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NON-AGGRESSION PACT WITH THE THAILAND DISPUTE MEDIATION
REICH REPORTED TO BE OFFERED
IN HITLER'S MESSAGE TO TURKEY Reply Is With Minefields And ANOTHER
Ever-increasing Vigilance
BELIEVED YUGOSLAVIA NOT CONTEMPLATING
JOINING AXIS IN IMMEDIATE FUTURE · ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM SAJGON, HERR HITLER'S MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OFFERED A NON-AGGRESSION PACT WITH GERMANY~(SPECIAL).
TURKEY IS REPLYING TO HITLER'S NOTE NOT WITH WORDS, BUT WITH MINEFIELDS AND WITH EVER-INCREASING VIGILANCE, STATES A MESSAGE FROM SYDNEY,
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So far only a few German troops are reported to have reached the Turkish bor- der. There are no further reports from Greece, though the Greeks are obviously "un- easy at the news, but German armies are approaching their northern frontier.-. (Special)
THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT YUGOSLAVIA CONTEMPLATES SIGNING THE TRI-PARTITE PACT IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE, STATES A LON- DON MESSAGE.
A Decisive Contribution
To Victory
LONDON, Mar, 7 (Reuteri-Con- viction that North America' was going to make a decisive contribú- tion to victory was expressed by
Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the new
MUSSOLINI TO USE · SPARE TIME
FIREWOOD SHIPMENT EXPECTED
CONFERENCE VIRTUALLY - ENDED
New Borderline
Borderline To Be Demarcated By Commission Says Tokyo
The mediation conference for settlement of the dis- pute between THAILAND and INDO-CHINA has virtually concluded, states a London message.
A Japanese Government spokesman revealed at a Press conference in Tokyo that the new borderline between Thai and Indo-China will be demarcated by a Border Commis- sion, though it is not yet decided in what capacity Japan will join the commission, says Reuter.
"I am expecting another ship- The spokesman gave anjlegates conferred yesterday after- ment of firewood within the next affirmative answer when ask-noon to attempt to dispose of a ten days or so," said R. W. J. ed if all possible causes of few minor details" not yet settled ANDERSON, Stores Controller, Franco-Thai differences were
in the solution of the border dis- when interviewed by a Hongkong eliminated, and hinted at the
pute. Daily Press reporter yesterday.
D.EJ. TALKS
SOLD TO SHOPS ·
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Japan Is Resisting German Pressure
From next month, I will be closing session of the con- With the completion of the pre- Diplomatic evidence which has having shipments arriving at closer ference that when the agree-liminary talks, formal Dutch and reached Australia indicates that Intervals than three weeks as, by ment will be signed and made Japanese negotiations will start JAPAN is resisting GERMAN pres- then, arrangements made will be a public affair with Press re-
next week in Batavia, a Govern-sure and has decided to mark working smoothly."
ment spokesman declared at a time in the PACIFIC, states a presentatives admitted.
press conference today.
message, from Sydney. The stage is set for the signing
CANCEL STANDBY
According to the Washington Asked as to how the last ship-jof the accord solving the five Japanese Consular authorities correspondent of the NEW YORK ment (4,000 tona) was distributed, month old Franco-That" border in Indo-China are reported to be TIMES, Japan wants a clear in- Mr... Anderson stated that the wood dispute following complete likely to cancel the evacuation dication of the progress of the war was sold to 883 shops, scattered all French agreement with the Jap-standby advice "If the mediation in Europe before she consents to over the Colony and included those anese compromise proposal, ob- conference is successfully con-involve herself in trouble in the at Aberdeen and Cheung Chau, attained as the result of a series of cluded.
Pacific. Prince Paul, Regent of 50 cattles to a dollar. Each store three hurried 11-hour conferences A Japanese report from Saigon) This is making Germany ΣΤΟ Yugoslavia, on Thursday re- was, however, only allowed be between Mr. Matsuoka and M. states that the Indo-China Gov-patient, because the Nazis will
Arsene Henry, French Ambassa-ernment ceived. Dr. Matchek and also tween 60 and 70 tonate
are apparently under dearly like to see Japan take an dor it is officially stated. had conversations with the The task of distributing the
instructions of the Vichy Govern-active part in the Pacific in order NOT" EXTENDED “
ment and are taking steps to allay to draw British attention away Prime Minister and Army stock. went on Mr. Anderson, took
It is understood the Franco- anti-Japanese atmosphere. leaders.
Jonly five days to complete.
Thai armistice would not be "o-
The report adds that the "ex- The same message states that cially extended." However, Japan aggerated foreign reports of Thai Admiral Nomura, Japanese Am- is stated to have received French demands have entirely disappear-bassador 1д Washington, has and Thai assurances that their ed from troops would not engage in fur while an evening paper has been gonistic towards Japan, that he the Indo-China press found American feelings so anta-
suspended for 15 days for publish too has been compelled to mark French Thai and Japanese de- ing an anti-Japanese article.
time.—(Special)
"I purposely distributed the wood over as wide an area as I can," on continued the Stores Controller,
· In Belgrade an official
issued
A Rome report quoted in a statement was
Sydney message states that Italy Yugoslavia's attitude towards so as to defeat any attempt that
has a new Minister of Justice. the Balkan situation in view might be made to corner the mar-ther aggressive action.
Signor Benito Mussolini, adds of alarming rumours circulat-ket.".
the message ironically, has de-
cided to use his spare time fromed by foreign sources.
High Commissioner to Canada, the duties Involved in his work as Meanwhile, Turkey's attitude to
SOFT WORDS Berlin and Rome are joining in
Real Motive Of German Operation:
speaking in London at a luncheon. Minister for External Affairs. Hitler's message is one of com MR. STEED ON BALKANS
Referring to "this precious 15- Minister or War and Ruler of plete indifference, land." Mr. MacDonald said: "Lock-Italy, to take up this new post. ed here and guarded by an in- It will be remembered that Italy's mortal generation, the British citi- last Minister of Justice was sent zens are the hopes of all free civi-to the war in Albania-(Special) lised men. At our head under the King is the Prime Minister, the chief constable" of the tower of freedom.
TO ONE MÁN
HEAVY GUNFIRE
IN PACIFIC
"I hope Mr. Churchill will for- According to a Sydney message. give me if I borrow one of his a lighthouse keeper in the Straits phrases to say, that never in the of Magellan, Chile, reports that field of human conflict was so he heard the thunder of heavy much owed by so many to one gunfire.in the Pacific. man'."
There is no confirmation of Referring to the Empire Air this from any other source, but Training scheme" in Canada, Mr.it is possible that British war MacDonald said that ten of thou-ships have caught up with sands of young cadets were now German raider-(Special) exercising "their wings until they.
came flying over like vast migra-
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tion young eagles circling, pouncing: It is reported that the Axis air- upon and killing their wretched lines in South America under pre- Drey,
sent ownership are a threat to the United States, according to a Lon-
a symphony of soft, words with the object of teiling Turkey that she has nothing to fear from the Ger- " man occupation of Bulgaria.
An American commentator stat- ed that the Note was very lengthy.
A Rome broadcast stated that) Turkey would benefit from what Rome calls stabilisation in the Balkans.
But Nazi methods are well. known in Turkey and all precau-
tions continue to be taken.
MASS MOVEMENT
Preparing Way To Possession
Of The Russian Oilfields At Baku
WHAT GERMANY IS DOING IN THE BALKANS IS A STEPPING STONE TO HER DRIVE INTO THE MIDDLE EAST WHICH WILL BE USED FOR THE PAN-GERMAN DOMINATION OF ASIA, AFRICA AND THE WHOLE WORLD," sald MR. H. WICKHAM STEED, the well-known authority on International affairs, when he broadcast from London yesterday on the latest developments in the Balkans.
Mr. Wickham Steed said that it was not certain yet whether Yugoslavia would follow the exam- ple of Bulgária or whether she would resist the attempts being made by Germany to make her cast In her lot with the Axis,
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Slight Air Activity
LONDON, Mar. 7 (Reuter)
from the West,
DR. BENES' "VIEW
Dr. Benes, in a broadcast from London to the Czech people, stated that Britain will take the offensive and Germany will be put on the defensive. "This no dictatorial Power will endure," he added — (Special)
The Free French movement in Australia has reiterated its loyalty and determination to continue with the struggle for the final ibera- tion of France, states 2 London message.-iSpecial)
Mr. B. Campbell, an expert in mass production of wheat, is to visit London shortly, states a Lon- don message. It is known that he has discussed plans with. President. Roosevelt-(Special)
LONDON, Mar. 7 (Reuter)-The march of German troops into Bul- agaria is now assuming the propor-
Mr. Steed regarded as significant "Mr. Steed next commented on tions of a mass movement towards the German statement that in her the Russfan reaction to the Ger the Greek-Bulgarian frontler, stat-military operations in the Balkans mari Invasion of Bulgaria. He. ed the Ankara radio last night. no consideration will be allowed referred to the Moscow statement
A new United States record for All means of conveyance, in-
to interfere with any steps that that it would not support the Bul-
aeronautical exports to the United cluding trains, lorries and she thinks will be necessary to garian Government's action in
Kingdom, African Gold Coast, defeat Britain. "Bö," said buses," are being utilised.
Mr. permitting the entry of. German
Canada and British Malaya, is re- The announcer suggested that Steed, "according to this Britain troops into the country.
'Does that mean," asked Mr..
ported, states a London message, Germany was out to fight Britain is to be defeated in the Balkans!
450 land wherever she found it possible to
more correct explanation Steed, "that the Soviet Govern- Enemy air activity over England The exports included
(planes, eight seaplanes, nine motor. do so and was doubtless seeking was that given in a Turkish broad- ment intends to resist the Ger- last night was slight the weakest point in the British cast which said that Germany was man plan?" Mr. Steed went on An Air Ministry communique less land planes and a vast quan- chain of defence."
going into the Balkans because to declare what he considered was states that at dusk enemy planes tity of equipment, spare parts and
He dropped bombs on a west of Eng-parachutes.—(Special) Rendel, British Minister to
It was added that Mr. George she was afraid to attack Britain Germany's real intention.
Bul- directly. The Turkish broadcaster pointed out that what Germany land town, damaging several garis, would not be leaving Bona added for the beneft of Yugo really wanted to do was to get full bouses and causing a small bombs were dropped elsewhere, for another two or three days.
but very little damage and no slavia that it would be better for control of Russian foodstuffs and number of casualties. ALWAYS BE · READY ・・・ Yugoslavians to die than to be Russian oil For this purpose it In the early hours of darkness. i casualties have been reported.
INCREASE IN WAR don message. A Bil authorising the purchase of the airliries by the BONUS
US.. Government has been intro- LONDON, March 7 (Reuter-duced.-(Special). Non-Industrial civil servants, earn- ing no more than £350 yearly, are Trade Agures for Malaya pub- receiving an increase in war bonus.lished in Singapore, and quoted in Bonuses will vary according to a London message, stated that ex grades from four shillings to 10 pors totalled £11,250,000 and im- shillings weekly, whereas, at pre-ports £8,000,000. Exports to the "sent, the maximum is five shillings, United States totalled. £7,000,000.
Today's News Summary
¿..." HITLER'S MĘĢSAGE to the President of the Turkish Republic is reported to have contained an offer of a non-aggression pact with the Reich. Meanwhile Turkey's attitude to the Note is one of complete indifference and all precautions are being taken. Troops passing through Bulgarla are developing into a mass movement.
THE MEDIATION conference in Tokyo seeking a solution to the dispute between Indo-China and Thalland fa reported to be virtual- ly concluded. The French Ambassador in Tokyo paid three visits to the Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka,
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SPEAKING AT a luncheon in London yesterday, Mr. Mac- Donald, the new United Kingdom High Commissioner to Canada, said that North America would make a decisive contribution to vic-" tory.
"A
ISTANBUL Mar. 7 (Reuter)-enslaved to the Axts."
"The Turks must always be ready to take up arms," says the deputy, M. Yaltched, in the newspaper Yeni Sabah, commenting on what he calls; the "flagrant contradic- tion" between the reported Nazi assurances to Turkey and rapid advance of German troops in Southern Bulgaria.
the
"Germany 1s now Turkey's neighbour and, therefore, the Turks must be ever more vigilant.”
· 28 · L.M.S. MEN KILLED LONDON, Mar. 7. (BWB)-Lord Stamp President of the London Midland Scottish Rallway, mẹn- tloned at the annual meeting to- GENERAL SMUTE, the south African Prime Minister, in a mas day that as a result of enemy ac sage stated that the enemy forces facing Kenya had been shatter.tion, 28 of the company's servanta ed. He rented on the rapid advance made into Italian Somali-have been killed and 278 injured
-On Other- Pages
Page
2 Sunday's softball; Fanling.
golf.
3 Radio programmes; Coming
events.
4 RAF, offensive in every theatre of war; Heroism of Indian soldiers; Nord sailora decorated.
5 Talpo murder trial; Round
the Police Courts.
6% Leading article: · Squander-
mania.
8 Catholic news and notes:
Church services:
9-10 Finance and commerce,
would become necessary for Ger- many to launch a frontal attack on Russia.
In getting control of the Ru- manian oilflelds Germany had placed herself in a position to strike at Russia.
The real motive of the Ger- "man operation in the Balkans, therefore, seems to be to pre- pare a way to obtain pouses- sion of the Russian oilfields at Baku
"Her Hitler is now playing up Ito the position that unlimited
Successful Day's Action By Greek Artillery
· LONDON, Max. 7 (BW8)—A Greek GLILQ. communique, annound- ing a successful day's action in six words "lively artillery activity crowned with success,” is amplified by an Athens bulletin from the Press Ministry."
The communique states: "Greek artillery, firing with great ac- "curacy, sebred positive results against enemy positions. Greek anti- tank artillery déstroyed á tank.
"The Italians claimed to have ali officers being either killed, supplies of oil and other food bombed ang hit port Installations wounded or taken prisoner while supplies will make Germany un- at Mytilene in the Aegean Sea, but the men sufered aliniiarif.), conquerable," said Mr. Steed. “An in reality the Italian aviators
COMMITS SUICIDE attack on the Middle East and dropped their bombs in the Gulf of Much material was taken by the Russia, seems to me, therefore, an Yera, all falling into the sea Greeks. The Commanding Officer integral part of the plan.
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
"An Italian officer prisoner of the Regiment, Colonel Alterl stated that the 53rd Regiment of Bassi, committed suicide.
"I said before that Herr Hitler is the division which took part in the "Another regiment of the same not the only man with brains in fighting har Por Tepelini on diyision suffered extremely hears
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