PRESS COMMENT
DANGER OF THE ENEMY WITHIN
LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter), -One feature of the German Invasion of Norway which has attracted special attention is the use of Norwegian Nazis with in the country.
"The Time" heads an article with "Quislings Everywhere" and goes on to explain this by saying that there
country are Quislings In every
primed have been Europe who beforehand to prepare for Naz) inva- sion.
of
"The "Glasgow Herald" says that Russion Bolshevism first developed this system which the Nazis have now developed.
Powerful Antidots
Both "The Times" and other papers see the Alled milltary action as a powerful untidote for fear among the neutrals of the Nazi threats.
"The Times" also comments that Rusala has done Germany a bad turn over this because the Allies could not have sent a trained expeditionary force so quickly if one had not been prepared for Finland some months "The "Daily Telegraph" points out that only fast week the Nazi Foreign Minister, Joachim
ago,
Ribbentrop, forces or
von had said that the German would see to it that ND Briton Frenchman showed his nose in Den-
mark for the rest of the war.
BRILLIANT R.A.F. RAIDS ON NAZI BASE IN NORWAY
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miles out at sea from the fires which had been started in corller attacks.
Over Stavanger a red glow suffused the sky and awcraft could be seen blazing Bercely at the southern end of the aerodrome.
Direct Hits Scored
Direct hits were obtained on run- ways, heavy bomb burst close to the civil aerodrome and the control lower, and another started a fierce
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April 17, 1940.
WESTERN FRONT DELUDING A Look Through
French And Nazi Raids
PUBLIC
Nazis Kopt Ignorant
Of Narvik's Loss
LONDON, Apr. 18 (Reuter).--The
The
Telegraph
50 YEARS AGO
April 17, 1890.
It "no news is good news" für is a
Allied Troops Score On German public are still being told jewelled-in-eight holes issue. There isn't
Both Occasions
that
that the Allies huve not landed in វ៉±1 Norway and that Narvik is still German hands although the German LONDON, Apr. 16, (Reuter).propaganda squad is enreful to hint
Official statements maintain message from Reuter's cor- that something is afoot. respondent, who is with the the situation of the Germans in the French Army states that three far north is unchanged but they go a highly on to say that the Allied ships are Aided by the light of the moon small columns staged
German standing, ready for ur attempted the bombers traversed the acra come successful raid on a
tanding In successive waves destroying air-position west of the Vosges.
Way For Bad Nows plited buildings. They craft and the surface of the aerodrome with They captured some prisoners, Gomb craters.
fire nearby.
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Preparing
By delicate steps the Nazis are pre- paring the way for the bad news,
Meanwhile it stressed that the German Navy is meeting with dif
A single thing doing in town.
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I may be interesting to mention that since the opening of Moj, one of the "new special expert porn" at the com- mencement of the year, two steamere have loaded 6.300 tons of coal for Bingapore and six steamers left the saine parl for
fongkong with 11,300 tons.
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Journalism in the East is not all brer
and skittles. The other day the "Straits Times suspended publicntian in favour of influenza, then a yogo paper find a turn we haven't been well ourselves; and the editor of the "Bangkok Times" thus plends for sympathy-We must beg the lanlenty of our friends for any shortcomings in our present issue. We are in n bad way. and have been so for the last ten days. Inflammation of the kidneys, liver com
to Inside the past isel n hand hand struggle occurred. On per- ceiving
this the German artillery shelled its own position without re-culties in an attempt to prove that plaint and a had touch of fever are rather
Germans gard for the lives of the different
who were fighting there.
The ground defences put up an opposition and the searchlights strove vainly to hold the bombers as they approached singly from angles to. faunch the attack.
The light anti-aircraft batteries set up a barrage over the centre target. Despite opposition from the round defeners all the British aircraft re- turned to the bases safely.
Falso Naxi Claims LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuler)-An official Air Ministry report states, the German High Command falsely alleges that five British aircraft were lost yesterday. It claimed that two ily- Sunderland Lockheeds were shot down in atlacks on Stavanger and # ing boat was destroyed.
of "No aircraft was lost in y yesterday's attacks on Stavanger and no lying bout is missing..
"Two of our aircraft which were
How foolish that bonst reads to-day.engaged on a reconnaissance The "Dally, Mail" says that Ribben- over the North Sen yesterday
trop is accustomed to swallowing his own words but until now he has not
had to swallow them so quickly.
Threat To Balkans Commenting on the sudden influx of German tourists into the Balkans. "The Times" says that it is a gross violation of International good man-
men were. ners under which these given diplomatic passports or papers stating that they were attached official misions.
to
In Yugo-Slavia a number of arresta have been made of people suspected of being connected with the Gestapo. "The Times" comments. that the Yugo-Slavian police seems to be alert as the police of Turkey where the paid agents of the Reich have taken on the guise of harmless busi-
bassinet.
D%
Floods Damage Buenos Aires
Three-Day Rainstorm
Costs £200,000
not yet returned,”
"IRREPARABLE MUTILATION"
OF NAZI FLEET CONFIRMED
light
have
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into secret session only on the reports by the Army, Navy and Air Force Committee.
The secret session on general policy was postponed.
German Version
BERLIN, Apr. 18 (UP).-"Narvik was and still is in German hands". says the Gerinan High Coinmand's official communique to-day.
of
"Possibly British troops have land- ed at Harstad which is north Narvik but this has not endangered the German troops at Narvik,
fritish afternoon "On Monday destroyers opened an aimless fire on Narvik harbour birt, owing to strong German defences, the British made no attempt to land in or near Narvil:
BUENOS AIRES. Apr. 18 (Reu-harbour," the communique asserts.
ter)-Damage estimated at £200,000
was done by floods in the low-lying rls of Nuenos Aires as the result of
a three-day rainstorm.
Troops, Bremen and the Police were gatled out to fight the floods.
The city's electricity supply parli- ally failed, plunging Jurgo areas in darkness.
BRITISH TROOPS OCCUPY FAROES
FROM PAGE ONE
give them knock-out blow there very easily."
An aerodrome was louded and number of planes were destroyed.
Many wooden huts_in_the suburbs collapsed. Many people are home-the Jess and many cattle and horses were drowned.
Narvik is useless anyway.
This, of course, is far from the case for whoever holds Narvik holds both the inward and outward routes to the iron ore mines.
more than one's share of the 1 of this itre coming altogether-but when added to this comes a strike among our com- positari, bur cup of angulah is expected to averflow.
The increased unhealthiness of the positions on the Western Front con-
We are at present setting up this paper trasts
relative strangely with the
with one man and an apprentice, whilst calm of those positions in front of
The capture of Narvik has been
the liar writes the leader and the Luxembourg and Beiglum where confirmed by a special Norwegian "local" with his head wrapped up in tre. We hope this short explanation will in strange atmosphere of expectancy broadenst from the D.B.C. which same way serve as an excuse for our lav prevails. The men are always on the alert whilst transports, armoured reveals that matters of detail have al-Ing no report in this issue of the cricket match, as our reporter was engaged cor. been arranged between ready cars and tanks are in position ready Allies and the Norwegians.
reeting proots and our only compositor detained both days at our bedside, minte for instant movement,
For instance the Norwegians have tering lee and plasters and powders and accepted British and French coinage all the other nasty things ordered us by
our medical attendant. Truly while prices have been fixed for
say, "This is a time of woe, billeting rates at the British level.
British Sector Attacked LONDON, Apr, 16, (Reuter)-The Germans launched an attack against sector of the British Maginot Line carly to-day.
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the
More Sops For Reichlanders LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter),—The This news has been telephoned by German Press has been encouraging Reuter's correspondent who is with its readers by talking about the the British Expeditionary Force. military and air bases Germany will The attack was preceded by "have in Norway from which to bumb whistle and the crash of shell fire making a rearward barrage.
The German troops then advanced through darkness but the spirited de
Britain.
Actually Stavanger is the only properly-equipped military field.
Military observers point out that fence
put up by British Infantrymen ja is futile to threaten air raids from trave them back.
Je base which is continually under Six Germans were found
dead. attack.
The British suffered some ensualties. IL 15, of course, quite likely that
Attack Repulsed
war.
the Germans are seeking new bases PARIS, Apr. 16 (Reuter)--To-in Norway, but it is also quite likely day's communique says that on the that the Allied Expeditionary Force part of the front held by British has its plans well laid. The Allied troops the
launched enemy
an buses in Norway may well become attack, prepared and accompanied by important and strategie factors in the artillery fire.
The attack was repulsed. The Enemy suffered serious losses,
In the region of the Saar, artillery fired an enemy organisations. There was activity of our VC- connaissance units to the east of the Vosges,
nu
LETTERS
'Erbert 'Iggs Again.
To The Editor,
The "Hongkong Telegraph."
deer mister ediler,--corlumme if you wants a bit of sport you wants to go darn the honkong postoffice to cash a money order.
abart two munths ago old off baggs got o mo, fer arf a crown (alis one of these ere remittance me yer rends burt out cast) so we goes darn the ale po ter eash it. well we ad ter tork to a lot of
them sunburnt blokes darn there an arter abart two hours one of the blokes sez, we carnt ave the cash becos the confurmashun pint arrived.
so alf an me keeps on goin darn
Sirens Shriek In Sweden
Air Raid Alarm At Stroemstad
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" STROEMSTAD. Apr. 16
(UP). For the first time, the air raid alarm was sounded in
we
may
The Canadian Paetde Hallway Company repudiatre any convection with George Francis Train and other round the world racers. When its new steamships lake their places on the Pacifc next year, they sny Anybody will be able to beat the record by a week or more.
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1 have the authority of the Vatican to announce that the Pepe would consent to art as inediator in the simultaneous dis-
armament of European nations. The ques
tion was put directly by the "Herald" correspondent to-night and the answer was equally direct,
Leo XII bas taken a bold stand. Ite holds in the existence of immense armies which are draining the wealth of Europe and inflicting great muffering upon the inasser, 19 anti-Christian. The Ger- man Emperor wrote an autograpli letter inviting die Pope to send an Ambassador to the Berlin inbour conference.
In reply, the Pope sent an autograph letter saying he could not consent unless his representative was given precedence aver all the delegates. Then the Emperor wrote another letter urging the Pope in the interest of mankind to take part in the conference so far as he could, and ot least give it is moral support. To this the Pontif has warmly responded,
His Holiness recognises this as in gregi opportunity for the church to put itsell at the head of the world: wide reform demanded by organized labour. He holds hit the nailons must adopt the principles church in the of Christianity and that only power competent to Ural with the tremendous Issues involved in this social and industrial movement.
cannot accom.
The German Emperor has frankly ad- mitted that governmanised Christianity plish much unless
comes to their aid in this crisis.
25 YEARS AGO
April 17, 1015. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam states that a Constantinople communique
Stroemstad to-day from 9.10 to says the E-i has been sunx to the Dar- 9.25 a.m. local time.
danelles- and the three officers and ci men of the crew of 31 were rescued and Brils: bombers captured, including the former
Vlee Conrul at Dardanelten. northwards direction of
Eighteen heavy German were observed nying the along the coast in Oslo.
However, the planes kept outside territorial waters.
Complete Blackout STOCKHOLM, Apr. 16 (Reuter). An Air Raid Precaution scheme for Sweden came into force yesterday. It covers the whole country and not just the south west.
All A.R.P. workers are standing by.
The "Dolly Mall" correspondent at Sofia states that Dr. V. Radoslavolt, the Pre- Powers, mirr. bas acknowledged the possibility of Bulgarin tatning the Entente owing to Germany's refusal to deliver muninna paid for, or to make an advance on the Apri luan as agreed.
10 YEARS AGO
April 17, 3030. In the House of Commons, Comdr. Ken- worthy asked whether, In view of the successful conclusion of a riparille naval treaty, it was proposed to proceed with the Singapore naval se, especially the repairing the largest battleships.
Lord Lothian expressed the belief that Greenland clearly comes within
Monroe Doctrine, being within there-twice-a-week-reguler-but-the All-the-ports-in-south-west-Sweden provision-of-facilities for docking and
bloke always sex nuthin dain until are closed to foreign shipping. the Western Hemisphere.
'yesterday we goes darn and we backs a winner
the
Lord Lothian predicted that navicert system might be extended to the Pacific in order to prevent sup-
BRAVE WORDS BY ples frorn the American Pacific coast
BELGIUM
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BRUSSELS, Apr. 18 (UP) Speaking in the Senate to-day, Foreign Minister Speak reiterated cannot Belglum's neutrality. "We accept any suggestion entailing the abandonment of the route which the Government has chosen," he declared.
He said that Belgium wants pence chiefly so that she will not become Europe's battlefield.
He said, "The destiny of Belgium then would be more tragle than for any of the belligerents. We follow with emotion Norway's efforts, since she had been pacifle and loyally neutral."
To Fight On One Condition BRUSSELS, Apr. 10 (Reuter).- Enthusiastic cheers were accorded M.
reaching Germany via Russia.
Mr. Hull's Statement WASHINGTON, Apr. 18 (Reuter). When air. Cordell Hull. The U.S. Secretary of State, was used at a Press conference to-day whether the United States would extend # tectorate over Greenland, he said that he knew of no plan to do so,
pro-
He, however, cited the President's recent description of Greenlund as land of the Western Hemisphere, thereby iraplying that Greenland comes within the scope of the Monroe Doctrine.
REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT
FROM PAGE ONE
he required for the cold cilmate..
Paul Spank, the Foreign Minister, ined was the special type of engine oil a speech in the Senate in which emphasised that Belgium would de- fend herself if attacked.
"One condition on which we should go to war would be to save our in- dependence," he declared,
The impossibility of living on the country necessitated food supplies. being sent with or after the troops.
It is emphasised that conditions do not allow of a large army being land-
if Belgium were dragged into war.ed in a few days. The British Com-
she would undergo hardships
do
more mand will have to build up its tragic than those of any other bel-force gradually. ligerent nation. He pledged to
Belgium that his utmost to spare misfortune, which she did not de
serve.
Naxis Interned
Admit Allied Landing LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuler)-The landing of Allled troops in Norway was admitted by the German Wire- less to-night.
It was stated that "Allled troops
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH BRUSSELS, Apr. 10 (Domel)-It probably landed among points ut is understood that the Belgian Gov-Harstadt, 50 mlies north of Narvik, eranment is establishing an asylum but in this district, the movement of for political offenders at Ruysselede, troops Is severely
in western Flanders,
FIGHTING SPEECH BY
PREMIER
FROM PAGE ONE
meek and peaceful or however harm less, can be safe unill this mad do is destroyed.
restricted by mountains and snow. So no military imprtance can be attaoched to the
Italian Ignorance
A
Mr. Alexander replied that the matter Continuous Stream Of Planca
required a very careful review in the STOCKHOLM, Apr. 16 (Reuter).Bght of the treaty we are hoping shortly will be signed by the Naval Conference. This review would be undertaken with as ittle delay as possible, and in full con- sultation with the Dominions Governments concerned.
Oesterdater
the blake sed to all wote yer name and nlf tells im then the bloke continuous stream of German sez wat yer actress and alf tells im planes is passing over then the bloke sed who sent yer the en route to Trondheim, states a re- money and all tells im then the bloke port from the Norwegian Telegraph Sez wols the senders nidress and Agency. when alf tells im
AP-
Many of these planes have we gets shoved | along to amuvver bloke wot makes parently taken off from Danich buses. alf write is name all sorts of ways a bags alt bages alfred baggs umpteen
blinkin tunes until alf gets is dander U.S. TO CONTROL
up an wants to op over the counter becos he thort the bloke was avin
im un
ITS IMPORTS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
has
thine we finished it was time to ave sum supper 50 we takes the two bucks wat nif got an goes darn ter WASHINGTON, Apr. 10 (UP) see ole dutch where we ad sum luvly The U.S. Treasury Department
ordered all Customs officials to supper in big mugs with a steak as big as a collision mat ter help it along recognise, for Customs purposes, only an we cum ter the conclooshun that if the official rate of $4.0314 little ole winny churchill wants to pound sterling, polish ole adolf off e orta serve the
ads plenty of ub beer
but be careful if you ever goes darn that way mister editer sex reers its ugly cadumme you orta been there in the blackout
yores trewly
ERBERT IGCS
SOVIETS' NAVAL MANOEUVRES
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Black Sco.
to
It is understood that this measure has been taken in order to prevent large British imports as a result of the depreciation in the unofficial rate of the pound.
extended
Comdr. Kenworthy asked if the position was not very much altered by the on- nounced British policy of looking to the eventual disappearance of the battleship. "Who is the use. then," he asked. "of building battleship docka?" Me, Alexan
would be der said no useful purpose served by discussing that at present and declined to endorse Mr. Churchill's EUR- gestion that there be no alteration of the Government's existing policy for an Im- perial Conference in the autuma.
The trial of ten members of the German minority organisation. Deutschum Bund. against at nydgoszoe, for conspiring Poland, has resulted in sentences of a month to a year, varying from conône- ment in a fortress to the beneft of the First Offender's Act. The Court Found exteriuating circumstances. the
5 YEARS AGO
April 17, 3035. of Nations Counell tas The League passed a rezolution condemning Germany for the violation of treaty obligations, anti has appointed a committed to devise *conemle and financial penalties, by means of International action. against future treaty violators. At the same time it heard M. Maxim Livinoft declare that Germany a dreamed of revenge and conquest. The vote on the condemnatory resolution was unanimous. There was only one. abstention. Denmark. Even Poland voted with the majority.
Argentina, Chile, Mexico. Spain, Turkey, Italy, France, Dritain, Russia, Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Australia and Portugal approved the resolution.
to
The order is also Canadian and Newfoundland dollars und to Austrailen, pounds,
Cable And Wireless Increase Dividend
, Litvinoff, the Itussian delegate, at- templed to produce an amendment pro- LONDON, Apr. 18 (Reuter)-Onviding for the punishment not only of MOSCOW, Apr. 10 (UP)-The the Stock Exchange to-day the main European but of all treaty violators.
quiet markets France and Italy, blocked the amendment 1Jowever, the former allies, Dritain, fenture of to-day's Soviet Black, Sen Fleet to-day began was the sharp advance of Cable and ir John Simon asserting: "It would manoeuvres designed to repel an Wireless ordinary stock from 61% to weaken the
should not eremy attempting to penetrate the on the announcement that the spread our efforts. We
over a wide field.” A. idivinoff also accused Germany of ther- total
thing hopes of revenge and conquert, distribution of the year is four The Russians are using Sebastopol per cent, compared with the 34
**All states loving peace have à right to arms to protect their security. But per cant. of the previous year.
should arma be granted to a nation which Of the commodilles, tin was firm-
is not merely seeking revenge but is nixo er owing to netive covering induced chertafung unlimited territorial ambition?" by Indications of reductions in ware- house stocks,
as a base.
Herring Fleet To Put To Sea
AMSTERDAM, Apr. 10 (Reuter).--
HOME, Apr. 10 (Reuter).-Only the Itallun, and of course the Ger- The Dutch herring feet is going to man, public seem to have been kept sea again, but there is only half the In the dark about the Allied landing Beet owing to minefields in the North In Norway.
Sea, according to the "Handelsblad."
Wall Street was irregular,
There will be a dance at the Cheero Club to-night at 8.30 p.m. Music by the Omega Dance Band. This band played last week and is excellent. The Italian people were still with- out news of this landing yesterday
LONDON, Apr. 18 (Reuter)-The All servicemen and their wives are morning. The "Popolo di Roma" and British Mercantile Marine Services welcome. other papers gave a lot of space to Association has opened its member- reports of German forces reaching ship to Danish, Norwegian and Polish "Germany has made many miscal Norway. They state that the situa-masters and officers serving under the culations but none greater than this.tion is still improving in favour of British flug.
This war will be won by the the Germans. spiritual forces of the world as much
Germany's Miscalculation
a by the material power of their brave defenders.
LONDON, - Apr.
10 (UP)—Mr.
"I appeal to you with confidence to Neville Chamberlain stated 10-day give us your aid to crush the powers that he had no intention of resigning of tyranny and wickedness for ever." the Premiership.
LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter)-It is oficialy announced that at Aprli 1 the official cost-of-living index figure
Her four engines pounding rhythmically as she swept in from ile ses, the Oriental Clipper Pan-American Airways new paS- senger-carrying giant bulit especially for 11 Trans-Pacißo trade, accomplished her first fight troni California to liawali 10. day.
Closer Supervision Of Foreigners
(Reuler), BRUSSELS, Apr. 18 LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter).—Mr.
decided to Neville Chamberlain is not now ex-The Government has pected to make a statement on the lighten measures for the supervision progress of the war store Thursday, of foreigners.
Foreigners entering the country LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter)-It legally since the end of March will was 70 per cent, above the level of is omeially announced that the re-be expelled, while supervision will be
are open to suspicion. July, 1914 compared with 79 per cent.gistration date for the 27 Class will exercised over those whose activities u1 March 1.
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