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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1941.
MUSSOLINI'S DISILLUSIONMENT AS
CAESAR IN AFRICA NOW COMPLETE:
CAPTURE
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OF BENGHAZI IS MOST BRILLIANT MILITARY EXPLOIT
SIGNOR MUSSOLINI'S DISILLUSIONMENT AS THE CAESAR IN AFRICA IS NOW COMPLETE. This statement was contained in a London message last night which officially announced from Calro that BENGHAZI, important Italian base on the Libyan coast, had fallen into British hands.
It is not yet two months since SIDI BARRANT fell and the rapid campaign, it is believed, will be regarded in the future as a classic example of the supreme value of sea power coupled with an ably led and fully equipped
army.
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GENERAL SIR ARCHIBALD WAYELL, Commander-in-Chief in the Middle East, who has led the Army of the Nile in the Libyan campaign since it began from MERSA MATRUH on December 9 is now spoken of, in Egypt, as "Wavell the wizard."
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General Warell's Army of the Nile's advance Into Labys from Mersa Matruh began on Dec. 9. Since then, the Army, com posed of British, Australian, Indian and New Zealand troops. have taken Sidi Barrani, Sollam, Fort Capuzzo, Bardia, Tobruk" (Jan. 22), Derna (Jan. 26), Agordat, Barentu and Benghazi (Feb. 73 Over 100,000 prisoners have been taken and vast supplies captured with only small casualties to the Imperial forces.
MR. MENZIES ON
Australia's Contribution
To War: Reinforcement
THE CAPTURE OF BENGHAZI IS THE MOST BRIL- LIANT EXPLOIT IN BRITISH MILITARY HISTORY,
In one week 160 miles were covered and the success reflects the greatest credit on the Staff who planned the operation and troops who carried it out. The attack was shared by land, sea and air forces.
The total of more than
FIRST PHASE
100,000 prisoners captured ROUNDING UP OF since the Libyan campaign began is expected to be in- creased, states a. London
message.
"Benghazi is now in the hands
of the British Imperial Forces, (Tais quick advance. 15′′ a magni-
The capture of Benghazi gives acent achievement rounding off the British forces control of the the first phase at least of General whole of Cyreneica.
Wavell's campaign surely one of Benghazi is an important Italian the biggest campaigns fa British base on the Libyan coast 150 miles history", said MR. CYRIL LAKIN, west of Derna and is a vital line B. B. C, commentator, then he of communication Its capture is broadcast from bana yesterday another shattering blow to the on the latest international deve- Fascist regime and a proof that lopments, the British striking force remains undiminished, and General Wavell's Army is capable of continuing its lightning advance.
GERMAN PROPHECY The capture fulfilled the German prophecy of a few weeks ago that this great territory was ilkely q go out of Italian control. ̈
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in Cairo, news of the capture of Benghazi esme like a thunderbolt and among Egyptians the phrase now is "Wavell is a wizard."
Benghazi has a population of
· Mr.. Lakin" said that this latest success meant that practically the whole of Cyreneica had now fallen. to the British and the news had come as a surprise even to them. "Speaking of surprises", said Mr. Lakin, after the fall of Derns I seem to remember screams from the enemy that the British should not attach too much importance to the fall of Derna, because they had a big surprise for us.
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Some of the finest US. aeroplanes are to be sent to Great Britain. The Curtiss, Grumman and Lockheed fight- ers, of whick types are shown in that order in this composite picture, will be included among these aircraft. At the foot is the well-known Flying Fortress bomber,, which is also to be available.
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WICKHAM STEED ASKS
What Will Hitler Do To
Check Growing Impression He Is Not Winning War?
"A peculiar/feature of this war is the way in which its political and military aspects seem to be bound together," sald MR. WICKHAM STEED, the author-journalist and commentator on international events, when he broadcast from London yesterday in the weekly series, "World Affairs."
Mr. Steed said that the war of 1914-1918、 was entirely different. From 1917 at any rate, the British Commander- in-Chief felt that the Western theatre of the war was all that really mattered because the main forces of the enemy were concentrated there. For instance, the fighting on the Italian front against the Aus- trians was treated as a side show.
A HIGGLEDY-PIGGLEDY AFFAIR "Up to October 1917," said Mr. Steed. when & strong Austro- German attack broke through the Italian lines, it was only with the greatest difficulty that General Haig could be induced to send help to the Italians.
"In comparison with the fight- ing of today the last war was a higgledy-piggledy affair. As a matter of fact, the Allfes could
"I LOVE AMERIGA” SAYS JAPAN'S NEW
ENVOY TO U.S.
"I love America and I admire - her people," said Admiral No- mura, new Japanese Ambassa- dor to the United States at San Francisco yesterday, when be declared that he was con- fident that America and Japan should be able to settle their problems by diplomacy, RC- cording to * message from Sydney.—(Special)
Franco-Thai Conference In Tokyo
TOKYO, Feb. 1 (Reuter)-Co
have attacked Germany from the vened under Japanese auspices,
the Franco-That conference for a
east and west simultaneously,
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"It all cames back to banketten question-what will Hitler da to check the growing impres- sion that he is not winning the war?
Officiating as mediator, the For- Leign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka, in "I don't say he is actually losing an opening address, expressed the the war," said Mr. Steed. "but wish the French and Thai de- some of the bloom has gone off, his legations would show the "perfect apectacular triumphs of 1939 and understanding and earnest spirit 1940. The impression is spreading of co-operation" displayed by them that
cannot he
more at the Saigon armistice meeting · triumphs.
late in January.`-
secure
"This to him is a serious matter.
He added: "It is my frm.be- It means that one end of hisief the establishment of a sphere
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Of Defence Of Commonwealth 2500 neiuding numerous Italian FATE OF FRENCH FLEET MATTER
A STATEMENT ON AUSTRALIA'S WAR EFFORT WAS MADE BY THE AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER, MR. R. G. MENZIES, who is at present in Palestine, en route for England, states a London message.
settlers.
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in Eritrea, the miest Lively theatre of war, the British forces are making tivo powerful thrústa which are bringing the Italians
thrust is towards Kerene, a town
on the main road and rallway to
Massawa.
In the second thrust the Italians
Mr. Menzies sald he had been extremely delighted by dally nearer to the Red Sea-ont what he had seen of Australian troops in Palestine.
He remarked that Austra-jarms, and in many cases produc lia's war contribution will betion was ahead of schedule.
The trebbling of the Common- greater than anyone thought
wealth's income tax and expendiare retreating from Barentu to- possible before the war start- ture of #188,000,000 was evidence wards Tolls.
FORWARD PRESSURE ed. Australian troops over- of Australia's confidence in success seas would be reinforced and land willingness to pay whatever In "Abyssinta there is continued the
would price was to be paid to achieve forward pressure by Bridsh forces. Commonwealth
that success.
in Italian Somáliand the enemy build up a force of 50,000 men
have suffered very heavy casualties for its own defence.
while our casualties have been not- ably few.
Australia was also tackling large scale manufacture of munitions. aeroplanes, artillery and small
NAZI PROPOSALS
"We do not underestimate. the difficulty of our enterprise but the British have coped with their difficulties in enter- prises in their day," said Mr. Menzies. Referring to his visit to Britain, Mr. Menzies said he was anxious
OF UTMOST CONCERN TO AMERICA
Occupied France May Be 140 German
Forced To Secede
Night Bombers Shot Down
of common prosperity throughout Greater East Asia. 1s not only the Japanese policy but is neces- sary."
INSPECT CONDITIONS Major-General Sumita,. Cher
of the Japanese military mission to Indo-China, arrived, in Sten- reap, Cambodia, yesterday in order to inspect conditions on the frontier following, the conclusion of the armistice agreement: be- tween Thailand and Indo-China, according to semi-offlels! Japanese reports.
According to a message from Sydney, ADMIRAL
Since June last year over 140 LEAHY, U.S. Ambassador to Vichy, told MARSHAL PETAIN German night bombers have been KING AND QUEEN at their recent meeting, that the fate of the French Fleet shot down in raids over Britain, was a matter of atmost concern to the United States. according to Air Commodore AT PORTSMOUTH
The King and Queen, visited A report published in the French paper L'OEUVRE, Most of these fell to gunners and Portsmouth on Thursday and spent
Goddard, states a Londn message.
quoted in the message from Sydney, stated that it had did not include those which had some time viewing the damage been forecast in France that Germany would force occu- fallen into the sea..
caused by Nazi raids, states a mes- Italian colonists - in - maný parts
pied France to secede from the rest of France;”.
Speaking of -invasion, "Air Com-sage from Baigon..
Their Majesties chatted with have warmly welcomed Britian
The MANCHESTER GUAR-ney message, states that Herr modore Goddard said that a good troops of occupation, and many of DIAN, also quoted in the Syd- Hitler is following his regular opportunity" and, if
slogan would be "Danger is our many people whose homes have the Italians have been eloquent in
invasion been wrecked, and expressed pride their detestations of Mussolint's
technique in the develop-came, the R. A. F. would be sorry in the stout-hearted way in which ments which are now taking to have once again an opportunity the people had-borne the bombing. place between Germany and of trouncing the enemy (Special)(Special) France. He was trying to cafole Marshal Petain by and turning on his press and radio to frighten him at one moment and to flatter him
TO BULGARIA to make it clear to the British humillating war...
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Germany has made new propos-people that Australia was on the The RAF were very active in als to Bulgaria, to secure her in-job Just as they were." clusion in the Three-Power Pact,
citles have not been states a message from Baigon. bombed. The bombing of Britain According to this message, as cannot succeed in winning the war soon as Bulgaria accepts, German as long as there is one Australian troopą will march through to at-left to stand beside the people of tack Greece (Special)
Britain.”—(Special)
Today's News Summary
BENGHAZI IS IN THE HANDS of General Wavell's Army of the Nile, less than two months since Sidi Barrand fell The capture a one of the most brilliant exploits in British military history and has led to control of the whole of Cyreneica,
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ADMIRAL DARLAN IS ON HIS WAY to Paris. to meet M. Laval. and reports state he will carry proposals adopted by Marshal Fetaln at the meeting of the Vichy Cabinet on Thursday,
FIGHTING ON THE ALBANIAN FRONT is taking place in ex- ceptionally bad weather and the latest Greek communique states that activity was restricted to patrols and artillery.
MR. R. G. MENZIES, THE AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister, who is in Palestine made a statement on Australia's contribution to the war. effort which, he said, would be even greater than anyone thought possible before the conflict started.
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the operations which led to the taking of Benghazi At Bentna aerodrome two hangars were des-
royed, whilst motor transports-Pare tion was seriously dislocated in consequence of raids(Special)
IMPROVING HARBOUR
In recent years the Itallans have spent more than £500,000 on ini- proving the harbour.
If the Italians aspire to launch any counter-attack it must come now from Tripoli, 400 miles west, but this would entail almost-in- supportable Lines of communica tion.
LAST STRONGHOLD,," LONDON, Feb. 7 (Reuter) Benghazi Marshal Graziani's last stronghold and most important base in Cyrenelca, was captured by
2. Prospects for annual racing
Sunday's softball card: Lathe next. "Wah Cup- final.
13. Radio programmes; Coming
events.
4 Sanguinary fighting in Alt
bania front; Former Dutch- Premier returns to Holland: China War
Round the Police Courts:
· Exhibition of Chinese water-colours; UB. medical supplies for China... Leading article: Local Poverty Problems.
Catholic news and notes: Church services; Volunteer orders
the British. It was officially an-9-10 Finance and commerce. nounced this morning."
No details are available,
11- Crossword puzzle,
Derby Sweep First Prize
Probably $477,120
According to the present rate of sales, ABOUT 40,000 TICKETS PEB DAX, the mammoth special Dollar Cash Sweep on the Booty-Hil! - Derby, to be run on Feb, 18, will break all local records. Up to 3 p.m.
yesterday, over 600,000 tickets have been sold. AR
The Manchester Guardian point- ed out that there was evidence of clumsiness in Herr Hitler's technique in warning France not. to depend on a British victory. In an interview with a Hong-prizes into two or three units, Mr. This showed that Marshal Petain Long Daily Press reporter yester-Brown replied that that was im was not without some power and day, Mr. O. B. Brown, Manager of possible in the case of the present Herr Hitler knew that France the Hongkong Jockey Club, stated Sweep as the prizes are stated at would be a serious opposition to that there will be no limit on the the back of all tickets. Asked him from outside the country number of chances sold in this whether this suggestion could be adopted in future, Mr. Brown re- (Special)
The reason why sales were stop-plied, “I don't know." ped at 700,000 last year was, said Mr. Brown, the inability of the Stamp once to stamp the tickets in time.
LAVAL'S TERMS
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (Renter) M. Lavad's terms to Marshal Pe- tain are understood to be tanta mount to an ultimatum. It is un- derstood in Berlin according to
sweep.
Questioned as to whether it would be possible for the Jockey Continued Page:12 Col. 4 (Club" to divide the three major
Should the predicted vale of 1,200,000 chances materialise the first prize will be, ap- proximately $477,120; second. prike, $138,320;- third prize, $88,100; whilst drawers - of, ponies, whether starters or not, will share $170,400.