HONGKONG DAİLY PRESS
LIFELINE STRETCHING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC WILL BE KEPT OPEN
"We know how that the lifeline stretching across the Atlantic will be kept open and in that thought les comfort and strength." sald MR. CYRIL LAKIN, Assistant Editör af the London Sunday Times, when he broadcast from Daventry on Wednesday deputis- ing for Sir Frederick Whyte, the usual weekly commentator, in the series "London Newsletter."
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Mr Lakin, who is the well-navy by a mach geater proportion known authority and commentator than the loss of the Hood to the on international Effairs, confined | British navy. his comments" to two toples-the dramatic naval battle of the Atlantic and President Roosevelt's broadcast.
"We have just listened to one of the most significant speeches of the war said Mr. Lakin. "That
may seem rather a rash generalla ation, as it is a struggle in which crisis has followed upon crisis, but It would have been justified even If nothing as important had hap- pened in the past seven days by President Roosevelt's proclamation last night of an unlimited nation al emergency"
Mr. Lakin said that it was new less than 24 hours since Mr. Roosevelt had spoken but that it would take many hours and days before the full implications of his speech were realised.
SEA POWER STRESSED "If you have listened to his broadcast you will have been im- pressed by the way in which the President stressed the importance of sea power." said Mr. Lakin. "He said, that the Axis Powers wil never attain their dream of world domination unless they get control
BATTLES COMPARED
Mr. Lakin compared naval bat- tles in the last war to naval ópers- Tons in the present hästilltles. The! sinking of the Bismarck had shown that a battleship of her. type could be hunted down and
destroyed in four days whereas in the last war such an action would
have taken four weeks,
"What is it that makes this pos- sible?" continued Mr. Lakin. The answer is air power. In conditions of the previous war the Bismarck T would have been able to slip away to safety. As it was. our alrcraft had been the first to give warning! of her leaving the harbour of Bergen.
"Then, again, the Bismarck would have escaped to the port of Brest It had not been for our
CABLE
SCHMELING Heavy Fighting In All
KILLED
LONDON, May 29 (Reuter)--- MAX SCHMELING, the former boxing champion, is reported to have been killed in Crete.
Chinese War Relief Fund
Hollywood Stars Aid
air-scouts. Even when badly crip In Radio Campaign
pled she still had a chance of escaping, although our ships were closing in on her from all sides. tral Three famous American film
WASHINGTON, May 29 Cen-
"Once again. air-power gave the stars participated in, a unique na- decisive stroke when torpedo-car-don-wide radiol programme an ying planes from the Ark Ropal Tuesday night making a joint ap- so damaged the Bismarck's rudder peal on behalf of the United China
ships our
were able to Relief Campaign. The programme
I that
of the seas. All his words were overtake her and deni her the final was broadcast over the Columbia
a battleship, but by the
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fore President Roosevelt's fireside
tied up with the freedom of the blow. That blow was given, not by Broadcast System 15 minutes be- seas. They underlined every word that President Roosevelt spoke. I should ke, therefore, to draw your attention to one or
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ANOTHER LESSON
aspects of these sea operations." Mr. Lakin next turned from the Mr. Lakin then went on to de- Battle of the Atlantic to the Bat- scribe the recent events in thee of the Eastern Mediterranean, Battle of the Atlantic. He said that where, he said, another lesson was the Arst stage was the toss of being learned in the value of al- H.M.S. Hood and the climax was power and sea-power... the sinking of the Bismarck. Fur
"As more details come through a brief moment the Germans had of the Battle of Crete we see more achieved a great naval victory and clearly that the German onslaught It would be unwise to try and un- bad only been made possible by derrate their success or to pretend her great strength in the air in
Germany that the loss of the Hood and the that region.
has to loss of her officers and men was thank her, air superiority for the not a calamity."The people should, successes which she had gained. however, remind themselves of the If not for this air superiority the fact that Lord Chatfield had told Battle of Crete would have been them that the Hood was destroyed over by now. because she had to fight a ship which was 22 years more modern than herself.
The loss of the Bismarck, how ever, bad weakened "the German
JAPAN-N.E.I. TALKS
"But the issue still hangs in the balance. Thanks to our seapower; we have been able to send supplies Crete. Mr. to our garrison in Churchill's pledge that Crete would be defended to the death is being fulfilled by General Freyberg's forces, and whatever the issue, the losses inflicted on Herr Hitler's highly-trained shock-troops will have a great" effect on operations in the East. These Nazi losses are more vital to Germany than our losses of two cruisers and four
chat.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek's letter
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Parts Of Shansi
CHUNGKING. May 29 (Reuter)-Heavy fighting is in progress in
all parts of Shansi, as Chinese forces launched simultaneous attacks.
on the Japanese lines of communications, according to Chinese des- patches from the front,
In West Sharist, a Chinese column is said tu Je attacking Hsiaoyi to the south-west of Taiyuanfu. The Tungpu rallway is reported to be cut at five points. Chinese forces in the Taibangshan, mountains in East Shansi are stat- ed to be attacking the Chingchen highway, demolishing nine impor- tant: bridges.
NAZI ADVANCE
HALTED
LONDON, May 29 (Reuter)- British troops on Tuesday after- noon halted an attempted German advance along a line two miles cust of Sollum ronning 30 miles south- ward to the desert.
At the same time, Chinese forces in North Honan are reported to be attacking Chinsien and Tangying
The Germans yesterday did not on the Pelping-Hankow rallway, attempt to push on. while south east of Shansi, Chinese German casualties are believed troops on the north bank of the to be several times greater than Sin River are said to be attacking the British. Japanese positions northwest of Kaoping, also east of the Stä River. Fighting is also stated to be progressing in
the vicinity Chiyuan and Yangchen.
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The TAKUNGPAO this morning requested the Chinese National Military Council to clarify the post- tion of the 18th Group Army
(Chinese Communist troops and
whether they were actually parti-
cipating in the Shanst operations.
RE-EXPORT
OF AMERICAN GOODS FROM PHILIPPINES
SHANGHAI, May 29 (Reuter)
ENEMY'S IDEA J Commenting on the operations at Sollum, Maj. Allen Murray, in a broadcast from London last night, said: "The Idea of the enemy is to embarrass us as much as possible in the Western Desert while we are so deeply engaged in Crete.”
N.Z. FINANCE SURPLUS
“WELLINGTON, May 29 (Reuter)} Despite the war, New Zealand is able to close the financial year with 6 satisfactory surplus, declared the Finance Minister, Mr. Nash.
Pubile accounts for the year end. ed March 31 show a surplus of £1,728,000 compared with the budget estimate of £46,000.
Revenue totalled £40,438,000. and expenditure 238.712,000,
Mr. Nash said that revenue was more bubyant than expected and taxation receipts greatly ex- ceeded expectations,
JAPAN AND AXIS.
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of greetings to the American chilRegulations against the re-export of dren who are helping to raise the American goods from the Philip Chinese War Relief Fund was read pines to foreign countries bave over the air by Claudette Colbert. been tightened up by a new ruling Tyrone Power, who was master of which requires applications for ceremonies, appealed to the Amerl-new export licences before such re- cans for ald to China. He intro-exports can legally be made, accord- duced Shirley Temple who extend-ing to
an American Consulate. ed greetings to the Chinese chil-General announcement. dren on behalf pi the American The new applications must be children.
presented to the United States De- HALL JOHNSON CHOIR
partment of State and must name Minister The programme also featured the proposed countries of ultimate Reuter.
EXTRA EDITIONS the famous Hall Johnson negro destination. Unless such applica-
granted re-export σε CHUNGKING, May 29 Reuter) choir which sang the Chinese ¡tions are marching song Cheelal!" (Arisel) American goods from the Philip--President Roosevelt's broadcast Chinese children representatives nines would constitute a violation was splashed in all Chinese papers called on the American stars at the of the Export Control Act and some of which were even publish- station expressing Regulations, the announcemented in extra editions yesterday broadcasting thanks for aiding the United China adds. Rellet Campaign.
THREE ARMED ROBBERIES
Daring Hold-up Aboard Bus
"CRITICAL" STAGE destroyers.
"The point is that when we are TOKYO, May 29 (Reuter)The Batavia talks between Japan and a strong in the air as in the sea
One armed robbery In Sham- the Netherlands East Indies are it will be a grim outlook. indeed, shulpo district and two in the New reported to have reached a "mos: for the Axis" declared Mr. Lakin Territories were reported to thei critical" stage, according to Jap-"And this brings me back to Pre-Police yesterday, as well as anese sources and no reply has sident Roosevelt's declaration.
BUILT IN AMERICA
been received since the Japanese Government requested the Dutch "It will be remembered that the Minister 10 days ago to expedite Bismarck was found by a flying- the parleys.
boat-a Catalina aircraft which
It is believed that the "N.E.1. are taking an anti-Japanese attitude as the international situation is
war production in the States.
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armed robbery on a junk in Chi-i. nese waters. ・ "
TOY PISTOL
Four men, one armed with a re-
of New Zealand told.
afternoon-a rare occurrence..
The new ruling is "believed to All carried leading articles this have been specially designed against morning unanimously welcoming the ruse whereby goods exported President Roosevelt's firm deter- from the United States to the mination to support the demo- Philippines are re-shipped from the cracies in their struggle against
latter point to Russia and thence aggression. to Germany.
Talented Children Entertain
Mothers, who attended the
Mothers' Day Celebration held in
view men.
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General Chan Cheng On Hupeh Administration
ENSHIH, Hopeh Province-The primary duty of the provin- cial administration of Hupek is the enforcement of, the new dis trlet autonomy system in every HSIEN of the province, declared „General Chen Cheng, governor and concurrently Commander-in-
Chief of the central Hupeh and western Hanau war areas.
TOKYO, May 29 (Reuter-"I do not like to comment on Pre- sident Roosevelt's fireside chat nog! do I see ang necessity to do 30,”! sald the Foreign Minister, Mr. Despite the spread of the war to van zoutes between Hupeh and Matsuoka," this afternoon, when central Hupeh, it is possible to in-, neighbouring provincë. replying to a question in an inter- staly the new administrative sys- The new district autonomy sys
with Japanese newspaper- tem in all counties of the province, tem was introduced in Enshil in
except # few under .complete September, 1940-(CLC.). enemy occupation, added the the governor. Although half of
become war or penetrated areas, most of their local governmenta continue to function, in the country or in The Directors will recommend neighbouring districts. the following allocation of profits
The period for the complete ex
PEAK TRAMWAYS 81 hier in Hupch have
COMPANY
The first of these occurred about D.m. near Tai Ling Gap, when the Little Flower Club yesterday. a farmer his way to Talpo Tin were delighted to see their talented was bullt for Britain in an Amer!-held up by two armed men, both programme.
village from Uty Long Market was children present an entertaining can factory...
Every child brought a present in for the year ended April 30, 1941, forcement of the district autonomy What the President has to say having revolvers, and robbed of a
token
of their love for their at the forthcoming Annual Meet-system has been shortened to two seeemingly turning in favour of now means the strengthening of Sum of $30.
ing of Shareholders: mothers.
years beginning 1941. The system Pay a dividend of 5 per cent. on is gaining headway in Enshih and An interesting talk on "Mothers' 25,000 shares Fully Paid up, $12,-Yunhaten. Efforts are being made "The President now has powers volver, another with a dagger, and Day" was given by Rev. Fr. H. de 500; Pay a dividend of 5 per cent. to introduce it in every county so to take over industrial plants to the third with what appeared to
on 50,000 shares $5 Paid up, $12,- that by the end of 1942 Hupeh suspend the laws governing work-be a toy pistol, held up and robbed
Those who participated in the 500; And carry forward, $22,251.14. Province will have a brand new ing hours, to take over all forms a man named Cheung Hing-yuen, successful programme, were: Total: $47,251.14.
form of local government based on of transport and to use all sources assistant manager of the Gall-Misses Sylvia and Letty Remedica,
the Three People's Principles. ct power in the production of fornia
Fernandes, Francisca Establishment of No. 8. Dolores munitions and also to requisition Wing Hing Street, in Yee Kuk Xavier,
Fernandinha Rodrigues, any ship..
Shamshuipo, about 5.20 Alice Osmund, Helen Ozorio, Betty "These are only a few of the pm. Money was taken to a total defonso, Angelina Lima. Belinda
Britain and the United States."
Japanese quarters fear that the situation.. will take a serious turn unless the NE.I. reconsider their attitude to Japari:
EMPIRE $ POOL
CANBERRA, May 29 (Reuter)-
powers now vested in the Presl- dent. Those affecting finance and
Street.
aum of about $300,
ON BOARD BUS
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Angelis.
NAZI FREIGHTER INTERCEPTED
LONDON, May 29 (Reuter)
"EDUCATION YEAR" Almost as important as the en- forcement of the new administra- tive systém is the educational re- construction of Hupeh, continued
CHESS RESULTS
Two games in the Colony Junior Chess Championship Tournament were completed last night, A. Y. Birtukoff winning from A. Morton and To Yu-lau from J. H. d'Al- meida.
DRIFTING MINE
A drifting miné has been re- ported north of Tung Kwo Island and another.south-east of Black Point, states a Harbour Office notice to mariners.
OOTACAMUND, May 29 (Reater)
Xavier, Ritta Marques and 20 The Admiralty announced that Governor Chen. The year 1841-As a result of the rainy weather,
mitilla Souza and Masters Filo- All persons resident in Australia every other aspect of defence are and owning United States dollar no less far-reaching. I stressed the
meno Baptista, Norman Lewis and Three men who had boarded Bus hits brother, Rene Peres and Jerry funds and currency of any form in industrial side of the proclamation. No. 739, travelling between Sha- Ozorio, "Australls or overseas, are required because it is a crucial point in taukok and Fanling, held up and to sell them to the Commonwealth bullding up our air strength. under an order gazetted today.
robbed some 17 other passengers "We expected his broadcast to about 6.50 p.m. yesterday. About The Federal Treasurer, Mr. A. be strong and purposeful, bat few $400 in money and jewellery was W. Fadden, "estimates the pro- could have anticipated the vigour stolen. ceeds at $1,500,000, mostly balances of last night's declaration." con- held by Australians in the United | tinued Mr. Lakin. "Already the States. balances totaling $1,300,000 have Press show that the lead he has junk near Shan Mei
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JUNK ROBBERY
FRENCH POLICE
"‚LONDON," - May 29 (Reuter)- According to reports which have
British warship has intercepted the German freighter LECH of 3,200 tons, while on her way from a South American port to a port in Coccupied France.
WEDDING AT REGISTRY
At the Registry, Supreme Court,
has been chosen as Education there has been a dislocation of Year." New Hupeh has started on railway services in Malabar The completely new form of educa- railway between Shoranur and, tion whereby students are trained Calicat is damaged in several only to the extent they are need-places and trains derailed ed by society. Because some re- either side. The monsoon this gions of the province are barren, year 'started earlier in Malabar an agricultural college has been
or
set up whose graduates will help
BUENOS AIRES, May 29 (Reu develop farming.
Because of an acute, shortage of ter)-A group of 10 depoties 1s
Already funds and first comments by the American A robbery committed by a pirate been appearing recently in the yesterday Miss Ng Wat-wan, of No.
Creek in French Press, Admiral Darlan 15 52 High Street, first floor, was teachers in primary and middle requested by the Minister of In- been yoluntarily surrendered. given is not too bold for his coun- Chinese waters, close to Hongkong now busy, reorganising and
remarried to Mr. Hui Ching, mer schools, a teachers' college will em terior to be present at the Con- The Government has decided to trymen to accept. The New York waters, was reported to the police equipping the French Police force, chant, of No. 282, Portland Street, phasize social, rural, musical and Breas session on June 4 to testify acquire Canadian dollar
credits papers described his speech as a yesterday as having occurred about which he says will, when his held by Australians
Mr. J. Reynolds, Deputy as physical education. From college in connexion with the activities in erther, masterful policy and predict that noon on Tuesday. The junk, a measures have been completed, gistrar, officiated at the ceremony students' expenses, including til- and measures the police bave down to primary school, all of the Transocean News Agency currency notes or bank drafts and action will follow."
|Hongkong-registered craft, No. equal or be superior to any Police the, control of sale, loan or mcrt- In conclusion, Mr. Lakin said 2786 was sailing from Un Long force in the world.
tion, board and uniforms, are paid taken to counteract Nazi pro gaging Australian security and land that there were other events which to Sha Tau, with a cargo. of 20.
VICHY, May 20 (Reuter)-It by the provincial government. paganda. owned outside the sterling area have taken place during the week, bags of cotton yarn. Cargo,, etc. The Police will, according to alleged that British planes attack-
In economic reconstruction, the to anyone outside the sterling such as the progress of the war was stoler to a total value of these reports, be equipped with led the Tunisian pors of Sfax, when provincial government stresses
| in Africa, which were no less im- $1,050,
light cars, radio, telephones, tear-an Italian cargo-ship they had hydraulic engineering, farm irriga- Miss I. Hassler, of the War Transters are illegal without a portant but, which had to be pass Bus tickets Nos. 4249-4299 (5 gas apparatus, new methods of damaged took refuge in the port. tion, reforestation, and, above all, Memorial Hospital, has reported Commonwealth bank's permission. ed over because of the greater cents), Nos. 5286-5399 (10 cents) circulating particulars of persons. Another Italian cargo-ship was intensive modern farming to the loss of a gold wrist watch, The object is to strengthen the importance of President Rouse and Nos. 2944-2999 (20 cents) were and machinery for rapid printing attacked and damaged outside crease food crops. Attention 18 valued at $160, in the Parisian-
velt's proclamation.. Empire dollar pool.
also taken.
of Identification slips.
the port.
"given to the improvement of cara-Grill on Sunday night.
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