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"Hongkong Daily Press," July 22, 1941.
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No. 25867
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1941.
INCREASED INTENSITY OF
R.A.F.
OFFENSIVE ON THE RUHR WILL
ACCELERATE TRANSFER OF Terrorists GERMAN INDUSTRIES TO Extremely
THE EASTERN REGIONS Steady Progress Made Towards Daytime Ascendancy
In Skies Of Northern France
Active In Shanghai
SHANGHAL July 21 Reuter)-- Terrorists and unmen were ex- remely active this morning when Luree were snol dead and two wounded in different parts of the foreign areas while in Hongkew the Japanese caught a Chinese hand-grenade which re- wlub a sulted in the closing of all bridges leading toward Hongkew for three
hours.
THE SUSTAINED AND INCREASED INTENSITY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFENSIVE ON THE RUHR WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY ACCELERATE THE TRANS- FER OF THE GERMAN INDUSTRIES TO THE EASTERN REGIONS, AND IN PROPOR- TION AS THAT HAPPENS, THE GERMANS WILL BECOME MORE DEPENDENT SEA TRANSPORT TO BRING WAR MATERIAL TO THE WESTERN THEATRE, SAYS THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, ACCORDING TO A REUTER MESSAGE FROM LONDON.
This adds significance to the recent heavy and successful concentration of B.A.F. attacks on German shipping.
DURING THE WEEK-END, the R.A.F. sank or damaged 55,000 tons of Axis French Concession.
shipping.
DURING THE LAST WEEK, the R.A.F. sank or damaged 44 ships totalling nearly
DURING THE LAST.FOURTEEN DAYS, 70 German ships have been sunk or
a quarter-of-a-million tons.
who was shot dead by a gunman while slighting from his car in the
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GEN. WU REITERATES MAIN AIM OF CHINA'S WAR OF RESISTANCE AGAINST JAPANESE Broadcast To America
"I am very glad to have this opportunity to speak to our American friends again over the radio. I propose to use the few minutes at my disposal to reiterate the main aim of our war of resistance against Japanese aggression," said GENERAL, WU TE-CHEN, Secretary-General of the Kuomintang Headquarters, in a recent
broadcast to America.
"Let me emphasise at the outset that in our fight against Japanese aggression we are not only fighting for our own national existence but also to uphold the cause of Democracy in this part of the world.
"You must remember that issimo Chiang Kai-shek, who has we have been fighting for the since dedicated his life to the sole
realisation of the principles Leader's teachings to an
purpose of bringing the late
of Democracy for over fifty
"These principles
were
realisation.
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of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Duff-Cooper's Mission To
The Far East
Is Welcomed
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuter)---
Among the dead this morning years. For the fundamental ON
was Mr. Wang Teh-chow, a high principles of Democracy, in
GREAT PROGRESS official of the Wang Ching-wel the real sense of the term, National Government in 1927, un- "With the establishment of the regime's Peace Preservation Corps
were advocated by the late der the brilliant leadership of Mr. A. Duff-Cooper's mission to Chiang Kai-shek, the Far East is welcomed on all Dr. Sun Yat-sen, father of Generalissimo the Chinese Republic, as the great progress has been made to sides here, wittes Reuter's Chier
transform the country into a real correspondent in the Far East. only means to re-awaken the democracy and to adapt the peo- It has been felt for some tiine. wounded in an attempt at Sung- before the turn of the last Then Japan, realising that a in the Far East, which is mainly Wang had previously been national spirit of China, even ple to the democratic ways of life, that the Britiali organisation kfang and had come to Shanghat century.
strong democratic China would be attuned to peace-time and purely for treatment,
later a great barrier to her dark am internal matters, needed an over- The gunman Anding his escape crystallised into an important part bitions, suddenly launched a war haut in order to cope with the The Daily Telegraph says; with the Annamite Policemen and as the Three Principles of the without the slightest provocation. tary, political, social and economi..
barred by the Police shot. It out of his great political work known of aggression against this country multiple war-time problems, in- ¡"Cumulative losses of this
magnitude must portend a on the ground fojured,、
the battle endet din both Iving People,
"Now, after four years of herole
grave peril to Germany's sea
The other two killed were a man communications and
her and his wife who were slain by a plans of seaborne invasion," couple of gunmen in the Western LONDON, July 21
(Router) -- ACTING WING-COMMANDER adding, "Still more hearten-areas for as yet an unknown mo- HUGHIE (DWAL EDWARDS, D. F. C., has been awarded the V. C. foring is the RAF's steady pro-tire leading a successful and important air raid on Bremen in broad day-gress towards daytime ascen
dancy in the skies of Nor- JAPANESE CONVOY.
damaged.
AUSTRALIAN PILOT
AWARDED V.C.
light on July 4.
He is an Australian.
The defensive fire was so great and so fierce that every one of The British planes was hit four being destroyed. Despite this, Wing-Commander Edwards carried on and also passed through an extensive balloon barrage, bombing his target with great effect.
Then, with coolness and courage, he withdrew his formation
without further loss and returned home. He had also planned the
rald.
FLOOD THREAT
FROM INDUS
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CONGRESS WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reutery -President Roosevelt's message to Congress on the extension of ser- vice of draftees is of "such para-
LAHORE, July 21 (Reuter-Amount importance" that it is to be flow threat in the Attock district recorded for broadcast, it is all from the Indus, following the nounced from the White House bursting of the glacier dam at last night.
Shanghall on July 16 has been The message is expected to be averted by the vigilance of the sent to Congress about 4 pm. authorities and the timely evacuatoday Greenwich Mean Time tlon or threatened villages, and Mr. Stephen Early, the Pre- no damage to life or property is ident's Private Secretary, stated reported.
that the message would be heard
Shanghali Dam caused the loss of casting...
a few cattle and damage to river-1
thern France."
London,
for
It was through Dr. Sun's untir. restatance, the issue involved his cal which are now so vital to these ing effort and herole struggle to become clear China is today de- porta. put these principles into actual initely recognised as the van ́s UNIFIED POLICY practice that the Manchu Dynasty guard of Democracy in the Far The speedy implementation of a was overthrown and a republican East, fighting for those principles unified policy has been hampered form of government established in which are dear to every American by the necessity to refer the pro- Its place in 1912. But eyll forces, heart-principles so forcibly set blems to different departments in both within and from without, forth in the historic utterances of
example, China, have operated to prevent demo-your late beloved President, Abra- "A convoy of 15 Japanese trans-cratic institutions from taking ham Lincoln, and so ably defend-Japan. Thailand and the Nether MOSCOW, SAYS THE PAPER, Ports, apparently moving south firm root
ed by the genius of President lands Fast Indies problems to HAS NOT BEEN SLOW TO APward from the Pearl River. were
"When Dr. Sun died in 1925 the Roosevelt today.. PRECIATE THE VALUE OF THIS sighted off Lantao Island on Sun- gigantle task of carrying on the "So, it is of paramount impor-Office. Australia to the Dominion* POWERFUL DIVERSION.
day. The convoy included supply struggle fell upon the shoulders tance, not only to us alone but Office, Malaya and Hongkong to alive with RAF. machines yester-
The sky over the Channel was ships.
of his devoted disciple, General also to the rest of mankind, that the Colonial Office and Burma
we should win; for the question and the India Office. whether 450 million people be With the delay of communica allowed to live a free life or peitions, it can readily be appreciated permanently enslaved will have an why the people of the Far East incalculable effect upon the future felt that there is room. tor-more- history of the world.
day morning, some were so high that they were almost invisible, and others were on the roof level. Large formations of bombers, Spitfires and Hurricanes approach- ed from every direction but all. roared out to sea and it is believed
that the R.A.F. was sending a mig breakfast-time raid across the Channel.
BLACK-OUT EXERCISES: DEFECTS MUST
BE REMEDIED TONIGHT
The three-day black-ont exereises began last night and Inquiries One formation of fighters cross-made at A.R.P. Headquarters elicited the information that, according ed the South-east coast, very high to the Director of A.E.P. WING-COMDR, A H. 8. STEELE-PER- apparently in the direction of KINS, the appearance from the ground was good and the public Calais.
was to be congratulated on the effort, made
COLOGNE BEARS BRUNT Cologne bore the brunt of the RAF. attack on Germany on Sun~ day night.
Observations made from the air, however, revealed many de ferts which said the Director of ARP., MUST BE REMEDIED TO¬ NIGHT.
various sections of the Foreign
most important, independently of Londen.
correlation and even hope that SINGLE PURPOSE
local machinery will be establish- "If we should fall in our strug-ed with the authority to make all gle, it would mean the destruction Far Eastern decisions, except the of everything humanity holds dear and precious, That is why we have, with a singleness of pur- pose, concentrated all" our thoughts, all our efforts and all peace in the Far East, there can be our energies in the struggle so no permanent peace in the world; that our cause may ultimately and unless there is permanent prevail That is why we are peace in the world, Democracy can determined to carry our struggle, never rest on a firm foundation." regardless of the sacrifice, to a We have every confidener that victorious Amish in order to the final victory will be ours, and eradicate wars, once and for all, we have no doubt that with greater. American aid our days of "For unless there is permanent triumph will soon arrive,"
The waterfront and fishing vessels response was extremely bad.. An Air Ministry communique issued yesterday states:
For the first time the new many buildings. Specially bad was "Aircraft of the Bomber Com tried out. Fixed to pillars, with messy Road
black-out lamps" were, officially that of a certain bakery in Hen- from the Far East.
pitch darkness.
The political agent in Gligt, throughout the country as if Pre-mand were, again over the Rhine-the lights" deflected against the The most efficient black-out was ↑ states that the bursting of the Bident Roosevelt was in fact, broad land in force last night. Colognes under Verandahs, most of in Thompson Road which was in
was the principal objective and in these lamps were found along a sustained attack, many large fires were started in the industrial Lockhart Road and the side roads, areas of the city.
such as Fleming Street, between "A subsidiary attack was made that road and Hennessy Road on the docks at Rotterdam.
On the whole, the Eastern diş-
alde roads and in the Glight Agency no loss of life is reported so far. Shanghall". Dam consists of two No logs from the flood is reported glaciers meeting across Shangha}}} from frontier districts so far. Valley about 60 miles above Gligit,
Reported Attempt On Mussolini's Life
are
"In spite of the usual opposition triet black-out was most disap-
North Point and Shaukiwan were passable though lights could be seen here and there
from enemy defences, no aircraft 2ointing as lights could be seen in black-out exercises, had long been
was missing from these operations. "It has now been confirmed that our bombers shot down an- other enemy fighter, making two in all during the attack on Ger many on the night of Baturday- Sunday, July 20
"Aircraft of the Fighter Com mand carried out offensive patrola over France during the night and attacked several onemy aero
LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)—The Moscow Badio has broadcast an otherwise unconfirmed report" from the Italo-Swiss frontier that ar attempt on SIGNOR. MUSSOLINI'S life had been måde during his recent visit to the Itálián troops.
The circumstances being only known that two pistol shota dromes
"Aircraft of the Coastal Com kept secret bat. it. is known that were fired by Luigi Roazlo, Royal- two shots were fired from a re- ist belonging to the new Anti-mand had been engaged in their German Opposition Group led by usual extensive patrols over the volver,
sea and trom these, one nirerars The Moscow Radio dates that a Starace and Muti
was missing." report received via Geneva adds FILOFF IN ROME
LILLE ATTACKED
that the attempt was made during Signor Mussolint greeted the Industrial targets in Lille in Bignor Mussolini's recont stay at Bulgarian Prime Minister,M, France were attacked yesterday Ferrara when he reylowed the Filoff, and the Pereign Minister, morning by heavy RAF bombers troops leaving for the Boatern M. Popoff, when they arrived at with a strong fighter sscort, front..
Anstren paste the Italian capital by trate this Reports received show aix enemy Detalla were closely guarded, morning according to the Italiani nighters were destroyed and three
the aloscow Radio, and it is Agency
Brilah fighters are militar,
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W7-Britian aircraft aptive OVER Channel No important change in Eastern front; Germany planning to "saise the Darsteller, UA, börn.
RUSH FOR BULBS Despite the fact that last night's
heralded in the Press, thero Was a last minute rush just before the usual closing shop hour. Inst evening for flashlight batteries and Tilbe
That “war-time" did not zakon profiteering by some unworn- pulous merchants, was trie denced by the fact that the prices of wh dered sa ne
And bulba......
view of the Batteries, or the ordin which at normay times cents for
"V" Day Was Great Success In U.S.
NEW YORK, July 21 (Bouter)-The VP Day was a great success throughout the UNITED STATES where I was given excellent pub- licity by the Press and Radio
* Neveral 10gal-- New York, stationa... broadcast Beethoven's - Arth symphony.
According to Miss Ann McCor, garlan's violence, victims, verboten mick, in the NEW YORK TIMES, and vermin."
the "V" campaign is preparing the... The Bundles for Britain Relief way for Brittan invasion of the Organisation is immediately put continent. ___________Ziting the "V" exmpaign to work 01
It is not a stunt or a mere at behalf of Britai tempt to open a war of nerves,” It will splash the letter through. she writes. "It signifies a longed out the country by means of for moment has arrived to begin posters, stickers, window..........cards wisko, stirring up the uniting captive and lapel buttons which will be coat 15 peoples of Europe in an anti-Hit-sold for Britten relist pirposer
last ler revolt
and Mr Walter Winchell punctuated song has been composed by tro bis nows items in Gunday night's well-known American Wong WriterE with a morse, sign for and will be published by the same In- hla' dofiumn in the publisher that Issued. There'll TORK MIRROR (3öday, hi Always be an England.
The letter "V" will appear on Hand for all bundles of clothing
bances.