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"Hongkong Daily Press," Mar. 11, 1941.
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY: MARCH 11, 1941:
No. 25744
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日整拾月年暨拾寒佰玖仟查英
DRIVE AGAINST GREECE MAY BE BEVIN ON
OF
DELAYED PENDING RESULTS GERMAN DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE
AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA
HITLER MAY STRIKE AT GREECE AT ANY HOUR NOW WITH AN ATTACK THROUGH WESTERN THRACE AND MACEDONIA, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT. HE MAY DELAY HIS DRIVE JUST LONG ENOUGH TO SEE THE RESULTS OF HIS DI- PLOMATIC OFFENSIVE AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA, STATES A MESSAGE FROM SYDNEY. As a matter of fact Yugoslavia is expected to join the Nazi camp and to make an open declaration of friendship with Soviet Russia.
The Greek answer has been to evacuate the population from Thrace and to strengthen her defences along the frontier now threatened by Germany,
Turkey does not regard Bulgaria as a good base to begin a blitz and the opinion is expressed there that German troops will remain in Bulgaria until Yugoslavia has been linked up with the Axis.
,
Open Letter To Hitler
I
Reveals Germany Told
Russia is remaining practi- cally silent and though there are reports that she has con- centrated her troops along the border it is felt that she will not do anything to hinder Herr Hitler though she will do
Greece Not To Mobilise nothing to help him.
Typical Nazi diplomacy is revealed in the full text of the open letter which a Greek newspaper addressed to Herr Hitler, states a London message. Many editions of the paper were sold out and the Jetter electrified the populace,
The letter reveals that when Greece asked Germany for protec-
tion against the impending attack by Italy. THE REICH ADVISED HER NOT TO MOBILISE, Two countries had promised protection, the jetter added, and one was now, attacking and Jek other, Britain, helping Greece.
When the Italian Invasion be- gan, Hitler was in France and must have known what was hap- pening but the German Legation- In Greece stood at bay
The Greeks began to have doubts with the German occupation of Rumania, then Bulgaria and then finally German troups appearing on the Greek frontier. It' appear- ed that the Germans now wanted to invade Greece,
If, in fact, it was an essen- Axis plan tial part of the from the start to altark Greece, surely the invasion would have been made by the Germans and Italians side by side. The letter pointed out that nelther Yugoslavia nor Turkey have any reason for wanting the war to spread.
TRIBUTE TO WORKERS Meanwhile, in Athens, the Greek Prime Minister, in a fighting speech, paid high tribute to the workers who after four months of hard trials had assured him that the spirit of "resistance remained Arm.
They reaffirmed Greek determination never to surrender even one yard of their sacred soil, PAPER SUSPENDED
EXTRAORDINARY STATEMENT BY ADM. DARLAN Admiral Darlan, Deputy Pre mier of Vichy, told American journalista that if the British blockade ot France was con-. tinued he would seek to obtain, permission for armed escorts for ships bringing cargoes to France.
Admiral Darlan made the extraordinary statement that the Germans had shown them- selves more generous than Bri- tain because they had released * certain quantity of wheat which
was ear-marked for Germany to be sent "to occupied France.
It is generally expected that Herr Hitler may also launch a frontal attack on Turkey in order to smash her way through to Iran and Iraq.(Special)
JOINT DECLARATION
NEW YORK. Mar, 10 (Reuter)-
Yugoslavia and Russia are expect- ed to issue a joint declaration of
lendship Simulariorusty with the signature of the Yugoslav-German non-aggression pact, reports the Belgrade correspondent of the NEW | YORK TIMES, quoting circles close! to the Yugoslav Government.
H.E. SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE DUE HERE THIS WEEK
SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE, K.C.M.G., Governor of Hong- kong, is expected to reach the Colony on Thursday or Friday of this week. A
It will probably be impossible to give more than a few hours' notice of the time of landing. but Fir Geoffry has given no- tice that if possible he will be glad to see on Queen's Pier Kealor Naval and Military OfBeers (to be notified), the Judges, members of Excentive and Legislative Council, mem-' hers of the Copealar body and senior Cadet Officers and Heads of Departments. all without wives.
There will be ne guard of honour and at Sir Geoffry's re- quest the dress will be service uniform or lounge" suits.
HOSPITAL
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NEXT SIX CRITICAL MONTHS
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Speaking on the decision to place all British ship-building and re- pairing yards under control of the Admiralty, Mr. Emest Bevin, Min- ister of Labour and National Ser- vice, said that every man associated in shipping must not waste minute in giving all aid to the Navy in the next six critical months, states a London message.
Workers will not be discharged or allowed to abandon their em- ployment without written permis- sion but will be guaranteed. a minimum wage when work is not Available.-(Special)
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Expected To Become Law Tomorrow
Passage Warmly Welcomed
In London Press
IT IS NOW EXPECTED THAT THE LEASE AND LEND BILL WILL BECOME LAW TOMORROW. (WEDNESDAY), STATES A LONDON MESSAGE.
Commenting on the passing of the Lease and Lend Bill, THE TIMES said that it was no partisan vote for the ma- jority included Republicans, who, like Mr. Wendell Willkie, Mr. Henry L. Stimson and Col. Frank Knox, recognise that SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT'S
there is no place for Party issues. The delay in the pass- Reuter adds that the Parliamen- ing of the Bill would not mean any slackening of the sup- tary for the First Lord of the Ad- ply of arms already ordered on a commercial basis. miralty emphasised the importance of shipping developments in an
Most of the papers com- address to a conference of the La- ment that the Bill was given bour Party.
a thoroughly fair hearing in Last year, he said everything de. accordance with the prin- pended on the production of air-ciples of democracy. craft. This year, the problem is based on shipping
The DAILY MAIL, in a leader, Mr. Beyin said the enormous that at last the stream of tanks, headed "Now for the Goods.", says task has been imposed on the Navy guns and aeroplanes to help us to maintain food supplies and war beat Hitler will begin to flow materials.
across the Atlantic.
BUILDING Australia
ON FIRE
During a raid on the London area on Sunday night, a hospital building was set on fire but the The pact with Germany will be fames were soon put out, states a signed to-morrow in Berlin, and
London message., A cinema also the Belgrade-Moscow declaration win be released in Belgrade with caught on fire as the result of in- the news from Berlin, states the sendiary bombs. correspondent,
The declaration, he added, has been held in abeyance for the "proper moment."
Fire fighters in # South coast town dealt promptly with a shower of incendiaries.
Must Be Prepared
For Raids
SYDNEY, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-Aus- tralla must be prepared for air raids.
This was declared by the Acting The Home countles were also Premier, Mr. A. W. Fadden, in a * ETERNAL FRIENDSHIP "
raided but at no point in this area speech here today. BELGRADE, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-was the damage very extensive. It is understood the Yugoslav-Ger- man "non-aggression pact will be signed in Berlin tomorrow.
Australians, he said. must not Bomba were dropped elsewhere allow themselves to fall into the in England and the north-west of belief that it cannot happen here" just because their experience of It is stated the similar Yugo- Scotland.
A single enemy raider trigg tolár raids was confined to what they slavia's existing "eternal friend- ship" agreement with Italy does attack a convey of ships off the read in newspaper.
It was last seen dis-
"Our policy," he said. "is to not involve, any concrete obliga- East coast. un-
appearing into the
be prepared." -(Special)
The London message" stated that it was not difficult to see that the real object of this German gesture was to create a split between Free France and Britain---(Special)
tion.
DEVELOPING PLANS LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reuter) - The week-end has brought further
clouds.-
DRIVEN BY A, A.. FIRE
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ROOSEVELT TO LEND 40 MORE DESTROYERS
The MANCHESTER GUARDIAN President Roosevelt is said to be writes that the lessons of British considering, lending 40 more Ame industrial mobilisation have not rican destroyers and some light. been lost to the United States au- cruisers to Britain, according to a thorities.
i message from Sydney, which adds The DAILY HERALD points to that It is understood that this ac- Britain as the fortress of demo- tion will be taken under the Lease
and Lend BIL
cracy.
The DAILY TELEGRAPH Writes
Britain would also welcome the under "To Finish the Job that use of same of America's high- the huge majority vote was a blow speed of tankers. It is also ex- to Nazlism and Fascism which Axis Dected that America may under- propaganda would find hard to take to repair the damaged units
of the British Navy. counteract.
In Australia the passing of the..
Senate
In Australia, the Attorney Gen- eral, Mr. Hughes, said the passing Lease and Lend Bill by the US. of the Bill would prove defest to Hitler and his fellow-gangsters.
The Berlin Press attacks Pre- sident. Roosevelt who is described as becoming "the hangman of the young nations."--(Special)
DEFENCE CO-ORDINATOR
A London message stated that Mr. A. Harriman is going to Lon- don where he will be the United Mr. Fadden stated it is not yet States defence co-ordinator. The certain whether Australia would re-speeding up of shipments of food ceive a quota of American planes and war material will be his main A single German bomber came and war, materials direct from the job. He will have as his travelling. proof that the Germans are deve over Britain yesterday but was United States following the passage companion Mr. A. Drexel Biddle, loping their Balkan plans entirely driven off by A A. fire, states á of the Lease and Lend Bill. as expected. writes the Times London message,
The machine diplomatic correspondent,
While the soldiers are con- solidating their strength in Bul-
PROMISING TINgaria, German diplomatists are in-
· DISCOVERY IN AUSTRALIA
In Turkey, a newspaper has been temporarily suspended, on a protest lodged by Herr Von Papen, the German Ambassador, for pub lishing anti-Nazi articles written. A most promising discovery of by M. Yatchin. the Turkish De- tin in Australia has been made in New South Wales, states a Sydney The Turks are not unaware of message.
puty.
the menaces that threaten them
but the capital remains calm. ·
The fields have an
last longer.
triguing in each neighbouring countries.
They are trying to flatter and begulle the Turks whose press replies communicated a voice of disdain. They are spreading wild rumours among the Greeks in the hope of shaking their resolution.
Though little is known precisely. | it is apparent they are putting assured pressure on the wary and stoical The working hours in arms fac-future for six years, but they may Yugoslavs, Belgrade is alive with tories have been increased-(Spe-
rumours-that Prince Paul baa elal)
The announcement of the dis-Just seen Herr von Ribbentrop, for |covery resulted in scenes reminis example, or that he is about to HM, trawler Mabine, it is re- cent of the Gold Rush, and more see him, or at any rate a new pact ported in a London message, came than 200 families have already of friendship is to be signed with in contact" with' a Heinkel il and pegged their claims in the area.
Germany. when last seen the enemy plane At present these prospectors are was on fire and diving out of con-living in tents or gleeping in their trol towards the sea.(Special)
Today's
די
imotor cars.(Special)
News Summary
IT IS POSSIBLE that Hitler may delay his drive against Greece Just long enough to see the results of his diplomatic offensive against Yugoslavia. The open letter to Hitler now reveals that when Greece asked Germany for protection against the pending. Italian invasión, Greece was advised not to mobilise,
TWO ONE-TIME MEMBERS of Mussolini's Cabinet are reported to be among the casualties in the Tepelini area, The Greek offen- sive is continuing successfully and during the week-end over two thousand more prisoners were taken
WARM APPROVAL OF the passing of the Lease and Lend Bill by the United States Senate is expressed in the London newspapers. It is expected that the BIII will become law tomorrow.
A HOSPITAL and A cinema were hit in the London area during enemy air activity on Sunday night.
„WATCHING CAREFULLY
It is only sure the news proves that the Yugoslav Government is watching all developments care- fully, They are quietly calling men to the colours; a precaution that does not prove action non- committal
was believed to have been hit.
U.S. Ambassador to the Belgian The Government, he added. had Government in London and former Ino definite advice on the subject. Ambassador to Paland-(Special)
Tribute Paid To Magnificent Part Indian Troops Played In Destroying Italian Aggression In North Africa
NEW DELHI, Mar. 10 (Beuter)-The Commander-in-Chief, speaking in the Council of State, per- sonally paid tribute to the magnificent part the Indian troops played in destroying Italian aggression in North Africa. ·
Troops from India have shows and continue to show a quality of training and fighting spirit second to none. For months, the troops had to fill a role involving a waiting defensive and facing enemy immensely superior numbers then possessed of overwhelming superiority in the air.
In conditions far from Inspiring, the troops never flagged in zeal and trained day after day with remarkable will and cheerfulness.
Heroism Of Canadian Nurse
KNEW BUSINESS
The result is already history. and around Bidi Barrant waiting When the time came, General to launch an attack. Wavell
was able, despite the -numerical superiority of the enemy, to take the initiative with Suddenly in one of the most "confidence and turn defence to careful planned battles ever, they
attack.
found themselves overwhelmed in The North African campaign will less than 48 hours, was a surprise go down in history as one of the achieved which is the main factor greatest
in victory, and the surprise could of thé disarmies of the Commonwealth and only be gained and exploited by but Tuzo played by a Canadian nurse, Miss the British and Indian troops had troops who knew their business slavis, it says, will be true to her Helen Stevens, states a London the honour of dealing the initial down, to the last man. policy of preserving peace for message. herself and taking no part in the
blow in shattering, the Italian, After a short well-earned rest, | wars of others,
It is reported that in spite of the threat to Egypt.
many units from India, who played CAVALRY INTERNED
The correspondent adds the in fluential newspaper, POLITIKA,
admits the situation is exceptional Great and uncomfortable.
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fact that No. 1 Canadian hospital When the troops made a swift so decisive a part in Bidi Barrani, BELGRADE, Mar. 10 (Reuter) was hit by a bomb, Miss Stevens sweep forward from Mersa Matruh were rapidly transferred south- Two regiments of Bulgar cavalry continued to attend to the wound-in the early days of December, the wards where their experience on are reported to have crossed theed which included many Cana-Italian morale in North Africa was the north-west frontier of India Yugoslav boundary and interned, dians who were on week-end leave unshaken. Marshal Graziani's for- was of special value. according to unconfirmed reports, in the hospital-(Special)
ward troops encamped a force in Cont'd Page. 7, Col. 5
is re garded as one of the major events of the war. Mr. A. W. Fadden. Acting Prime Minister Australia,
of
Was
said yesterday that It great news for democracy everywhere. It ghowed a de- gree of co- operation which was disquiet- Herr
MR. FADDEN ing to Hitler. and it was heartening to Britain and her, allies,
A Sydney message quoted startling report from America that Axis agents had planned to unleash an extensive pro- gramme of sabotage throngk- out the United States as soon as President Roosevelt signs... the Bill in an effort to prevent any goods leaving the country. -(Special)
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3 Radio programmes; Coming
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4 U. 6. may be placed on emergency basis; Unity of democracies urged by Mme. Chiang; Appeal for women for war work
Funeral; H. K. water sup- plles; Death sentences com- muted
.6. Leading article: The Ar-
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8 Round the Police Courts;
"Police Reserve orders. 9-10 Finance and commerce,