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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1941.
JAPANESE MEDIATION IN THAILAND
DISPUTE TO SATISFY AXIS PREMIER VISITS
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DEMANDS: AUSTRALIANS SERIOUSLY INTERESTED Signature Of The Armistice Agreement Delayed
AUSTRALIANS ARE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN JAPAN'S MEDIATION IN THE DISPUTE BETWEEN THAILAND AND INDO-CHINA, STATED A MESSAGE FROM SYD- NEY YESTERDAY.
ONE INTERPRETATION IS THAT JAPAN IS HOPING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS, OF BOTH COUNTRIES IN ORDER TO PLACE HER- SELF IN A FAVOURABLE POSITION FOR HER ADVANCE SOUTH AND ALSO TO SATISFY THE AXIS DEMANDS.
All this, continues the message, is tremendously important to Britain, as if Japan is able to succeed in her designs, she will be in a good position for a campaign against Malaya and the Dutch East Indies or both.
There is, however, a growing opinion in Australia that wiser counsels might pre- vall in Japan, but it is also felt that hysterical desperation under German pressure might drive Japan into a colossal gamble.
HITLER GETS A QUICK ANSWER TO HIS THREATS AND BOASTS
"Herr Hitler is inextricably involved in Signor Musso- lini's disasters. If Signor Mussolini eats green apples, Herr Hitler gets the stomach-ache!"
These words, which were recently used by Mr. Hearst, the well-known American newspaper magnate, were quot-" ed by MR. CYRIL LAKIN, B.B.C. commentator, when he broadcast from London yesterday on the latest develop ments in the international situation.
Signature of the Franco- Thai armistice agreement is delayed until this evening or early tomorrow as negotia tions between Major-General Sumita, head of the Japanese delegation, with the French and Thai delegates lasted un- til 6 a.m. this morning, ac-| cording to corrected Japanese reports from Salgon, says a
Reuter message from Shang-
hai.
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The recapitulating results of the fighting to the time of cease fire, a Thal Consulate communique in!
tories which formed the subject of
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Mr. Harry Hopkins, President Roosevelt's personal representative In London. accompaled the Pre- mier and Mrs. Churchill on an un- expected visit to Southampton yes- terday, states a Landon message, They were received by the Mayor and inspected civilian defence de- tachments..
The message adds that during his stay in the Home country, Mr. Hopkins, has been received by King Haakon of Norway.
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WAR IS NOW MOVING TOWARDS A CLIMAX
-MR. WICKHAM STEED
Latest British Successes
In North Africa
The war is now moving towards a climax-a climax far wider in significance than that which was imagined by those who have looked upon the Battle of Britain as a main British and European concern." -
The above is a passage from a talk given by MR. WICKHAM STEED, the well-known journalist, in his week- ly series on "World Affairs" in London yesterday.
Mr. Steed is still indisposed and for the second week "in succession the 'talk was read by the announcer.
Mr. Steed
Newall Pays Tribute To R.A.F., Dominion Fliers said that the cutlook
AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR CYRIL NEWALL, former Chleft of this week had been overshadowed Air Staff, who is crossing Ganada on his way to take up the by the death of General Metaxas, Governor-Generalship of New Zealand, in succession to Viscount the Greek Prime Minister. Mr. Galway, told the Canadian Press in OTTAWA that the British spirit Steed
proceeded to pay high to the leadership and Inspiring courage of the late Greek Sir Cyril paid tribute to the RA.F. and Its DOMINION FLYERS." Premier. "What General Metaxas He remarked that the KING and QUEEN were showing a splendid has already achieved," he said, example and were living exactly as their subjects,
"can never be undone."
was unbreakab'e and Britain could not be defeated, say a London tribute message.
MR. CHURCHILL he described as one of the greatest figures in history.
Turning to events in North Africa, Mr. Steed commented on Sir Cyril a'so told the Canadian Press, "Britain needs quickly the latest British successes. Gen. every ounce of assistance thát NORTH ÁMERICA can spare 'to...en- {Wavell and his Army of the Nile. sure final victory
could not have been expected to At a Press conference. Sir Cyril said: "I am not sure whether know how much resistance they Hitler will to artingaskor but he will probably try again. To do would have had to face if they that he must conf-the air, hiss, We cave him stod hiding Intefzed the initiative and, turned the autumn and we will give him a better one this time."
tables on the enemy, said "Mr.
The Air Chief Marshal added that night bombing was on the Steed. verge of being beaten and felt sure that the British night bombing of Germany had burt Hitler's industrial machine.
IMPORTANT
CONFERENCE
| Mr. Lakin said that Herr Singapore claims that the terri-IN CANBERRA MR. WILLKIE Hitler did not have to wait the original. That demands are Australians are expecting a great SEES DOVER bombastic threats and boasts and
DÉFENCES
DR. GOEBBELS' HINT
MR. WENDELL WILLKIE was
Dr. Goebbels himself had given inspecting delences in Dover yes- terday morning when enemy raida hint of the real feelings behind
message.
The firs. time. Mr. Wilk'e was standing at the eastern end of the harbour and the second was when he was having lunch at Dover Cas- tle with Vice-Admiral. Sir Bertram Ramsay, Flag Officer Commanding at Dover.
The first part of the statement is very true." said Mr. Lakin, "but as far as the second part is con- cerned I don't know how far Herr
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"Like General Metaxas and his colleague, General Papagos, how- ever, General Wavell took the risk," went on the speaker, "how
CHARGE AGAINST serious the risk might have been
U.S. FIRM
is now proved by a military state- ment in London that had the Italians held out at Sidi Barrani a few days longer, Gen. Wävell
EVIDENCE OF NAZ! would have faced great difficulties
Roosevelt's Terms Of Assurances To Halifax
LONDON, Jan,· 31 · (British- Wireless)The terms of assur unces, which were given by PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, to LORD HALIFAX when the latter arrived' in - the United States, are now disclosed as follows:
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"The ever increasing scale
of assistance to Great Britaika Is to continue. We will make available the” monitions –and supplies that now flow from the 'rapidly expanding indus- trial facilities in the United States.
"Britain and the United States have long been linked by intimate bonds of blood and friendship.
"I feel confident, Mr. Am- bassador, that your presence In the United States will in- creasingly strengthen these strong ties of our two coun- tries.
.....
"Let me assure you that all your work bere may always count on my, full co-oneration and the co-operation of various Government agencles.”
long for an answer to the completely occupied by Thal forces deal from a conference which is to
on the question of water supply. INFLUENCE had been incorporated intake place in CANBERRA between
"Superficial critics have been Considerable interest has been thinking that the victories since which he made in his speech Thailand...
the Commonwealth and State Min-aroused in America by a charge gained by the British have been in Berlin on Thursday.
CONFIDENT OF SETTLEMENT ters. states a message from Syd-brought by the Federal Grand due solely to a lucky chance. "I am confident of a settlementney.
Jury against the Aluminium -Co.. based on reason and justice and
"Many of the greatest military The object of the conference is for allegedly combining with the exploits have been carried out in securable in Tokyo which will con- to bring about a co-ordination in German Dye Trust and other com- eircumstances which have present
the national interest and the country's economic structure pantes form
produce a situation ed a lucky chance, but in this case ers came over, states a London those threats when he declared honour of Thailand," said Prince and such questions as the storage where Germany will be able to there is marked difference between!
that they all knew that there were Varmvatdhyakorn. Voravarn Ad- of war materials, etc., are expected produce four
T.B. SPECIALIST times
much inspired and uninspired leadership. difficult weeks and months ahead. viser to the Foreign Minister in an to be discussed.
DEAD aluminium as the United States. Judged by this standard Genetal The conference. is to discuss all states a message from Sydney.
LONDON, Jan, 31 Reuter)-The- but that the Fuehrer could depend interview with Reuter in Bangkok.
The 49-year old Oxonian will problems with the knowledge that
Wavell has won praise for psycho-internationally known tuberculosis on the German people.
The Department of Justice in logical insight and deserves the specialist. Sr almost be certain to lead the Thai Herr Hitler has a world plan in Washington stated that there was highest credit.
Peridril Varrier- delegation to Tokyo early next which he wants to put the British evidence of German influence in)
Jones, Kt., MA., F.R.CP. has died- week.
Empire to the greatest test in his-an industry which was essential to
QUICK RESULTS
following a heart attack. The concensus of opinton amongtory and in view of this Australia the defence of the United States.
"Now that he has swept on from Sir Varrier-Jones earned the political observers is that Prince must take steps to be prepared for
Tobruk and captured Derna and is gratitude of thousands for his suc- pushing on to Benghazl results are cessful method of treating the Dr. Goebbels should have felt it awaiting him in Tokyo.
produced by a new turn in the necessary to reassure Herr Hitler.
the Italians are capable, or at least on that point...
N. ENGLAND
try to make a stand. they must In spite of Axis protests the Touring the North of England make it in Eritrea where they can Costa Rican authorities have de- yesterday, Lord Woolton, Minister rely to some extent on native
troops. cided to show Charlie Chaplin's (of Food, found that there was ng aid "The Great Dictator," states a shortage of essential foods, states
"The predicament of the Ita- lans, however, may become unen- It was added that a new Com-viable and if they make a stand mercial Secretary had been ap-anywhere It should be in the re-row:- pointed to the Ministry of Food and glon near Agordát.
"While the war in Africa has his duty would bé to tell the Minis- ter where the food, was and how become one of rapid movement, It should be distributed,
Cont'd Page 7, Col. 1.
Mr. Wilkie also had a long rarige
Hitler can rely on the German
view of the guns on, the French people. It is. indeed, strange that Voravan has a very delicate task every emergency that might be WHOLTEN TOURS following each other quickly. If consumptive without segregation.
coast.
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THREE ALERTS
There were three alerts in Lon- don yesterday.
Incendiary bombs were dropped by the raiders which came over in ones and twas, in one town where two hospitals were hit and some buildings damaged. There was heavy AA are and in one district machine-gun fire was heard...
One German raider was shot -down into the sea off the coast of
Cornwall.
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**Herr Hitler really has no one else to rely on, least of al his junior partner in crime- Signor Mussolini. He glossed over Signor Mussolini's ignoble part in the recent develop- ments and pretended to laugh at the idea of Signor Mussolini falling, out of the Axis. It was rather a hollów laugh.
Cont'd Page, Col. 3.
Today's News Summary
THERE HAS BEEN A DELAY IN THE SIGNING of the armis- tice agreement between Thailand and French Indo-China. Mean- while, it is reported that Australia is deeply interested in the Jap- anese mediation which, it believes, will give Japan an opportunity to meddle in the affairs of the two countries concerned.
FOLLOWING THE CAPTURE OF DERNA the Army of the Nile is continuing its advance towards Benghazi and is now along the road to Appolonia, 40 miles from Derna, Stronger Italian resistance at Derna is believed to have been due to the freshness of the troops who hitherto had not been fighting.
THE FUNERAL OF GENERAL METAXAS, late Prime Minister of Greece, took place in Athens yesterday and flags in London were flown at half-mast. Regarding the war, in Albania, the Greeks have made further advances and local operations have been crowned with success. It is reported that two more Italian Cabinet Ministers have applied for commands at the front.
DURING AIR RAIDS OVER ENGLAND yesterday Mr. Wendell Wilkie visited Dover where he inspected the defences and had lunch- at Dover Castle.
The present attitude of phe Thai Press is indicated by this morning's papers.
The PADUNGJATI says that peace negotiations may "end In
failure and the public wants the Government to fight on.
The PRAJAMITRA
that says Japan will see to it that Thailand gets back her territory.
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DEMAND RECOVERY The Thai Blood Party" in a manifesto today declares that we demand the recovery of all lost territory, otherwise we must con- tinue to fight.
With this setting, the Prince will urge the That claims in Tokyo.
GIFT FROM KOWLOON
announced
A London message that a gift to the Lord Mayor's Air Raid Distress Fund had been re- ceived from the Brook Club, Kow- loon, Hongkong.
The message added that during War Weapon week in Britain, John Hopkins, aged 14, had collected
£2,195 in one street alone,
war.
London message.
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Pages
Page
2 Fanling race meet; Senior shield soccer; Softball
notes; Rifle shoot; Fanling goli.
3 Radio programmes; Coming
events; Cinema notes.
4 Hitler commemorates an
niversary of Nazi regime with threats; British repre- sentations to Tokyo; Bri- tain has won early stages; U.S. declaration of war against Reich favoured.
5 Students charity bazaar; Colony black-out exercises; Round the Police Courts:
8 Leading article: North
African Offensive.
8 Catholic news and notes; Church services; Volunteer Ordera.
The Canadian Red Cross has sent to the London County Council 6,000 pairs of Wellington boots for evacuated children, states a Lon-9-10 Finance and commerce. don message.
a London message.
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Sumner Welles On What Axis Victory Would Mean
Two important. AMERICAN personalities, MR, SUMNER WELLES. former Assistant. Secretary of State," and COL FRANK KNOX, Se- cretary for the Navy, made speeches in the United States on Thurs- day, states a London message.
Mr. Welles expressed the opinion that an AXIS victory would mean economic and political attack on SOUTH AMERICA and then a physical Invasion of that region. From the record of the GERMAN GOVERNMENT in the past eight years, he, said, how could one Imagine a peace made by Germany would be worth the paper »
it was written on.
Replying to JAPANESE accusations, Mr. Wellen sald that the UNITED STATES lines of defence were decided solely on the acts and policies of other nations,
"I would rather die fighting HITLER than live under his rule,” declared Col. Knox, “BEITAIN is now the firing. Hine. We can af- ford to be generons to a fauft. Ifwe fail to rivé Britain unlimited”, assistance we shall all go down together. We must not fall.”
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