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No. 25890
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1941.
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PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
Unpopular ALLIED FORCES ADVANCE With INTO IRAN TRANSFORMED INTO PEACEFUL OCCUPATION: “CEASE FIRE” ORDER GIVEN
Certain Sections
ELECTED IN 1939
FADDEN TO LEAD
GOVERNMENT
THE BRITISH AND RUSSIAN ADVANCE INTO IRAN HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A PEACEFUL OCCUPATION AS A RESULT OF THE "CEASE FIRE" ORDER GIVEN BY THE NEW PRIME MINISTER.
It is pointed out that the new Government is following the policy of the Shah to avoid bloodshed, says Reater Bulletin.
Britain i and Bussla had quarrei with the Iranian
En London. the news was warmly welcomed since from the outset made it clear that they had no Lerritoria} aspirations in Iran and no people.
Heaviest
The Right Hon. Rob Attack On
ert Gordon Menzies,|
F.C., K.C., M.P., LL. Mannheim M., has resigned his LONDON. Aug. 28 Reuter)The position as Prime Mannheim last
RAF made its heaviest attack on night when the
city's industrial centres were born
Minister of Australia ed
Other targets include the docks
and Leader of the at Ostend and Dunkirk. United Australia, No British aircraft was lost in Party.
The amouncement
these operations,
OVER EAST COAST
Comment from Germany, which only a few days ago was compli- Inenting the Iranians on their re sisting the British and Soviet ad- vance, now declares that the new Government's decision shows lack of foresight.
A new Iranian Cabinet has been Ігал
formed, according to the
Radlo, guys Reuter,
The new Prime Minister
given orders that resistance to the British and Russian military opera- tions is to cease.
ALL IS QUIET
A Bimla communique states that In the southern area of operations.
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RESIGNS
VOTE OF NON-CONFIDENCE - IN
EVACUATION REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE PASSED AT CAPACITY MEETING LASTING THREE HOURS: FIFTEEN DIVORCES ARE PENDING
A VOTE OF NON-CONFIDENCE IN THE EVACUATION REPRESENTATION COM- MITTEE, proposed by MR. L. A. GIBSON, and seconded by MR. MAIN, was carried by a majority of 126 to 86 votes at a three-hour public meeting of the Committee held at the Rose Room, Peninsula Hotel, last evening.
MR. C. E. TERRY, Acting Chairman, presided and other members of the Committee on the dais were MESSRS. A. C. JEFFREYS, W. V. TAYLOR, J. F. MACGREGOR, J. SHEPHERD, S. SIMPSON and F. F. DUCKWORTH,"
The Rose Room was filled to capacity when the meeting was declared open by Mr. Terry who referred to a letter written by Mr. Taylor and published in the S.C.M. POST on Aug. 20.
IN THIS LETTER MR., convene the meeting, concluded, sign at the back of the dais. Mr. TAYLOR ALLEGED THAT the Chairinan.
Taylor reminded his listeners, that THE MEMBERS OF
Mr. McKie said that on reading the sign, stood for victory, and not THE
Mr. Taylor's letter in the S.C.M.vietimisation. He said that, he was COMMITTEE HAD BEEN
Post of Aug 20 he immediately not afraid to ADOPTING A DICTATORIAL conferred
face the large with other registered gathering and that he wanted
to end.
LONDON, Aug. 28 \iteuter)-It is has stated that M.. Pierre Laval's con-
dftion is more serious than at first ATTITUDE AND HE ACCUS members and obtained 30 signa- the farce, which had been car- reported.
ED THEM OF BAD FAITH. tures to a letter which he ad-ried on for the past 14 months, One bullet is lodged about an This letter, said the speaker, dressed to the Committec. inch from his heart and cannot be followed immediately on one
DOES NOT AGREE
He was, continued Mr. Taylor, extracted.
he received the previous day In asking Mr. Taylor to address willing to bear with Government Two eminent German surgeons
from Mr. Taylor in which he the meeting, Mr. Terry sald he in the matter of shipping. The tendered his resignation as to the allegations which he made were reasonable men They were
would like him to confine himself Committee, and those presen Secretary of the Committee the pubile letter, to wrach Mr. forbearing BUT THE FARCE
The speaker went on to refute Taylor retorted, "I do not agree
MUST STOP, I am not He had been fighting a lone The bullet which lodged in nilor, and asserted that what he, to be hide-bound by any mem-battle-fighting for the return of his wife and children and for the wives and families of all those present. Two months ago, sald Mr., Taylor, he received the sup- port of some gentlemen who
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are reported to have arrived from the mopping up has been com-Germany to get the French doc LONDON. Aug 28 (Reuter)pleted at Khurramshahr and all tors in attending to him. "During the night, a small number is quiet at Abadan where the of enemy aircraft flew over the?
An earlier report stated that M.
British arrival.
tory as possible. British gunboats are moving up
"Bombs were dropped at a few up to Ahwaz, about 120 mlies from
Bandarshahpur.
was made in Canberry East coast of England," says an populace appeared to welcome the Laval's condition was as satisfacthe allegations made by Mr. Tay- with that, gentlement.
Air Ministry and Ministry of Home
¡ing.
late last night, says Security communique this morn- the Karun River which is navigable arm was extracted. a Reuter Bulletin
message.
and the Committee, had done had ber." been done in all good faith and in
the accordance with
mandate
points, but no damage or casual-į subjects at Bandarmashur, about-ceeded to her husband's bedside at granted them at the general meet-
ties have been reported.
"One enemy bomber was troyed during the night of
MR. ARTHUR W. FADDEN, THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER, 26 27."
AUSTRALIAN MINISTER
M. Laval telephoned personally As the British to his wife, after which she pro- des- eight miles north-east of Bandar- Versailles. Aug.shahpur, are being threatened with
TO
GO TO LONDON SHORTLY
CANBERRA, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-The Australian Government has decided to send a Minister to London other than the Prime Minis
ter.
danger, further detachments- have been landed at Bandarshahpur,
ing held in 1940,
After the receipt of Mr. Taylor's. DEEP UNREST
letter, to which he (Mr. Terry) re- The attack on M. Laval is replied the same day as he received garded by some American news- In the northern area, a southern papers as striking proof of deep Taylor having written to the Press 1t, he expressed surprise at Mr. column operating from Khaniquin unrest in Fratice and possibly in- and suggested that a general meet- advanced yesterday from Gilan dicating the recreation of Frenching be held in order that Mr. through the mountainous country spirit. along a single narrow road to
Taylor might state his points and The NEW YORK TIMES says: Shahabad (Imperial agricultural "It is natural that M. Laval should substantiate the charges he made
Cont'd Page 7, Col. 1
against the Committee. rising French resentment against Two other letters, one signed by his betrayal of France for colla 32 registered members and, the boration with Germany."
other by eight registered mem- received anggesting The NEW YORK ARALD-TRI-bers, were BUNE says. The attack must be that a general meeting be called accepted as a new indication that immediately.
Mr. Taylor, as Secretary, was communicated with and asked to content is seething."
Parliament adjourned today after the Labour Party had decided INTERFERENCE
not to move the censure motion against Mr. Menzies' Government, until Parliament reassembles for the Budget debate on Sept. 17.
HAS BEEN ASKED TO THE GOVERNMENT.
LEAD WEAKEST SPOT IN
JAPAN'S DEFENCE
The announcement cane at the close of a Parliamentary session
IN S. AFRICAN POLITICAL FIELD
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 28 (Reu- CHUNGKING, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-ter)-Dr. Matan, leader of the Re- and was followed by a joint mest-Welcoming the American military united Nationalist Party has ad- ing of the two Parties at Govern-mission to China, the influential dressed a demand to the leaders Chinese daily TAKUNGPAO this of the "Ox-Wagon Guard." an morning declared: "Since the anti-war organisation, that they
ment House.
Mr. Fadden entered politics in weakest spot in Japan's defence is cease their interference in the. 1926 but until recently had held her air arm, it is worth while for political field. no Ministerial appointment.
He the High Commands of Britain, the
have been the first victim of the
beneath the surface, French dis-
ENTIRE NATIONALISATION OF MEDICAL PROFESSION
evitable as the result of a protracted war.
BRISBANE, Aug, 28 (Reuter)—A gradual decline of private me- The Ox-Wagon Guard, a semi-dical practice with the entire nationalisation of the medical pro- was acting Prime Minister during United States, Russia and China to military organisation, has hitherto fession in Australia is forecast by SIE RAPHAEL WEST CILENTO, Mr. Menzies visit to London. discuss the possibility of concen-been linked with the Republican M. D. B, S., D. T, M, and B.
Mr. Menzies, who is 46, was trating 2,000 to 3,000 aircraft in and anti-war campaign of the Na- He added that group practice under state control would be in- elected Leader of the United Aus-the Western Pacific.
tionalist Párty, tralia Party in 1939 when he be-
"Buch concentration of air Dr. Malan's demand is consider- The nationalisation of the profession has already been introduced came Prime Minister.
might will almost compel Japan to ed to presage a split in the anti- by recent Commonwealth regulations which render every doctor accept peace since the bombing war faction, much more far-reach- under 60 liable for military service in Australia, and which ushered of Basebo, Osaka and Tokyo from ing than that which resulted from in a change-over from private practice to state-controlled medical The first comment on the new Mazlla, Bingapore and Vladivostock General Hertzog's resignation from services although doctors have not yet realised this. development was made by Mr. will bring disaster to Japan." the Nationalist leadership.
FIRST COMMENT
Menzies at a Press conference. He said that although there was per- sons goodwill amongst his col "Teagues towards him he seemed to be unpopular with certain see- tions
It was not for him to judge, except to believe, that his re- signation of the leadership of the Government) would lead to a better position.
Today's News Summary
.... MR. R. G. MENZIES, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA and Leader of the United Australla Party, has resigned. Mr. A: W. Fadden, Deputy Premier, has been asked to lead the Government. At a Press conference, following the announcement, Mr. Menzies said that he seemed to be unpopular with certain sections. It was earlier announced that he had decided to send an Australian Min- later (other than the Prime Minister) to London as soon as por
Mr. Menzies will hand in his alble. resignation today (Friday).
THE NEW PRIME MINISTER OF IRAN HAS GIVEN THE "Corse fire" order and thus the British-Boviet forces advance into the i country has transformed into a peaceful occupation. The new Gov-
MME. KAMALADEVI ernment has adopted the policy of the Shah which is to avOID
LEAVING
CHUNGKING, Aug. 28 (Router) Madame Kamaladevi, Vice President of the All-India Women's Congress, 18 leaving Chungking to morrow after a short visit to -China's war-time capital. She was the guest of honour at adlu nor given by Madame Chiang Kai, #shok last night;
bloodshed:
IT IS REPORTED THAT GERMAN PRESSURE ON JAPAN is in- creasing to involve her in war with the United States. Pro-Axis element in Tokyo is doing its utmost to stir up another Government crials over the question of supplied to Russia from America. Bovist has already warned Japan against interference and the United States has made her attitude clear.
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THE CONDITION OF M, PIERRE LAVAL, ON WHOSE LIFD an attempt was made on Wednesday, le reported to be more porious. than at first thought. A bullet close to his heart has not yet been
extracted,
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-On Other- Pages
Page
2-Programme for departure of Governor Crossword, 3-Radio programmas; Com- wing events; Cinema nctes.
4--Iranian Cabinet resigna-
tion reported; War mip plies to Russia, Red troops launch big attacks; »Attempted @ übenseination;
Phany targets blasted. Commission agent sued; Freedom movement in Reich.
Leading article:- The "'Avop=Japan" Drive," -Round the Police Courts.
*Hitler" Cries of
"Twice Hitler" were heard with the pro-Taylor group convtering
with "Throw him out.” Pointing to the illuminated V
Text Of Letter To Be Handed Personally To
H.E. The Governor
The following is the text of a letter which the newly-elected Evacuation Representation Committee will hand personally to His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., at Gov- ernment House, today:
"Fourteen months have passed to decide whether or not our since our wives and families were families will continue to be deported from the Golony of separated from us. Hongkong. It is now clear to all "The passage of time will not of us that the leaders of this serve to make the men of the community are slowly but surely Colony, complacent and Indif- ridding themselves. by various terent to the fact that their. means, of their duties and res- lives and the lives of their tami- ponsibilities for restoring loyal. Ites have been seriously disrupt British women to their homes. ed in obeying an order which "In the past we have begged was not obeyed by those who and pleaded for the return of had the making of it. our families, but in reply to all Evils caused by the departa our efforts we have received only tion are evident throughout the Vague and empty promises. Colony and in Australia--econo- Nothing to give hope of even a mic hardships, mental distress, faint possibility to an end of the discontentment, bitterness and unjust attitude of our local the greatest of all is the weaken- leaders in their ruling of indising of the bond of faith between crimination and complacence: citizens and leaders of this
"We tolerate no longer this Colony, injustice; we demand, as sub- "The solution is in your hands. jects of a great democracy, who Remove the ban against our wo- have the right as a free people, men and children without delay."
Pro-Axis Element In Japan Stirring Up Govt. Crisis
THE PRO-AXIS ELEMENT IN JAPAN IS TRYING ITS BEST TO STIR UP ANOTHER GOVERN- MENT ORISIS THEBE ÖVER THE QUESTION OF UNITED STATES SUPPLIES TO RUSSIA, statem Router Bulletin.
Bunda has already warried Japan that any interference with these supplier would be regarded. as an unfriendly, net while the attitude of the American Government with regard to"American free- dom of the seas policy has already been made clear to the Japanese Government.
In the meantime, Admiral Nomura, Japano Ambassador in Washington, has requested a confer ence with President Roosevelt on instructions from Tokyo
Admiral Nomura stated that at his conference with Mr. Cordell Hull the question of shipments” to Russia might have boon one of the subjects discussed.
NAZI PRESSURE
....... A dispatch from an obsarter in Bingkpore states that there is little, doubt that us mire on Japan, has been increased to get. Japan, involved with the United States. 17 COU Germans liope that American attention will be diverted to the Pacife and so giva Ele frour hand in the Atlantis,
Hey while there is no doube that dermat
ube la more eager to go) ADRIA