Wednesday,
BRITISH Tin & Rubber FORCED TO
STRATEGY · Will Probably Try To
Take Borgen
LONDON, Apr, 0 (Reuter) -Nor way's sheltered fjords are likely to play an important part in the war If and when an expeditionary force. arrives from Britain, writes feuter's milltary correspondent.
The combined operation in which army, navy and air force are engaged in the most difficult of all military manoeuvrCJ.
The staff work in necessarily very intricate.
Weather conditions play a great part in the success or failure of the operation especially at the landing end which depends on sheltered faci- Illes.
For Russia
Netherlands Indios Mako Supplies
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter)-Mr. Ronald
tion
GIVE IN
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
1942
Reactions To Invasion
No Blame On
Britain
Italian Sympathies With Gormany
April 10, 1940.-
IMMEDIATE ACTION
Commons Cheers The Cabinet's Docision
SHIRT
Danish Premier Tolls Of Invasion
LONDON, Apr. D (Reuter)----AC-
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter),~ Стоян the Minister of cording to the Copenhagen radio, M.
Mr. Clement Attlee, the Leader LONDON, Apr. 9 (Heuter).—The Econotale Warfare, replying to Mr. Staunbut, the Danish Prime Minister,
New York Herald Tribune" in in of the Labour Opposition, follow. H. J. Parker in the House of Com-speaking at the Riksdag this evening, editorial to-day speculates on the cd the Prime Minister in the mone said that exports of rubber and said the country received the news of
meaning of the early news dispatches | debate in the House of Commons Indles to to-day's events with grave sorrow, tin from the Netherland
the
from Scandinavia and expresses the to-day and expressed the "feel- Arst four "We have been pursuing a policy conviction that America will not re-ing of all of ns of our sympathy Astatic Russia in
at keeping 'out herlous months of the war, at least in part,
aiming at
| gard Brituln as the uɣareszor, We night were orders which had been diverted entanglements, but last
This editorial also deals with the with the people of Denmark and from European to Far Eastern ports. leurned that the Danish-German tangled Asiatic sympathies and refers Norway-two of the most highly new
Mr. Cross added that, before the frontier had been crossed by German
to the identity of the American and civilised nations in Europe-now outbreak of war, Astatic Russia was forces. German bombers flew over
British peoples attitudes lowarda not shown as a country of destinu- our capital and the Government had China, Japan and Russia.
attacked by the most barbarous, "This invasion, clearly prepared a for tin and rubber in the Nether to accept the German demands for
It also notes that the House of Com- and Indies tende rett
returns.
admission of German troops into
mons controversy. has drawn from long time ahead, is another instance In the first four months of the war, Denmark.
the Chamberlain Government of utterly brutal aggression. I hope 3.307 metric tons of rubber and 510
satisfactory
that that the ald offered to Norway will be promise Preity lons of tin were exported from the
British moral support of China's re-given in full, (Loud Cheers), and Netherland Indies to Asiatic Russia,
sistance towards Japan is not going that it will be speedy and effective During the same period, no rubber
to be compromised by efforts to win (Cheers). Netherland was exported! by the
Japanese approval for cheeka Russian ports Indies to European
"Our purpose for our country and Russlun commerce in the Pacife that amounted to 48,000 tons.
was to save them from the
serves the red Nazi's war machines." Vladivostok Imports
disastrous consequences of war."
Reprisal for Reprisa! LONDON, Apr. 0 (Reuter),—In the M. Stauning deplored the "denti House of Commons to-day, Mr. of those good sons of Denmark, who The occupation of Bergen would Ronald Cross, replying to Mr. Ged-lost their lives in the carly hours of - enable the Allies to secure the dan-frey Mander, said but steps were this day." added: "Our ole
gerous approaches to the Skoger being taken as rapidly as possible desire is for peace." Bik
and to sweep mines which are
to prevent exports from the Nether- It is announced that negotiations always the nightmare of these nar- lands Indies to Vindrostock from are progressing for the reconstruction row waters,
of the Government. reaching Germany.
Strategical Importanco The
Norwegian fjords provide Ideal protection. No landing of a British force north of Bergen would appear probable because of the dif- ficulties of communications and the distance from Oslo which would certainly be one of the main objec- tives.
Whether a British expeditionary furce is despatched or not, Hitler Is now tighting. on two fronts.
Events Word Forescen SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ LONDON, Apr. ↑ (UP).—The Ger-¦ man move in Scandinavia was fore- seen by Britain which accounts for the presence of British submarines in the Skoger Rok. declares the political correspondent of the "Even- ing News"
enn be little doubt but that other Allied enunter measures have already been put into action," he continued.
Whether or not Norwegian soil is
to be the scene of netual Aghting it
is
Exports from the Netherlands Indies to Vladivostock had risen, he wald, from 520,000 kilograms in January to August, 1939, to 10,611.- 000 kilograms from September 10 December, 1939.
It was not to the public interest. he saal, to say what the steps were.
Why Sterling Has.Fallen
still too early to say, but it is, Sir John Simon Explains
certain that the Allies will not permit
Latest Position
Solo Desire Is Peace "Germany has assured us that she has no intention of violating Den murk's independence and territorial integrity.
Fire Makes
800 Homeless 1,000 Pigs Die Devastating Blaze In
Shanghai Village
SPECIAL TD. THE "TELEGRAPH
SHANGHAI, Apr. 10 (UP).— Eight hundred people have been rendered homeless and removed to refugee camps as a result of fall into German LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter).—| a huge fire which swept the
Kaokukoh village, which is "England's sea power is now com- Replying to a question about the
the Norwegian coastline, particularly;
the
hands, to
on
An article in the "Herald Tribune" on mining in Norway says: "It le true Uat International Law allows
one
"Since the entire matter is but weakly covered by International Taw
ay advice to Amèricans is not to
Bet unduly worried about it from a legal. angle,
"We must be in time to do all we nation can. to prevent another free being brought under the Nazi heel." (Cheers).
Liberal Support
Sir Archibald Sinclair, the Liberal Opposition Leader, associated the Liberal Party with the sympathy "for
| belligerent to retaliate for Illegal acts.
The present move had its counterparte victims of this fresh brutal attack and attempted domination by Ger- in 1018. The present situation is
of the reprisal for re- continuation
mae British Government," he said, prisal system In which even the "deserves the support of the whole United States participated after her entry into the World War.
country in the action slated by the Prime Minister. (Cheers), We hope it will be prompt, swift and effective." Replying to questions, notably onc by Mr. Geofrey Munder, who raised the question of an immediate mect- ing of the League, Mr.
Mr. Chamberlain said that he was informed that Ger- man forces had landed at Bergen. There had been some remarks about a similar landing at Narvik, but 11 was doubtful whether these reports were correct because there was on-
similar other place of a South Norway.
The "Dally News" publishes a map of Scandinavia and curries the head
no "Now the British Lion is really Pouring,"
"Entirely Legitimate”
name
in
ROME. Apr. (Reuter)--The ollicial "Stefani Agency" says that Italian public opinion, which con- tiemned the democratic powers'
The Navy's Action As to the petion of the Navy; 1 am violation of Norwegian neutrality, regards the step taken by Germany sure the House will wish to reserve as entirely legitimate.
Its judgment until we have further "The blow which the Allies had information and will not wish to hoped to strike at Germany has come criticise the Navy's action until they back against themselves. From a know the facts. the German High Command is tions for
domination of the North Sea.
can now control the "Germany Scandinavian mines which will be assured for her, while Britain will be cut off from them.
"No suggestion has yet been made
Ing into its own. From the middle recent trend in sterling, Sir)situated off the Yu Yuen Rond strategie gaining first-class posi- about any meeting of the League.
of this month until the end of August John Simon in the House of yesterday.
One thousand pigs were also burned and or the control of Seanklinovia i think that thetuny first things must
No less than 100 straw huts were razed to the ground and a Soap factory was damaged by the flames,
there will be no darkness in Norway Commons to-day declared that to death in the conflagration. It was known at the beginning of! March that any Allled move to land; the recent fall in the unofficiat Finnish expeditionary force at rate for sterling on foreign Norwegian ports would be followed markets was in no way a sign of by action of this kind by Hitler."
British financial weakness Hitler's Blunder
difficulties.
The "Evening Standard's" naval
correspondent describes the Invasion of Scandinavia as "Hitler's greatest blunder."
He
has continues; "Germany made her frat bir strategical blun- She will have to maintain long
der
of
It was a 'natural result, he said, of recent regulation providing that exports of lin, rubber and certain other commodities must be paid for in foreign currencies or in sterling obtained from authorised dealers. lines of communication and send bcidentally the result of the tighten- The fall in the quotation was in- supplies to equip her expeditionary ing of the exchange control. force in Norway. An Immense bur- den will be imposed on her traffle in waters which are difficult In exchange for all to navigate.
sea
Limited Fall
The fall, he sald, wus limited to a very small proportion of sterling.
The fire fighters were impeded in their work by fleeing villagers and the hapless pigs which darted among the legs of the excaping residents,
Most of the pins perished in a huge sty located in the centre of the village.
"Attacks" On H.K. Repulsed
these added responsibilities, Germany namely that held by such foreigners Latest Communique On
can expect no final advantages."
reach
Stack Exchange Knew
A new
sel
of
na would choose to dispose of li to another foreigner at the rate cur- rent on foreign markets.
Local Manoeuvres
The proportion of transactions out-
The latest official communique side the offelal market, he said, was issued by the milltary authorities In much
allowance were connection smailer still it
with the milltary made for the fact that a very great manoeuvres in Hongkong states: proportion of our purchases were There is little to add to the com- made from sterling and frane using munique issued at 8 p.m. on April 9 areas, and did not involve interven- During the night feint attacks were tion of foreign currencies at all. made by MT.Bs in bays on the South Enst const of the Island and were re- pulsed by fire of the Coast and Beach defences.
A sabotage raid was made against defences in the Stanley area, but was detected by the H.K.V.D.C. unit de- ployed there, and the raiders captured before any damage had been done.
Another Landon report indicates that the events of yesterday had been foreseen. It is stated that the of March authorities in the middle warned the London Stock Exchange Committee that the war would soon a more intensive stage, for which reason on March the Com-
10, mittee starlled its members by abruptly issuing
ninimum prices for British Govern- ment and other gift-edged securities, the measure being designed to make a slump impossible,
It is the general bellef that the Scandinavin were present events inore or less foreseen, and are not unwelcome to the authorities.
The news of the German invasions cased a moderate rally at midday freedom to dispose of their sterling LORD HARLECH'S
་
of War. Leans, which rose by 11⁄2 to
Still Good To Hold Dealing with a suggestion that Britain should block sterling assets belonging to foreigners, Sir John said that on a balanced review of all con- aiderations involved, we chose not to put
an embargo upon foreign money or securities held in Britain exposing ourselves thereby to the risk that some foreign holders would use their
assets.
That had not happened to
any
94 compared with the recent unsubstantial extent. "Sterling is good lested minimunt of 98.
to hold," he said, and I believe this opinion is spreading in neutral countries."
War Council Meeting
Discusses. Invasion Of Scandinavia
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter).—The
from 10 Downing Street 10-night:
Seventh meeting of the Supreme War Council was hell in London this afternoon.
following_communique was issued
Mr.
The
"Great Britain was represented by Neville Chaunberlain, Lard Hall fax, Mr. Winston Churchill, Mr. Oliver Stanley and Sir Samuel Houre, who were accompanied by Sir Alex- ander Cadogan, Air Chief Marshol Sir Cyril Newall, Admiral Sir Dudley Pound and General Sir Edmund
Ironside.
"France was represented by M.
NEWS FLASHES
WARNING
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter). -"We are entering a new phase of war. Every man in the civil defence forec has got to be ready."
This was the warning uttered by
Lord Harlech, the North-east Region- al Commissioner for Civil Defence, Ma speech at Hull to-night,
Lord Harlech said that there were
actions
sum-
I
come first, There are other that will be more active than moning the League."
Further to the request for a meet- ing of the League, Mr. Chamberlain merely formal ns was Norway's pro- members of the League would fully "Any Norweghan resistance will be sold that he certainly hoped that all test against Anglo-French aggres-recognise their obligations to the vic-
sien."
Brussels Anxious
BRUSSELS, Apr. 0 (Reuter).-The situation in northern Europe is being watched here very closely as it is rC- garded as being very grave
India's Dismay
NEW DELHI, Apr. (Reuter), Dismay and indignation at the Ger- action has been expressed in
Switzerland's Horror
man
Indian Nationalist circles here.
tims of aggression,
THIS IS NAZI JUSTICE
(Continued from Page 6.) "treachery," was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment.
IN the conquered Polish specini
territories,
casc
ZURICH, Apr. 0 (Reuter)-ANazi courts deal with hundreds wave of indignation and horror has of women daily. Here is a swept through Switzerland at the
from reported news of the Invasion of Denmark and typical Norway.
Bromberg. Spain Dumbfounded
Sophie Lonkowska, the indict- MADRID, Horror has been expressed by the of a Polish officer and took part „Apr.. 0(Router)nient said, put on the uniform Spaniards at the invasion mark and Norway.
in the fighting alongside her countrymen.
the
Nazis
of Den-
the
ed.
Turkey Criticises Nazis ANKARA, Apr. 9 (Reuter)-AU She helped carry off Polish Turkish circles here strongly criticise Germans who were to be execut-
German action. They say
Her participation in the realised that a tightening of and deadly effect on Germany hence by reliable witnesses. the blockade would have had a rapid "Polish atrocitics" was "proved" Without the leaders "under a Satanic spirit hearing her defence, the court have undertaken another mad and sentenced Sophie to death. desperate adventure which will in- disputably dig their
graves
deeper,"
Own
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Swedish Press On British Mine-Laying
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter). The
Willi Frischauer
SHANGHAI THREATENED
(Continued from Page 6.)
As the number of foreign residents, and therefore the number of voters, tends to decrease under the present disturbed conditions, the threat
to
no people with whom Britons had Stockholm "Social Demokraten" con- foreign interests is only 100 apparent. THE HAGUE, Apr. 9 (UP) who are now treated with the most ble that Germany's repeated violations
more in coinman than Scandinavians,siders it psychologically comprehensi- A Japanese council and A Japanese controlled police force legislating for It is officially announced that cruel, brutal and savage onslaught. of international law should have an International Settlement housing all military leave has been can-The war had blown up and who knew brought about shnilar uction on the some 30 or more different foreig celled.
where it could turn next?
other side.
nationalities, would be humorous if it It is also true that
disaster. Indeed, in the English were nut also whereas the Germans' ruthless Harbin and elsewhere, whose last methods consist of attacking cargo Shanghai, it threatens to be bitter residence for so many years has been steumers.
Furthermore. Sweden
...tragedy. must not PARIS, Apr. 9 (Reuter)-An forget that Germany recently
All the little bușinesses—restaur-
ile sald the Government Is
official communique issued here to- mines in Swedish waters in a manner ants, millinery, furriers, tailors, cine- assembling "all the facts and circum-ay says that artillery Dre was heavy seriously inconventencing neutral mas, night clubs cte--which their stances."
ACTIVITY
Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull,
WASHINGTON, Apr. 9 (UP), The WESTERN FRONT mining is harmless for Norwegians the case of the Russian refugees from has issued a statement indicating that the extension of the Neutrality Law to Norwegian waters may be expected.
has
on the Western Front for the 24 shipping. hours ending yesterday afternoon. There Was also firing along the
Both sides have carried out long
Generally Quiet
WASHINGTON, Apr. 9 (UP)—It Paul Reynaud, M. Edouard Dalidier, is authoritatively stated that Rhine.
the accompanied by M. Corbin, Admiral American Scandinavian Line Darlan und General Kdeitz,
ordered two of his chips in Norwegian distance reconnaissance nights. waters the only ships under the American Dog there to leave im- mediately.
*
*
*
Wireless
.
on-
In Full, Agreement "The Council met to consider the situation resulting from the German invasion of Norway and Denmark.
"The representatives of the two STOCKHOLM, Apr. 9 (Reuter) countries reviewed the whole post- The official German tion and
decided, in tull agreement nounced this afternoon that German upon the various measures, military planes landed at air bases in Southern and diplomatie, to be taken to meet Norway. this latest ucl of German aggrcasion." His Majesty the King recolved Mr. Chamberlain at Buckingham Palace 10-night.
Nazi Envoy Sees Molotov
(UP)—A
STOCKHOLM, Apr. 9
stales report from Oslo
that two German pursuit planes shot down a four-motored British plane near the Oslo airport.
·
·
PARIS, Apr. 9 (Reuter),-To-day's communique says that it was a quiet day generally on the front from the Moselle to the Rhine.
There was some infantry fire long the Rhine on to Upper Alsace.
DUTCH CABINET HOLDS MEETING
WAD
AMSTERDAM, Apr. 9 (Reuter), The Dutch Cabinet held a special meeting yesterday. Although there
official comment on German aggression on Denmaric and Norway, there is no doubt that the Dutch people are deeply stirred by the news.
laid
scraping and saving has brought them, will, be a total loss, and they
Into will be driven forth
i world
And this to a lesser extent will be the fate of Britons, too, for most of those who live in Shanghai have been there for a number of years and have
STOCK EXCHANGE which has no place to offer them.
HOLDS STEADY
-
Stock Exchange remained steady in that city.
LONDON, Apr. 9 (Router)The invested all their earnings or savings
despite the Northern European de- velopments.
At first, prices were precaution- arily lowered, but a partial recovery subsequently toole place, and
quotations were mostly only
the
slightly below yesterday's close.
Scandinavian Issues were nominal but no selling pressure was visible.
The extension of hostilities bul- lishly Influenced the free comunodity markets. Tin, rubber and cotton were all very firm on general buying. Wall Street was irregular and were subsequently higher.”
NEW YORK, Apr. 0 (UP),—Marine Insurance Companies have withdrawn ali war risk Insurance schedules an cargoes to and from Norway, Sweden BERLIN, Ápr. 9 (Reuter).-As-' and Denmark.
message the cording to a Moscow
It is believed that the underwriters
Icave is being granted to troops. PARIS, Apr. B (Reuter)-A secret German Ambassador there had a are preparing a complete readjust-
Holland is reported to be confident session of the French Senate, origin-. long conversation with M. Molotov ment of rates for Scandinavian that it cannot be over-run in the ally scheduled to meet yesterday, ins
shipments.
same way ns Denmark,
been postponed until this afternoon.
to-day.
No
Lawrence Impey
France Stabilises Domestic Prices
PARIS, Apr. 9. (Reuter),—Presl- dent Lebrun yesterday elimed a num- ber of domestle decrees including one to stabilise the prices for three months and .nnather for controlling French exports to neutral countries, The other decrees covered denth penalties for trensonable activities
gnat the army or tatlon.
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