Wednesday,
FLAMING R.A.F.'s "House To House Canvass”
“ONIONS”
In Leaflet Raid Over Berlin
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
R.A.F. Encounters New DRAMATIC FLIGHTS
Gorman Dofonces LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter's Special Correspondent With: the RA.F. in France), -R.A.F. long- distance bombers, which landed on a French aerodrome before dawn to-day after participating, In the most important series of reconnaissance filghts over Ger- many since the war began, ran the gauntlet of the whole Ger- man anti-aircraft defence with one exception, “
Fighters were sean but they made no attempt to attack the raidera.
Over the heavily-fortified areas of Western Germany, four Messersch- mitis were apolled at different points.
OVER NAZI
CITIES
SPECIAL. TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Political Storm Over Saito Affair
February 28, 1940. COLOMBO
CRISIS Ceylon Ministers Resign En Bloc
COLOMBO, Feb. 27 (Router). -All elx Ceylon ministers re- signed this evening.
Domand For Statement By Government TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Reuter).—----
The sudden crisis was preci- LONDON, Feb. 27 (UP).—It has been officially The Salto affair continues to he
in the forefront of the domestic pitated by the Governor's deci announced that two German bombing planes were brought and political situation in Japan. in in connection with the As the result of the appearance difference which has arisen down to-day.
before the Diet Disciplinary Com- mittee last Saturday of Mr. Takao between the Home Minister, Sir Sollo, who caused a storm by his Baron Jayatilaka, and the questions regarding the Konoye state Inspector General of Police, Mr. ment which is being used as a basis by the Government in efforts to end F. N. Banks, regarding the the China conflict, the gap between carrying out of the State Coun- those demanding his expulsion from cil's decision to postpone certain the Lower House and those opposed criminal proceedings. to such action has widened.
One was shot down by a Royal Air Force fighting plane from the Command patrol off the mouth of the Firth of Forth shortly before 1 pm, while a second was shot down by a R.A.F. plang off the coast of Northumberland.
Three members of the Ger- man plane's crew were seen 'to take to a rubber boat.
!
R.A.F. Flights Into Germany Intense air activity has resulted in
The bombers were caught in the the reported loss. of two German beoms of multi-coloured search-bombers off the British coast, and of lights. This netivity WES greatest over the Aubr district..
Heavy A.A. Barrage
CABCS were
fired
One battery of four greenish coloured balls arid where red orange fireballs were fired under the aircraft.
one of possibly '-two R.A.F." planes during a reconnaissance flight over the Heligoland Bight.
The RA.F. pushed deeply into Germany and the Nazi pilots flew over. France in a sudden spurt of air action which extended over the fighting fronts,
In
CAUSTIC COMMENT
Hitler Policy Scon In
True Light
No Governmont Action The Government is avoiding inter- ference in the matter for the ilme being, but has communicated to the political parties the opinion that they should show no leniency in consi- dering Soilo's punishment.
The attitude of the Army and Navy these quarters are much concerned Is reported to have strengthened, but over the ultimate outcome of the
Labour Trouble
The difference originally developed from labour trouble in an up-country estule on January 10 which led to the institution of proceedings against the
and rioters on the one hand,
or A appointment 1 Commission of Inquiry into alleged shooting by the Police on the other.
the
The Home Minister subsequently protested to the Governor that Mr. Banks had not carried out "instruc- tions" to postpone the cases pending the Commission's report as decided by the State Council.
Governor's Decision
The Governor, Sir Andrew Calde- cott, formerly Governor of Hongkong. Banks though regretting that Mr.
more had not "worded his letter happily" to the Minister, did not think that there had been insubor-
us alleged.
LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter). The Heavy anti-aircraft fire was en-
Ankara paper, "Ulus," says that the countered in the neighbourhood of
classical meaning of neutrality issue..
ia Colonge and Dusseldorf. One section
modified by Germany, which deems of the light was under intense fre
Leaflet Raid Over Berlin
May Suspend Diet that neutrality is violated it any for some minutes and for another
R.A.F. headquarters France State, dec
declines
to sell to her goods at The Cabinet is watching develop spell dodged spasmodic bursts,
described a "leaflet" rald over Berlin her prices, or accept the restrictions ments and is understood to be plan- "Bereaming onions" (incendiary which was "almost a house to house of the contraband control, or com- ning an order for suspension of the shells which in some
canvas." I.A.F. planes flew unbine to preserve their independence Diet If the Party leaders are unable linked to clains designed to wrap
molested up and down above Unter in short, unless they serve the aims to enforce action and dispose of the themselves around the raiders and
affair speedily. den Linden, Wilhelmstrasse and Kur- of her foreign policy. send them crashing to earth in
Wants Covt. Statement fuerstendamin, littering the
streets
The meaning of aggression has suf flames) were discharged at the
with thousands of leftcls.
fered strange changes.
In the House of Feers to-day, Mr. Thus Ger- aircraft but they minred their mark.
Paris to-day reported that six mans were not the aggressors in Yoshiharu
dination Men's League, urged cx-Poland. The Allies were the aggres-Japan Tazawa, Chairman of the
He also pointed out the statutory persons were wounded by the Kuns
plosion of anti-aircraft shells during sors for trying to thwart that attack. that the Government publicly makes responsibility imposed on the Poltec VA
which five German
They Have One Merit known Its policy in connection with
and doubted the propriety of the a barrage In
the Salto case in order to avoid an procedure adopted by planes which had penetrated the When slic destroyed
Czecho unfortunate refer
the Home Paris region were driven off,
Slovakia, Germany was only de-
misunderstanding" (Ap- Minister. It is understood that several enemy
The Minister maintains that the fending herself against her victim. plause). He referred to newspaper bombing
crassed the &quadreris
root The partition of Poland was mere-reports that the Government was question goes to the This nightmare flight was one of border with fighting planes acting as ly an act of self defence. The causing a general impression that itDonoughmore Constitution. several carried out. The series, an- escorts. Some flew over the north
Poles, by resisting, were the sg-was intimidating the Legislature,
In reply, Admiral Yonai the this and northwest
delach- nounced by the Air Ministry
while areas,
CTCSSOTS swerved over to the morning, constituted the fourth R.A.F.ment of five
Such new definitions have at least Premier, stated definitely that night survey of Germany in five days. Paris region. Others scouted in other the merits of throwing light on Ger-Government had no intention whatso-
The aircraft first visited Bockum,sectors. .An anti-aircraft shell man policy. the base of mine-inying seaplanes, blasted a two-foot hole in strect The Istanbul paper, "Yenisabah," of the Imperial Dlet. after which they separated for two neur a subway station, shattering the says: "Mr. Chamberlain's speech main abjectives-Beriln und the windows in the neighbourhood.
Was sincere as always. It was Ruhr.
moderate in tone, but this was not due to fear, as Britain is stronger
than militarily and politically
the outbreak of war,”
Nightmare Flight
flarex Leaflets and recognition were dropped on Berlin, where not a single searchlight came on. al- though the aircraft came down to a few thousand feet above such
Heligoland Raid
The oficial news agency in Berlin claims the Germans shot down a British Bristol-Blenheim
eligoland Bight and said the unti-
over
the
famous streets as the Unterdenlin-aircraft guns so damaged a second
den and the Wilhelmstrasse to re- lease their load.
to
Only one fighter was seen here- abouts but it did not attempt Join in combat with the Falders which were plainly visible in bright moonlight.
Leaflots On Cologno
RAF plane it was probably unable to return to its base,
The Berlin official news agency admitted that the R.A.F. flew over northwest Germany but denied they reached Berlin.
A London report says a British patrol brought down a Heinkel plane over the Firth of Forth and brought down R second Heinkel off the
Soviets' War Materials
Query Raised In The House Of Commons
the
ever of interfering with the business
Death Of H.K. Taipan
Mr. J. D. Humphreys Passes
The death occurred at 5 a.m. to lay at the War Memorial Hospital of Mr. J. D. Humphreys, of Messrs. 3. D. Humphreys and Son, of Alexandra Building.
a
Admitted to hospital on Sunday at Northumberland coast. The crew of! LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter)-Rusevening, the late Mr. Humphreys took
three of this second plane took to sian import of war material was the rubber boats. These two German subject of a question in the House of planes are the 42nd and 43rd known Commons to-day by Rear-Admiral to have been downed by the British Beamish). defenders.
More leaflets were dropped Cologne.
Other
included towns crossed Emden, Dulsberg and Dortmund.
The most important details were observed by the planes, and, It is believed, by those which flew over the impurtant seaports in north-west Germany and the Baltic.
In less than week, R.A.F. night Biers, by the aid of photographs und ordinary observation, have secured a great mass of new information about Germany with ttle or no loss.
Mr. Roosevelt And The Pope Message Talks Of Common Ideal
Replying, Mr. Ronald Cross, Minis. Air Ministry Admission The Air Ministry said the R.A.F.ter of Economic Warfare, stated Rus
sian imports of war material, except successfully reconnaissanced over the Heligoland Bight and admitted that from Germany, appeared to have been considerably reduced in recent one plane falled to return.
months.
of the
U.S. Exports
To Reds Shipments Being Sent Via Vladivostok
LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter).- Answering suggestions made at ques- tion time in the House of Commons that American shipments of lin, oll and rubber to Vladivostok might be finding their way to Germany, Mr. Ronald Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, said that he was aware that shipments of tin and rubber from America to Russia had increased In the past few months, but shipments of petrileum appeared to have de-
creased.
He had no information whether a part of these materials was being resold to Germany.
turn for the worse last night. Born In Hongkong 46 years ago, Mr. Humphreys was one of the best known and respected residents of the Colony. He was a popular sportsntan
Assurances Wanted Mr. Geoffrey Mander. suggested and in 1020 represented Hongkong in the Interport cricket series. He that the Government should obtain was also a good tennis player and a member of the Hongkong C.C.
the on
(rom assurances
point America.
Mr. Cross pointed out that the United States was a neutral country, He did not feel that it would be our best course to make such a direct ap- -Mr-Mander-recalled that negotia- tions were proceeding with a number of neutrals to prevent this kind of thing, and asked why States was excluded.
the
Served In Great War The late Mr. Humphreys went to Air circles indicated that during
England for schooling and returned the past 24 hours air activity has been Imports of certain rawy material to the East. in 1911 to join Messrs. the heaviest since the start of the including rubber, copper and Holiday, Wise and Co. of Marilia. Inproach. war-At least four-separate-fights molybdenum, during the period-be-1915 he returned to Europe-and- were made over German territory—tween September and January, were served in the Great War in an the fourth of such flights in the last however larger than during the same artillery unit, returning to Hongkong flvo days.
period of 1937-38.
in 1010 and joining his father's firm, J. D. Humphreys and Son.
He leaves his father, now in Vic- Mr. Cross said that the countries toria, B.C., and two sisters to mourn
which theso negotiations were his death. One of his sisters is the proceeding were subject to our con- wife of Mr. D. E. Clark, of the same traband control, but there was no firm.
Untied such sanction where the The funeral will take place this States was concerned. afternoon. the cortege passing the Monument at 6 p.m.
A report from the Hague states These imports entered the Soviet oficially that neroplanes of unidenti- Union at Vladivostok and came from fled nationality were observed along the United States direetly, or through the coast near Amsterdam and Mexico, from the Phillipine and from Utrecht where anti-nircraft batteries the Dutch Indies. went into action several times,
Ships employed appeared mainly to be Soviet, Dutch, Japanese and Norwegian.
Four Of Crow Rescued LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter)-The | four members of the crew of the Heinkel bomber shot down off the Firth of Forth were picked up by a trawler and landed at a Scottish port
One was suffering from gunshot
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 27 (Reuter). President Roosevelt, in a message to the Pope concerning the appoint- ment of Mr. Myron C. Taylor, says: "I should be very happy to know that he will form the focus for all wounds. views which Your Holiness and I nay desire to exchange in the interest of concord between the peoples of the world.
"I have asked Mr. Taylor to give my cordial greetings to Your Hollness in the sincere hope that our common Ideal of religion and humanity may show itself in a common path for the re-establishment of a more durable peace fourided on liberty and security, and the life and Integrity nations under the protection of God" -U.S. Envoy Received SPECIAL
*TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 27 (Domel). Mr. Myn Taylor, President Roose- velt's personal representative, was
They appeared to be overjoyed at the rescue and repeatedly shook hands with the trawlermen.
The crew of the Helakel shot down off Northumberland have not been found.
Six Injured By Shell
These ships did not pass through British contraband controls.
Girl Unmasks Spy Suspect
LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter).—An indication of the way in which every-. PARIS, Feb. 27 (Reuter)Six one in Britain is co-operating against people were injured, one seriously, by people breaking defence regulations"
U.S. Exports To Europe
Small Increase To Allies Noted
the which exploded on a pavement was provided by an Italian girl to-Ronald Cross was questioned in the when anti-aircraft batteries opened day. fire here last night.
Relaxing Import Restrictions
LONDON, Feb. 27. (Reuter), Mr. House of Commons to-day regarding The girl, 14 years old, is a resident American exports to Europe, and was
with
Senator's Wife Seeks Divorce
25-Year-Old Marriage On The Rocks WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UP). Mrs. Gerald P. Nye has I'disclosed that her attorneys were instituting divorce, pro- ceedings against Senator Nye.
She refuses to discuss the grounds upon which she is basing her appeal. Senator and Mrs. Nye, formerly
of London normally but is now living asked whether he was aware that in the country. She saw a man take the last four months American ex- ing a photograph of a wrecked plane ports to 13 European countries rose Miss Anna Margaret Munch, were y means of a camera under his coat. in value from £33,000,000 to £52,-married in 1915, when Senator Nyc 000,000 while in the same time was editor and manager of the "Daily Suspicious, she told a policeman,
American values to England and Plain Dealer."
They have three children, Marjorie, The man was arrested and senten-France only increased from £00,000,-
Robert and James. and France, the feed to a month's imprisonment. He 000 to £67,000,000. said to have been with a German
that he had Mr. Cross declared Board of Trade announce that they
not checked these figures, but oven have arranged for a substantial re-cavalry regiment at one time. laxation in the restriction, on Imports The girl is an Italian who came to if they were accurate it did not follow
| England three years ago.
that any action on the part of the from France.
Government was required.
(Reuter).- LONDON, Feb. 27 received by Popa Plus XII at the Holy Following the recent understanding See this morning.
Mr. Taylor presented President between Britain Roosevelt's personal message and his credentials to His Holiness. The
Interview Insted about 40 minutes.
UNDERWRITERS AUSTRALIA'S SECOND
SATISFIED
Quote Lower Rates For Convoyed Ships
LONDON, Feb. 27 (Reuter)—The confidence of Marina Insurance circles in the convoy system is illus- trated in the rates quoted in London, Up to Wednesday last week, only 21 of the 10,070 ships convoyed were lost, improving on the previous figure of one in GOD,
DEFENCE LOAN
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH".
No Serious Leakage
He had no reason to suspect that there was any serious leakage na for as the European countries were con- cerned, and he had no reason object if neutrals should obtain their requirements from the United States rather than Germany.
to
Mr. Cross added that with the exception of exports to Russia via passed through the control und were most carefully watched.
CANBERRA, Feb. 28 (UP)The Commonwealth of Aus- Vladivostok all exports in question tralia will shortly float its second Defence Loan,'
The loan, which will be for: £18,000,000 (Australian Cur-
£10 Por Hoad
This represents approximately £10 rency), will bear intereat at the for every man, woman and child In
the Commonwealth,
rate of 31% per cent. for a por-| Of the total of £62,000,000 only Underwriters in London now quotation redeemable in 1945, and at £10,000,000 will be raised by taxa- for single voyagea in European the rate of 8% per cent. for the ton. The remainder will be borrow- waters-unescorted shilps, 80 shll- lings per £100; conveyed ships, 60 portion redeemable in 1956. shillings per £100,
The comparative kindliness of the Nazim to Italian and Japanese ships Is niso reflected in the fact that the underwriters qubla lower rates for ships of these countries then they do
for others.
The
ed Internally:
Netherlands Loan The money is required in order to finance Australia's gigantic war effort. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHTM
deferice THE HAGUE, Feb 27 (UP)Lists original pre-war satimates for Australls, which totalled for the 300,000,000 guilder National £33,000,000, were increased to 202,- Loan were closed last night after 000,000 immediately after the out-subscriptions had totalled 325,000,000
guilders,
break of war,
Dorsetshire In American Waters
N
Feb. 27 (Reuter). MONTEVIDEO The British cruiser, Dorsetshire, which was expected here this morning for supplies and fuel, is not arriving
to-day after, ali,
The festivities which had been ar ranged for the officers and men to- night have been cancelled.
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