England.
CALM DETERMINATION What had impressed Mr. Willkle most was the calm determination of the people to carry on their war wärk in spite of every hardship.
Referring to evidence of Ameri- can support for Britain, Mr. Lakin The recent action taken by went on to quote statements made Spain, in Tangler was the subject recently by prominent Americans.
STATEMENT IN COMMONS
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FEVERISH ACTIVITY
Age Classes Called Up
Though no direct news comes from the areas concerned, the
American Radio quoted a report
GROUP CAPTAINS that 200 Italians were killed in one
PROMOTED
rlot in Northern Italy. The Ger- mans, it is stated, drew their pis- tols and shot at point blank range. Public buildings are guarded and
military. the streets are patrolled by the
PARTY LEADER KILLED
Two enemy
GENERAL METAXAS
DEATH OF PREMIER OF GREECE
PROFOUND REGRET
IN BRITAIN
The death occurred yesterday of GENERAL J. METAXAS, the Prime Minister of Greece, after an opera- tion for throat trouble, at the age of 10 years, states a London mes- sage which adds that the news
Eight Group. Captains in the SAIGON, Jan. 29 (Reuter)-
Royal Air Force have been pro- with the Franco-Thai armistice
moted to temporary Air Com- conference opening aboard a Jap-
modores, states a London message. anese warship on the high seas off
Among them is Group Captain Another report stated that a was received in Great Britain with Safgon at 5 p.m., the city is a been called up in Britain for mili- Charles Roderick Carr, a New Zea-Fascist Party leader was killed in profound regret. scene of feverish activity with the successive arrivals of high French,tary service, states a London mes-lander, who won the DB.C. Street rioting in Turin last week. Japanese and Siamese officials.
SIX MORE AGE CLASSES have
sage.
Fascist authorities continue to was Flying
What China
Gen. Metaxas was the inspiration
The new Prime Minister is M. ALEKANDER. KORYZIB, Governor of the Bank of Greece since 1939. He is, 55 years of age and was Health Minister in the Metaxas
mut- Government but played no standing part in politics.
north Russla and
Indo-China will be represented-
His Majesty the King yesterday Officer in Shackleton's last expedi-deny all neutral reports and are and chief leader of the Greek peu of a statement by Mr. R. A. Butler, These statements had finally given by five delegates,
organising special demonstrations ple against the Fascist aggression. and Thailand signed a proclamation making it tion.-(8pecial) Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, the lle to suggestions which had and Japan with seven each.
necessary for youths of 18 and 19 WOMEN'S FORCE IN NË, to give the impression that every and there was no doubt that he had set his people on the high A Women's Aux liary Air Force body in Italy is happy.-(Special) in the House of Commons yester-been made that Britain was not The primary question facing the and men between 37 ad 40 to re
(road to victory. -... day, states a London message. able to win the war.
la to be formed in New Zealand, conference will be the demarcat gister for military service. Admiral Leahy, the new United ing the Franco-Thal lines, when The 19-year olds will register on according to an announcement by Mr. Butler said that progress of States Ambassador to Vichy, had hostilities ceased at 16 am, yes-Feb: 22 but the 1922 class, namely, the Government. the negotiations with the Spanish said that he was of the opinion terday. After the demarcation has the 18-year olds, may not be re- Government gave grounds for hop that the British Government would been decided, a three-Power com- quired to register for some time. ing that a satisfactory solution prosecute the war to a successful mission is likely to be set up to
A STEADY 'FLOW: « would be found. -
conclusion.
A statement carry out the terms of the armis-
issued by tice.
Ministry of Labour points out is THAI DELEGATES LEAVE that the new.: ' proclamation Men of the older age groups are necessary to provide for a steady now being encouraged to apply for BANGKOK, Jan. 29 (Reuter)-now of men into the three night-vacancies in the civil defences Thal delegates left for Saigon by
ing services. 1,15 pm, with full instructions: anent signing the truce, after a meeting of the cabinet this morning."
He added that Spanish action was taken evidently not only to safeguard the interests of Spain but the interests of peace as it had been pointed out by the Spanish authorities that the altua- tion in Tangier was dangerous owing to the proximity of militant Powers-(Special).
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Yet another prominent Ame- rican banker, Mr. Lamont had stated that Britain had shown herself imineasurably superior to the Germans. "I say," said Admiral Leaby, that Gerplane at many can be beaten, is being beaten and will be beaten." Cont'd Page 7, Col. 3
Today's News Summary
The Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser, stated that the women would de fun-time the in New Zealand.--(Special)
(Special)
duty at Air Force stations War Has
It is not yet known definitely Advance Of British
whether the frontier fighting has now ceased.
Cost Japan
Cont'd Page. 7, Col. 5
-On Other
Pages
A London message stated yes terday that the war in China has cost Japan over £1,000,000,000; It was added that this was disclosed.
Budget session of the Diet-(8pe- || Page ctal).
Forces by the Finance Minister at the
Continues On All Fronts
MORE OIL SECURED
The latest communique from CAIRO states that the British ad- TOKYO, Jan. 29 (Reuter)-Muchrance continues on all fronts. larger quantities of oil have been
LIBYA—Pressure on enemy forces in the Derna area is increas- secured by Japan from the Nether-ing.
GENERAL METAXAS, PRIME MINISTER OF GREECE, is dead. The news was received in London with profound regret and sym-lands East Indies than at first pathy. He is succeeded by the Governor of the Bank of Greece.
THE BRITISH ADVANCE IN AFRICA continues on all fronts and Turther prisoners have been captured in operations in the Sudan.
CAVALLERO'S DESPERATE EFFORTS to do better than his pre- decessors in Albania against the Greeks has only resulted in the copious shedding of Italian blood.
WHILE ARMISTICE NEGOTIATIONE are about to get under way In Thailand it is reported that the Japanese are bent on exerting further pressure on Indo-China.
MR, WENDELL WILLKIE had a busy day in London where he met the Minister of Supply and General Sikorski.
*Kingdom.
LORD SOMERS has been appointed Chief Scout of the United
hoped for, Mr. Matsuoka told the 72 Lower House Budgetary Commit- tee.
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The recent "unfriendly tone" in the Netherlands East Indies press and attacks upon Japanese resi- dents are regretted, he said.
The more, Japan advances south, the stronger must be her defences in the north," 'de- clared General Tólo, the. War Minister, yesterday, replying to the - Interpellator, before the
Cont'd Page 7, Col B
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SUDAN—As a result of operations in the Sudan sector a further prisoners were captured cat d PRYSSINIA. The stuation is unchanged
· · ITALIAN SOMALILAND-Vigorous patrol, activity is continuing across the enemy frontier-(Special)
Australian casualties at TOBRUK were very small, according to Mr. P. C. Spender, Minister for War, who announced in Melbourne that they did not exceed 300, says Reuter.
A London message stated tha: 700 Italian prisoners were cáp- tured by a famous Beottish Regiment and Indian troops after a bayonet charge (Special) •
The Soviet Army, paper RED STAR writes: "Italy runs the risk of being eliminated from the war by the British. In Africa, the Ita- Hans have as good as lost, «In Albania, the Greeks are slowly but surely driving them into the sea-(Special)
FIGURES IN YEN
TOKYO, Jan. 29 (Reuter)--Three years and nine months of war with China' will have cost Japan yen 17,455, millions by Jan 31, this year, in extraordinary military ex- penditures alone.
The amount, included yen 1,000 millions voted by the Lower House on Tuesday to finance the pro- secution of the conflict. daring February and March..
Mr. Wikle visited General Sikorski, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Army yesterday, and spent some time talking to the General and his officers, states a London message.--(Special)
2 Softball notes; Open chess
tourney; Training gallops; Crossword puzzle; Army rugby.....
3 Radio programmes; Coming
events.
4 Generalissimo and recent revolt; Public unrest In Italy; US. exports to Rus- sla; Morgenthau stresses urgent need; Sima flees Rumanla
5
Supreme Court judgment: Finance Committee meet- Ing: ARP. Orders; Urban Council meeting.
6 Leading article: The World
of Tomorrow."
8 Round the Police Courts:
Anti-sabotage guards:
9-10 Finance and commerce