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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 19, 1940.
DRAMATIC DETAILS Finland
Seeking
OF ALTMARK FIGHT
FIGHT Military
Nazis Fled Ashore, Opened Fire On Destroyer With Rifles
Britain
Alliance?
Reported' Approach To The Allies STOCKHOLM, Feb.
(Domel). Protests
LONDON, FEB. 18 (REUTER). IT IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED To Norway
IN BERLIN THAT SEVEN GERMANS WERE KILLED IN THE ALTMARK INCIDENT AND THAT ANOTHER IS MISSING, PRESUMED DROWNED. FIVE WERE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
About 150 of the 250 of the Altmark's prisoners, who were taken to hospital at Loith, were able to leave to-day to roturn to their homes.
A dramatic account of the boarding party's exploit was given "Router" to-day.
The officer in charge of the party leaped eight feet from Cossack to the Altmark, waving a revolver and shouting "Come
follow me!"
Rescued Briton Tells Of Ordeal
LONDON, Feb. 18 (Renter). -Interviewed by the BBC, one! of the British sailors freed from the Altmark, to-night broadcast a short account of the terrible. conditions under which Nazis kept over 300 British sailors.
the
He said the food was small and scarce. The daily menu ran as follows:
Breakfast at
sugur or milk.
LIKE FRIGHtened rabbITS
to
LONDON, Feb. 18 (Router). The Foreign Office, states: "Lord Halifax yesterday
17
The "Folketz Dagbritt" says that the Finnish Government is now making earnest efforts to conclude a military agree- ment with Britain and France.
The paper reports that the Finnish Premier, Dr. Riti, and
lodged a complaint with the the Finnish Foreign Minister, M. Norwegian Minister against Tanner, will shortly visit Lon- the failure of the Norwegian don to ask for further assistance. authorities to establish the presence of between 800 and 400 the British prisoners aboard Altmark when she was scorched on, at Bergen.
the
The Germans scuttled like frightened rabbits and left the ship as hurriedly as they could get overboard. They took positions' on high rocks and opened fire blindly, wounding one man in the shoulder.
It was then that the British fired in retaliation. Among those still in hospital are about 70 Lascars, who are expected to be discharged to-morrow. STILL AGROUND
The Altmark is still aground with about 100 Germans aboard. She is being guarded by Norwegian warships.
rise to this complaint.
|
Swedish Rejection Of Appeal
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 17 (Domei).-The Swedish Govern- ment to-day officially confirmed that the Finnish request for military aid has been rejected because it tended to prejudice Sweden's neutrality.
The Norwegian Minister was naked to obtala urgently an explanation of the circumstances which have given "He was informed that it appeared to His Majesty's Government that the Since the outbreak of the Soviet- Norwegian Government had, in this Finnish dispute Sweden has been matter, failed in their duty as a firmly refusing to send regular troops neutral, and that His Majesty's to Finland avoiding involvement in Government felt that the case against the wur though financial and this particular ship was such that they humanitarian assistance has been were justified in pressing that the permi
permitted." Altmark should be interned."
Strong Note To Norway LONDON, Feb. 18 (Reuter).The Dritish Government's communication to the Norwegian Government says that it is notorious that the Altmarkt participated in the depredations of the Gruf Spee to which she had acted
[ns an auxillary.
The British Government had the reasons, confirmed by British subjects and pre-
taken off the Graf Spee
A Norwegian doctor went on board when the British left and treated the wounded Germans, three of whom imponed in the linn, have been sent ashore to hospital.
BEST TRADITIONS UPHELD
LONDON, Feb. 18 (Reuter ).—“It was in the best traditions
7 nm. Three thin of Nelson and an action that was fully justified," says both pieces of black brend; tea with hepablic and Press opinion in Britain to-day in connection with
Dinner at 2.30 pm. One pint of the Altmark incident. soup or thined potatoes and meat.
Ten at 5.30 p.m. Three thin pleces of black bread and another cup of sugarless and milkless tea.
That was all.
Cards Kopt Spirits Alive When the desperate attempt at mutiny was discovered they were all put on bread and water for two days. The British sailors tried to, keep up their spirits by starting card Achools, contract and auction bridge and cribbage all attracting devotees. There was little exercise possible, although they managed to play leap frog But they had to be careful not to jump too high otherwise they got # nasty crack un the hend.
After recounting the story of
the rescue of British sailors, DEBUNKING
THE NAZIS
which it calls a "heartening
piece of news," the "Sunday
Times" says that it is regrettable that we should have to do any- thing to affront a country which has so many claims on our respect as Norway, but the Norwegian authorl- tics on the spot put themselves in the wrong.
Norwegians Criticised
They had no business under in- ternational law to allow Norwegian waters to be used for taking British prisoners to Germany.
Oslo Paper Becomes Realistic
to know that there were some 300 or
400 Britishers aboard who had long been living under intolerable condi tions.
The Altmark was also credibly be leved to possess offensive proments. Ship's Record Well Known The record of the Altmark must
Informed political quarters, how- ever, understand that Sweden's neu-. trol
policy will become all the more tion to reluy the supply of arms to difficult since Sweden is in a posi- Finland. Some circles understand supply of ment, rubber and that Britain will so regulate her Sweden as to make the lotter extend oli to positive assistance to Finland.
Sweden's "No" To Finland SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" COPENHAGEN, Feb. 18 (UP).-
The Danish radical newspaper Pollt!- ken snys: "The Swedish Premier's no to Finland was certainly not an easy 'no"
It has evoked a deep feeling in Sweden, which is divided between ser desires and realistic considera- tion.
"It can be expected that from the have been well-known to the Norwe-side of those circles who insisted on glan Government, and in the view of His Majesty's Government. It was in- cumbent on the Norwegian Govern- ment when she entered Bergen and requested passage through Norwegi- an territorial waters to subject her to ja very careful search.
direct intervention in Finland, will come stronger effort to make the Swedish Government change its al- titude. These circles were hitherto an absolute minority, but it hus often been experienced that a change in H.M. Government would be grate-public sentiment has been able to dis-
Flodge the Swedish Government. ful for full particulars with regard to how the search was conducted
"Nevertheless, it is probable that what facts discovered.
conflict
over the English violation of Norwegian neutrality will weaken the activists sentiments.
and
the
as
Perfunctory Examination Reports received by H.M. Govern- LONDON, Feb, 18 (Reuter).-The
ment have Indicated that Oslo paper, "Dagbladet," on February examination was perfunctory 17 commented ironically on the Gershown by the fact that no prisoners man report that February 15 was a
were "successful day for sea warfare and
́discovered.....
ap that protests against Inquiries
After referring to Norway into ship sinkings are being held in neutral, the note asks if they had purently falling in her duty as a
camera.
found British prisoners aboard what Why did Norway allow them to
The "Handel," referring to its There was also a system of barter use these waters and why did the publication of the German pilicial would they have done with them?
Either they would have released Towards the end tobacco was 50 Norwegian authorities tell the British interpretation of sea warture, writes them or anyhow have held them scarce that it was selling at £1 a destroyer commander that there were "The German radio broadcast spending a full examination of the pound, and a box of matchies cost no British prisoners on the Altmark? day parts of the article and presented
lxpener.
The "Sunday Grap
Graphic" informs the it as though we had written it our-position. Norwegian Government
H.M. Government felt, therefore, that
the selves. It was an attempt to gull that they had every right to complain whole of British public opinion sup- Germany and the neutrals by the of the inaction of the Norwegian
abuse of our paper. ports H.MS. Cossack's netion.
The British Press also considera that the. Nazl protest has not a leg to sland on. The squeal that hus gone up from Germany does not alter our judgment in the least, says the paper.
Nazi Doctor Landed The rescued sailor closed his talk by praising the Nazi doctor on board for its kindness and humanitarian spirit.
"If ever I met a white man it was thut doctor," he declared, adding: "We tried to find him at the folsh io thank him. He naval ruting last nightaged un our
Time To Laugh
Not So Guflible
Government.
The 300 Brilishers were kept for "In future we cannot see our way weeks and months in close conflue- to accept any explanation from that ment and if these prisoners had found quarter and we shall Judge every their way to a camp in Germany, the authoritative German notineation Norwegian Government would have from the experience we have had been responsible for their fate. with this arÜlele."
The note concludes by demanding The same paper, in 201 editorial (the internaut of the Altmark. When the murderers of the high
comunent, seas invoke legal protection for atfair as "something which Berlin One of the released prisoners, their ships, It is time to laugh.
stricks out to be a frightful breach of Aubrey Jenidins, of the Doric Star. There is little question that the
Norwegian neutrality" and sets fold a thrilling story of the bravery British action has aroused misgivings
case of German and daring of the men from the Cos-in view of the difficulties the Ameri-gainst the
trawlers' violation of Norwegian sack.
can nations have experienced in fisheries and the disappearance of Ife cold: "Immediately the grap-matters of a naval character, says the Norwegian ships. pling irons were affixed to the sldes Washington correspondent of
He continues:
Relished The Job
of the Allmark, men from the Co New York Times."
the
describes
the Altmark
sack fairly leapt to their job. They "Nevertheless, if the Altmark was a Death Of Mrs.
Astonishing Clim.
C. S. Alves
Prominent Church And Charity Worker
Nazi Threats
J
To. Neutrals
Won't Tolerate Aid
For Finland
the
"For here is a situation which all Sweden, without exception, want to might be drawn into the war and avoid a situation whereby Sweden
which might make Sweden a theatre of war."
Land Mines Work Havoc
French Patrol Suffers Casualties
PARIS, Feb. 18 (Reuter).-- One was killed, three are missing and cight have been seriously in- jured as the result of Nazi land- mines.
A French patrol suffered these casualties when it penetrated into German territory west of the Hiver Saar.
German companies attacked two French outposts on Saturday. They were repulsed.
Gorman Communiquo SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Feb. 18 (UP).—To-day's communique Issued by the German High Command said: "During patrol operations west of Merzing yesterday several prisoners were brought in.
appeared to relish the venture as noval auxillary cruiser, as the pre- they landed on the Altmark's deeksence of German sailors on board her with platola, and flashing bayanets. would seem to indicate, there is con- "During the scrap, It was obsiderable justification for the British
us that the Germans vlous
had not action." the stomach to face the brave and
Churchill To Speak reckless
sailors. Опе German standing alongside me raised a LONDON. Feb. 18 (Reuter)---Mr. pistol to shoot one of the boarding Winston Churchill, the First Lord of but he was not fast enough." the Admiralty, is expected to make a Another ex-prisoner, George Jobin statement in the House of Commons ston, of Newton Beach, produced on the Altmark capture. copies of a statement made to the Newton Bench crew by the Com- LONDON, Feb. 18 (Reuter).--The mander of the Grat Spre and by the Commander of the Allmark to the German claim that the Allmark is an)RO Alves was 54 years of age, and, Finnish appeal for military assistance ter very heavy preparation with
"unarmed merchantship" has caused Mrs. prisoners,
The statement by the Orat Spee's considerable astonishment in Lon-was the only sister of Mr. A. M. L. against Russia.
Soares.
-Believed To Be A Bluff commander stated among other don.
"We, the German people, It is authoritatively pointed out that Born in Hongkong, Mrs. Alves was The German attitude is held to wish to have pencetul relations with there is no trace of any vessel called a prominent member of the Portu- prove that any country alding the English nation but owing to your mark in Lloyd's Register of Mer-guese community, and devoted a neighbour attacked by Russia mast country declaring war on fino, I
chant Shipping,
great deal of her time to church and reclion on having to deal with Ger- am forced to take your ship as 1939, list of coast and ship stations founders of the St. Teresa's Church,
On the other hand, in the June, charitable work. She was one of the many as well as the Soviet,
The Press, howover, opines prize of war to defend our honour published by the international Unions and her efforts on behalf of charity, Germany will hard y la against her
of und Wireless Com- although accomplished very quietly, ment her threat as it is Revenge Treatment
munication, at Berne, 33 German decupled much of her life, The Altmark's bommander's state vessel named Altmark appears an a ment quoted a report In Dutch nows-warship. papers describing the treatment of German prisoners in Africa and add-
PARIS, Feb. 18 (Reuter).- According to authoritative in-
"As already announced by a formation received in Paris to special message during the week, night, Germany has officially in- during the period February 11 to 17 formed Norway and Sweden ships of 128,174 tons both of British German naval measures sank 32 that she would regard any direct and French registration. A British The Portuguese community has aid given by those countries to airplane of the Blenheim type was lost a deeply respected member In
Finland as a breach of neu-also shot down." the death early this morning of Mrs. Carmen Sontes Alves, wife of Mr.trality. |C_J. M. Alves, of 302 Prince Edward This is considered to have been the reason why Sweden rejected the
things:
ed that because of this; any request by Brush would be definitely refused,
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Use of or the ship BRITISH TANKER
BLOWN UP
JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuter) - LONDON, Feb. 18 (Router).--The High Commissioner for Palentino, Sir Captain and a fireman last their lives Harald MacMichael, to-day inspected when the 3,650-ton British steamer, and addressed Palestinian Araba and Baron Ailsa, Bank after an explosion Jowil volunteers, in the Auxiliary in the North Sea last night.
The remaining 34 were saved. Military Pioneer Corps.
a
that
Interests to create another war front. The funeral will take place to Newspapers generally stress the morrow afternoon, and Requiem view that the solution of the problem Mass will be said in St. Teresa's of saving Finland lies with the Church on February 20
Scandinavian States,
Maltese To Join
R. A.F.
MALTA, Feb. 18 (Router).—Re- cruiting for the R.A.F.. has been arranged for Malteso nationain under the same conditions as for those in Dritain, it is announced,›
10,000 Italians To Aid Finns
PARIS, Feb. 18 (Reuter)———A legion of 10,000 Italiadis Bving in France,
Beaded by Camillo Marabini, Frealdent of the Italian Garibaldeans - who fought Argonne during the Great War, is leaving for Finland thority, necording to a stafront by Signor· Marabini to the news- paper, “L'Intransigeant,”
Nazi Attack Fails PARIS, Feb. 19 (Reuter)—A com- unique issued to-day sintes: "Af-
trench mortars, the enemy attacked one of our outposts to the cast of the Moselle. He failed entirely,
"On other parts of the front, there was patrol activity on either side."
Roosevelt In The
Panama Canal
President Roosevelt arrived at Gatun CRISTOBALS, Feb, 18 (Roufor)--
Docks in the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa at 8 [a,m, E.ST. to-day, and disembarked an hour later to inspect the Panama Cenal locks and defences..
After his Inspection, President Roosevelt crested the Isthmus ... Of Panama by train and re-embarked on the Tuscaloosa at Miraflores-Lock.
It is beloved that he plans to go lo Pearl or Cocos Islands for a few days' "ashing before returning through the Canal.
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