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GERMAN OF
Post Office in the United Kingdom
HONGKONG, MONDAY MARCH 10, 1941
TROOPS WITHIN
SIGHT
TURKISH OUTPOSTS: LONDON OF REPORT
TAKES SERIOUS VIEW
A SERIOUS VIEW IS BEING TAKEN IN LONDON OF THE REPORT THAT GERMAN TROOPS ARE WITHIN SIGHT OF THE TURKISH OUTPOSTS, STATES A MESSAGE FROM SYDNEY, AND DEVELOPMENTS ARE EXPECT- ED WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
WHILE THE ACTUAL SITUATION IN THE BALKANS IS CONFUSED, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE GERMANS WILL BRING THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO BEAR ON GREECE "IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE OFFICIAL GERMAN- NEWS AGENCY HAS ALREADY BROADCAST THE TERMS OF AN ULTIMATUM TO GREECE.
A broadcast from Ankara stated that the nation's cardinal policy is to preserve its independence! It is felt in Turkey that this policy has been menaced by the taking over by Germany of Rumania and. Bulgarla
Contents Of Nazi Fuehrer's Message To YUGOSLAVS
President Inonu To Be Revealed
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"Turkey will take action at the moment when she can make the most use of
her army and her geographical position," declared the Ankara radio.
The Turkish Parliament is to meet today (Monday) to consider the talks which took place between the Turkish Government and Mr. Anthony Eden and General Sir John Dill. It is also expected that the contents of Herr Hitler's note to the President will be revealed at this meeting.
Ultimatum To Greece
SOFIA, Mar. 9 (Reuter)--A Ger- man ultimatum to Greece can be expected in a week or less. "That was the impression prevalling here yesterday and it is thought likely that Greece would be given 24 hours in which to accede to the demand that
She makes peace with Italy. breaks off relations with Bri- tain, amends her frontiers with Bulgária to the latter's "ad- vantage, cedes bases such as Salonika to Germany and com- pletely demobilises her army.. Some seven, German divisions now taking up positions on the Greek frontier and meanwhile, displacements are taking troop place in Rumania.
are
Two divisions, one fully motoris- ed, have entrained at Vienna for Rumania during the first three days of last week.
In the meantime, great dl- ́ plomatic activity is taking place in Belgrade, states an- other Sydney message which adds that Prince Paul, the Regent of Yugoslavia, has granteds & number of inter- views.
Attitude Of Russia
DISMAYED
GOVERNMENT IN VERY DELICATE POSITION
BELGRADE, MIT. 9 (Reuter Undoubtedly the people of Yugo slavia are dismayed at the successes which Germany's mailed Est”, di- ; plomacy has scored in the Balkans, and the Yugoslav Government is in a very delicate position.
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Lease And Lend Bill Passed
Senate By Big Majority
By Going To White House
For For Formal Signature Of President Roosevelt
THE LEASE AND LEND BILL, WHICH WILL GIVE PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WIDE POWERS TO AID BRITAIN AND HER ALLIES, was passed by the Senate by a big majority after a debate lasting 17 days, states a London message.
The most lively day was Friday when there was an 11-hour session packed full of amendments.
The Bill will now return to the House of Representatives to receive formal ac-
ceptance of the changes made by the Senate after which the Bill will go to the White House today for the signature of Mr. Roosevelt.-(Special)
Arsenal Of Democracy GRANARIES
In a broadcast from London yesterday, MR. CYRIL LAKIN, we) ́- known B.B.C. commentator, said that the passing of the Bill will de- : finitely make the United States the arsenal of democracy. "We do know that when the United States takes action it is united action." he added. "The dietators now know, where America stands."
One American commentator wrote that it was better for the Uni-IN ted States to help Britain to control the Atlantic now than to fight for it with Hitler later."
FIRST ACT
WASHINGTON, Mar. 9 (Reuters NO MORE WEATHER
It is generally assumed 'that
For the past 48 hours, Belgrade President Roosevelt's first act after had been seething with political he has signed the Lease and Lend Politieal circles are not in agree- and diplomatic activity and the B would be to ship considerable a large quantitles of war material. not be- ment on the Russian attitude to Prince Regent received the Balkan situation, stated
2 number of prominent people, in- ing used by the fighting services, The Sydney message also quotes'
to carry the goods, means would be an American report that President message from Salgon yesterday. cluding members of the Yugoslar and if there are not ships enough A statement Jased by the comfound to secure them including Roosevelt has promised to help one point is clear and that is that General Staff
Naz invasion of Bulgaria may be bined Opposition parties on Friday legislation permitting the maritone to charter the 37 Yugoslavia If she keeps outside the Russian disapproval of the Axis.
voices the genuine anxiety of the Commission ometal circles in Belgrade, des-regarded as only a gesture.
Is this gesture a blank che- people over the decision the Gov-Danish vessels in American ports which at present cannot be used cribe this report as ridiculous.
que for Germany, or sparing ernment may finally take.
because of the impossibility of WILL NOT SIGN"..
from private Turkey's feelings, or a blank
securing insurance Meanwhile, responsible cheque for Turkey? asks the Saigon message. Russian broad-still believe that Yugoslavia will insurance companies.
Other reports say that Yugo- slavia will probably enter the Axis as a junior partner in the next few days. and Signor Gayda de- clared yesterday that Yugoslavia has been asked to clarify her posi- on and attitude towards the Axis.
(Speciali
SECRET SESSION OF AUSTRALIAN
PARLIAMENT
cast,
however, appeared
to
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sent to Britain as new ships come quarters here to see old destroyers into service but of this there is no
confirmation....
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REPORTS TO BE MADE PUBLIC-
It was officially announced yesterday that
по future weather reports would be issued to the public from the Royal Observatory in Hong kos p
An announcement to this effect was broadcast from Z. B. W. yesterday,
LAMPSON FETES EDEN, DILL
Mr.
Anthony
ARE FULL
AGRICULTURE'S "PART.
TOTAL DEFENCE OF DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, Mar. (Reuter} -President Roosevelt declared that
agriculture is fully prepared vo play its part in the total defence of democracy.
In a radio address last night in celebration of the anniversary of the United States Administration's. farm programme, the President said:-
"Our
granaries are full, our stores of food, and fibre are ade- quate to meet the needs at home yes, and the needs of our friends in other lands now fighting for their existence-fighting on behalf of all democratic forms of govern- ment and fighting against world. control by the dictatorships.
FARM FRONT
not be asked to sign the Three-
Eden, Foreign "The country is glad that there treat it with great importance. Power Pact and would not do so Mystery still surrounds
Herr it asked, but the likelihood of
sercetary, accompanied by Gen-are no bottlenecks in our agricul eral Sir John Dill, Chief of the tural production. The farm front Hitler's message to Turkey, con- goslavia publicly declaring triend-
and ship for the Axis remains.
What is certain tinues the Salgon message
that Mr.Imperial General Staff, was the is ready for any demand of total The situation can be summed up Roosevelt is anxiously waiting to guest of honour at a dinner given defence." asks in the same way: Has Herr
the British Ambassador', to On the general question of the Hitler threatened Turkey or has under two heads. firstly, the deer help the democracies immediately by
of democracy. President he asked for the maintenance of pro-British sympathy of the people the Bill becomes law.
Egypt,
on future Sir Miles Lampson, Turkish neutrality?
who are fully prepared to fight
Sir Roosevelt emphasised the inescap- AMENDMENT DEFEATED Saturday night. General In reference to Yugoslavia the rather than submit to the German
One of the first, acts of the Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-able nature of the "collective res- The Australian Parilament will meet in Canberra this week, says Saigon message declared that an yoke, and secondly, the very delf-
non-aggression pact between Ger- cate position of the Government in Senate when it resumed the debate Chief of the Middle East, was also ponsibility" of those living in de-
defeat to
the present, states a London message.-mocratic countries. a message "from Sydney. Sitting
amendment prohibiting the trans- (Special). fer of modern naval. vessels and The German Minister in Athers secretly, the House of Representan and Yugoslavia would be the face of Insistent German pres- yesterday
signed on Tuesday.(Special) is reported to have handed a Note tives and Senate will review the
aircraft, except planes under con- to the Greek Prime Minister and
war situation and members will that yet another report "states German troops have crossed the be given details of the recent Greek frontier, states a London rave warnings which were issued by the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. The reports are not confirmed Fadden and other leaders.
message.
NOTE HANDED
and the movement of troops is unofficially denied in Berlin.- (Special)
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PRESERVATION OF LANGUAGE
The Danish Prime Minister, in
A New Zealand defence delega tion is now in Australia, headed by Major-Gen. Duggan who will confer with the chiefs of the Aus- The de- tralian defence forces. legation will discuss questions re- lating to the defence of the two countries-(Special)
stire.
FURTHER GLORY WON BY N.Z. SQUADRON
commerce
Was
struction which could be replaced
within six months.
Some Senators regarded the
amendment
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the Opposition's last major bid to restrict the Pre- sident's powers under the Bil
TURNING POINT
'Further glory has been won by the New Zealand Squadron
"The passing of the Lease and through H. M. S. LEANDER (Capt. E, H. Beyah) which sank an Italian ship of 3.667 tons, which was being used as a
Lend Bill by the United States raider in the Indian Ocean, states a London message.
Senate, as we in Britain see it, 19 the turning point-possibly Eleven officers and 89 men, including Ave wounded, were pick-
turning point-in this war," said a ed up by the Leander and they are now prisoners of war. The Leander, of the Achilles and sank in the Mediterranean through B.B.C. commentator in his broad- Most of the cast from London yesterday on the
Cont'd Page, 7, Col. 5 Britain and Spain have signed Spee, 15 of 7:270 tons with eight crew were saved."
The nationality of the warship "I believe in the pre-an agreement whereby Spain will 6-inch guns and a number of
She also carries is not mentioned but presumably servation of our language, our supply mercury and oranges, in smaller guns,
for wheat and rubber, aircraft. Launched in 1931 the It was Italian, says Reuter, our institu- return King, our flag and
states a London message.-(Special) Leander was transferred to tions," he added-(Special)
a speech in Copenhagen, states a TRADE AGREEMENT Ajax type, victors of the Grar unknown causes,
London message, expressed sym- pathy earners.
the with
Dutch wage]
Today's News Summary
AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT states that German troops have already crossed the Greek frontier and that the German Minister in Athens has presented a Note to the Prime Minister of Greece. That the Greeks will not consider an armistice with the Italians is shown by the fact that another offensive has just been completed with marked success and for the second day in succession over 1,000 pri- Boners were taken.
AN TTALIAN BHIP, described as being used as a commerce raider, was sunk by a cruiser of the New Zealand squadron in the Indian Ocean As a result 11 officers and 89 men are prisoners of war. The cruiser was H.M.S. Leander commanded by Capt. R. H.
Bevan.
AFTER A DEBATE lasting 17 days, the Lease and Lend Bill has been passed by the Senate and is expected to be signed by President Roosevelt at the White House today. The. B gives-Mr. Roosevelt wide powers to ald Britain and her Allies and the help is meant for Britain, Greece and China.
LONDON HAD A HEAVY rald on Saturday night. One bomb fell directly on a restaurant where dancing was in progress. Many dan- cera were caught under the debris" but they were all extricated safely before midnight. Soldiera assisted in the rescue work.
GENERALISSIMO CHIANG Kai-shek has clarified the Chinese- Government's attitude towards the Communist issue in a statement made before the People's Political Council in Chungking.
the
New Zealand Government in 1937.
In the action against the Italian
Lednder sustained no damage or casualties to herself.
ship, which was the Ramb I, the Chinese Shot
FAST SHIP
Dead In New Territories
The Admiralty communique states: "A fast Italian merchant- ship armed with four 4.7 guns a commerce and was acting as raider, has been caught in the
A Chinese, Pun. Ylu was shot Indian Ocean by H. M. S. Leander.
"The Italian ship was Ramb Idead by Indian soldiers at Tsun
of 181 knots speed, and owned by Wan about 11 pm, on Saturday when the deceased, with two others, the Italian Government.
allegedly trespassed in a prohibited area.
"She was flying the Red Ensign when intercepted by the Leander,
"Ramb I was being ordered to The incident occurred at a wol-. stop when she hoisted the Italian fram hill, in Tsun Wan, where colours and opened fire on the several Indians were on duty. They Leander with guns mounted on saw three men walking in a sus- the forecastle and poop.
picious manner. "The Leander at once replied A few shots were fired and the and she had dred five salvoes deceased was hft in the legs. when Ramb I struck her flag."
UNKNOWN CAUSES
He
tried to continue his flight but succumbed.
The body was removed to the
An Italian communique saya: "A warship of medium tonnage mortuary.
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Pages
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2. Colony lawn tennis tourney; Weekend soccer; Barney Stone Shield; Training times.
3 Radio programmes: Coming
events.
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4 Yugoslavia's position; Ger- man morale hard hit; WI- helmshaven heavily raided: Major. defect in Japanese politics; Crossword puzzle. 5 Bank of East Asia meeting: question of Complicated charcoal; Memorial service. 6 Leading article: Soviet
Russia.
8 Japan must withdraw from Axis to improve ties with U. S. A.; Round the Police Courts.
8-10 Finance and commerce.
11 Britain's manpower now fully employed; Extish naval- construction,
ROOSEVELT TO ASK FOR $250 MILLION
We may discharge that respon- albility unwisely" the President (said, "but we cannot escape the
consequences of our choice."
FOOT CRUSHED President Roosevelt is to ask Suffering from a crushed right Congress for £250,000,000 to carry foot as a result of an accident on out the provisions of the Bill as board a ship, Wong Chuen-lol, 34, soon as he has signed it, states a was admitted to Queen Mary Hos- Landon message.-(Special) pital yesterday.
Greeks Take Over 1,000 Prisoners For Second
Day In Succession
The success of the new Greek offensive operations has been com- plete and for the second day in succession a batch of prisoners, numbering over a thousand, have been taken on the Albanian front, states a London message...
The attacks were launched simultaneously - on
various sectors.
In another sector on the central front siniilar success was achieved. In this sector the Greeks advanced and attacked throughout the day. ~(Special)
An indication that the Greeks will not consider an armistice with the Italians is stated to be shown in the fact that they have just completed a successful land offensive,
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A memorial service for the late General Metaxas was held in" Athens yesterday, states a London message—(Special)
OPEN LETTER TO HERR HITLER
A Greek newspaper has addressed an open letter to Herr Hitler' saying:-
Why does Germany want to attack Greece? Hitler may perhaps But the British were not brought into ask, what about the British? Greece by the Greeks. It was the Italians who brought them. How shall we send away those who have fought in the air and have given their life and blood on our Boll
Listen Hitler. In this world certain dishonourable deeds are done but are never done by the Greeks wide pe
.Greece will fight. As Greece has taught the whole world, how to live so she will teach it once again, if need be, how to die.