SUBMARINE LOSSES
Britain Forfeits Only
Sevon So Far
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter). -Since the beginning of the war Britain has only lost seven of the 57 submarines she then had.
This figure includes the two Intest losace of the submarines Tarpon and Sterlet, which were reported last night to be overdue,
One of these seven submarines was sunk a result of an accident.
This is a remarkable figure m view of the many dangerous operations which the submarines of the Royal Navy have been called on to perform.
Heavy Damage Inflicted
The damage they have inflicted in well ilustrated by British Admiralty figures which show that in the last three weeks the Germans have lost 40 transport supply ships.
Of these 28 were sunk, another was scuttled, one was set on fire and another 10 were hit by torpedoes and probably sank,
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
There have also been an unknown Hungary As Tool Of Hitler Intrigue Propaganda Ministry and pur-
number sunk by mines in Skugger
Rak.
The Germans themselves admit officially that they have lost 11 ships but claim that these were all small ships carrying 'not over 300 men. They claim that the total loss of men could not be more than 3,000.
and
Unofficial German sources neutral sources, however, believe that the Allled mines and torpedoes have taken a much greater toil of transport supply ships and that troop losses are in the thousnude,
R. A. F. Pilots
Decorated
Brilliant Work At Stavanger
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter).-The announcement is niade in the "London Gazelle" to-day of awards given to Air Force officers who participated in the attacks on the Stavanger aerodrome and seaplane base in April.
NAZI ATTEMPT TO CONTROL DANUBE
PARIS, Apr. 30 (Reuter).-Diplomatic circles here expect that Germany will shortly create a pretext for the
dispatch of gunboats to strategic points on the Yugo Slavian and Rumanian reaches of the Danube.
The first attempt to attain this ubject was foiled on April 17
when Hungary, Yugo-Slavia, Half
Rumania and Bulgaria signed an agreement in which each State was responsible for policing its own part of the Danube.
But Germany's hand is seen here in a new Hungarian proposal.
The proposal suggests that the policing of a sector comprising the Irongate Narrows shall be entrusted to an International Squadron under a
which deẞnition
would include Germany.
A bar to the D.S.O. was given to Wing-Commander Basil Edward Rumania and Yugo-Slavia have Embry who took part in two success already definitely rejected Bungary's ful attacks by a squadron of 12 planes.
In the first attack one of his engines failed before he reached the objecitve and in the second attack he suffered frost bite.
He Got Through
Flyink Officer William Henry Edwards was awarded the Dis tinguished Flying Cross. He piloted one of 12 planes, and reached and attacked the target despite a heavy snow storm and "heavy" anti-alrecaft, fire.
When returning he attacked and hit
proposal. replied.
yet
Germany
In Depths
Of Despair
NEW YORK, Apr. 30 (Reu ter).A surring of feeling Among the German people s reported by Mr. William Russell, of the United States Embassy in Berlin.
Mr. Russell returned recently to the United States,
Although 50 per cent, of the people were hoppler since the invasion of Norway and Den- mark, he said, the other 50 per cent. were in the depths of des-
Bulgaria has not
Bulgaria's Policy BUCHAREST, Apr. 30 (Reuter).— The Press gives an exceptional wel- come to a statement by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, M. Popolf, that if
pair. of Bulgurin's neighbours are threatened by war Bulgaria will do nothing to aggravate the situation.
any
This is regarded in political circles here as an important milestone on the road to Balkan unity.
The papers point out that this is the first time that M. Popoff has de- finitely stated that Balkan solidarity
a Dornier seaplane. The following is the basis of Bulgaria's forelm
day he piloted one of six aircraft polley. which went to attack Stavanger
nerodrome and seaplane base.
The weather was so bad that five
of the aircraft were compelled to abandon the task but Flying Omeer Edwards
got through and attacked
the objectives. He - nlso-obtained- valuable information,
'St. Louis
Nose Out
Not many Germana think that they will win the war.
U.S. STOCKS TO
BE SOLD CANBERRA, Apr. 30 (Reuter) Australian shareholders in 10 United States companies and one Canadian;
THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS issued recently by the German
poris to show the Nazi Fleet at sea. But I was taken before the ill-starred Norwegian adven- ture. Domci photo.
Statement On Norway
Premier Hopes To Speak This Week
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter).
May 1, 1940.
HOT R.A.F. GOLF
AIR RAID
Fornebu Becomes An Inferno
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter). -Last night's nir raid ол Fornebu started shortly after midnight and lasted over an hour.
Numerous high explosive bombs were dropped and bursts were scen spreading across the landing ground, Attacks Prossed Home
In the absence of the moon, parachute Bares were dropped to facilitate observation,
Strong
opposition from gun bat- teries and searchlights developed, but all attacks were pressed home and considerable damage is believed to have been done to the airport and mircraft.
alreraft, failed to
Опе British return.
New Leak In Blockade
Nazi Plane Services
With Neutrals
LONDON, Apr. 36. (Reuter).—Mr. R. H. Cross, the Minister of Economic Warfare, was asked in the House of Commons to-day what steps he was taking to check aerial trame to and from Germany, especially over routes leading from Spain and Portugal, and connecting with Pan-American trans- Atlantic routes to the United States.
Mr. Cross replied that as aircraft do not land in Allied territory in the normal course of their journeys it is dimcult to check them without some arrangements with the neutrals con- cerned.
The possibilities are being In the House of Commons examined. to-day, Mr. C. R. Attlee, leader Mr. Cross added that he certainly of the Labour Opposition, asked was not satisfied with the position and that he was doing everything be Mr. Chamberlain whether he could. would be able to make a state- ment on Norway.
The Prime Minister said that he desired to make a statement as soon
as possible and, while not wishing to be pledged, he expected to be able to make this statement this week.
HITLER WILL KEEP QUIET
Mr. Attlee said that while they all No May Day Harangue
recognised the need for care in giving information while operations were in progress, he expressed the hope that the Prime Minister would give the fullest possible information at the earliest tiine possible.
Mr. Chamberlain replied: "That is my intention."
Tributes To Gallant Men
LONDON, Apr, 30 (Reuter).- peditionary Force in Norway were Tributes to the gallantry of the Ex-.
This Year
For the first time since he come to AMSTERDAM, Apr. 30 (Reuter), power, Hitler will not make a speech to celebrate Labour Day.
The only speech scheduled for May
1 is by Rudolf Hess, Deputy Fuehrer, to members of the Krupp Works at Essen..
The speech is not expected to contain any sensations.
HIRED MERCHANT
VESSELS
re-
paid by the British Press yesterday. agreement on the tariff hire of
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter).----An The "Yorkshire Post" condemns quisitioned merchant vessels has been company have been ordered to dis irresponsible criticism of the cam reached, according to a statement by pose of their holdings of speelfied paign and says that one must consider Mr, S. Hudson, Minister of Ship- dollar stocks within six months and to lodge the net proceeds in the New what is being done in the light of the ping in the House of Commons ia- York account of the Commonwealth great dificulties involved.
The paper praises the heroic work The transactions
of the Allied troops who are gravely should realise handicapped by the Nazi advantage in $5,000,000 and the owners will re the alt.. NEW YORK, Apr. 30 (UP)-The ceive the equivalent Australian value.
Evan Nazis Paid Tributo
A Distinguished Flying Cross has Yankees
also been awarded to Flight-Lt. Peler Wooldridge Townsend who shot down an enemy aircraft over the North Sca in April. This was his third success.
Japan And The
Far East
Seeks To Guarantee
Its Status Quo
New York Yankees were again de- feated in the American Baseball Lea- gue to-day, being nosed out 2-1 by The St. Louis Browns,
The complete scores were:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
·
St. Louis
New York
Chicano Boston
Cleveland Philadelphia
n. 13. E.
Bank.
Saturday Shoot At
Stonecutters
| The Daily Mall" comments that h German communique on Monday had to pay tribute to the stubborn re alstance of our forces.
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"The Times" says that the focal superiority which the Germans live
so for had in the air does not justify Lively Session Of
the exaggerated claims put forward by Berlin,
For instance, the German air force falled to prevent the landing of Allied TWENTY-EIGHT MEMBERS at- Lended the shoot at Stonecutters on troops. But, continues the paper, it Saturday last, Conditions were quite is now highly necessary to overcome
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TOKYO, May 1, (Reuter),-Japan may open negotiations with various Detroit countries for defensive agreements to Washington prevent Far Eastern countries from becoming involved in the European war, the "Miyako Shimbun" reported Philadelphia
Pittsburgh to-day,
Brooklyn
The paper understands that the
NATIONAL LEAGUE
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in Far Eastern countries having direct or indirect relations, with Boston. various European'. Powers and to Chicago provent their becoming involved in the conflict
12TH. HEAVY. REGT. WIN ARMY SPORTS
light proved very bad at 600 yards.
"A. C. Chon, H.K.P.R., won the nett
this superiority.
Stock Exchange
spoon for the aperture aight class SWEDISH BAN ON ment for United States securities re-
score of 97. The nett spoon for, the Open Sights was won by L/Sgt. J. D. Remedios, HKV.D.C.. who scored 90,
Leading scores on Saturday were: APERTURE SIGHTS
.. 200 800 600
It'cap.
yds, yes, yah. Total, B.I. A.C. Chan Ser..... 33 23 11.
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter).-On the Stock Exchange to-day, gilt-edged stocks and Indian loans were bought on investment and support owing to the release of funds following pay- eently requisitioned by the authorit- Ics.
Elsewhere movements were gular, but gold-minings were finally STOCKHOLM, Apr. 30 (Reuter),brighter on stronger support, Wall Street was irregular.
FOREIGNERS
In a radio broadcast to-day a decrea was announced that further districts in Sweden were closed to foreigners.. The ban extends to the island of Gotland and certain parts of Stock- holm province, Gothenburg province except Gothenburg town, and the dis 31trict of Jamiland provinces which is opposite the Norweglah town of Trondheim.
The New York-St. Louis game was St. R. J. Heap Ber.... 19 33 34 00 postponed on account of rain.
Classification
Of Ponies
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PAY VISIT TO THE WEST FRONT
PARIS Apr. 30 (Reuter)-—The 25 29 訂 Hon. Mr. Norman McLeod Rodgers, 20 25 81. Minister of Defence in Canudo, and the Hon Mr. Vincent Massey, Canadian High Commissioner in Lon- don, yesterday visited the Wealem Front.
They drove to the British Heuds quarters from Paris.
The following alterations and ad- GATHERING - 135" POINTS, 12th.
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5gt. M. F. Rushman Ser, 21 Mine. Jas Fletcher 7- ing, the finals of which' were held at
Australian ponies.-Fair Chance 1/Cpl. 3. b. Xavier 6 .... 21 the Polo Ground, Kowloon, yester and Franklin to "B" class; Comedy Mr. W. Glilman Bez. Ti day. Second place was taken by Star, Maple Star and Spring Time to P***
T. Young S 8th. Heavy, Regi.. and third by the| "C" CLASS.
Ple. N. C. Ferreira 'ië 25 Middlesex Regiment:
dr. 11 B. June 3. 29 A. M. Xavier 9.. 30 (N) Winner: of Nett Spoon. (H) Winner of Handicap Spoon. Winner of (N) or (H) will have his handicap reduced by one point.
China ponies-Clember and Dia- Mrs. A. E. Grazett, wife of Major-tinctive Time to "A" class; Hurricano Gen. A. E Grasett, presented the to "C" class; March Brown and Star-.
let to "D" class,
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LONDON, Apri 30 (Reuter)
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This Month's Programme
Thè, programme for May at the
Italian Cabinet Meets To-day
the
Kowloon City ranges is as follows: ROME, Apr. 30 (Reuter)—Signor Playing away, Morton beal Clyde by To-day--Spoon and practice shoots Mussolini will preside over 3-0 to-day in the Western Section of at 300, 500 and 000 yards, commencing Cabinet on May 1.
the Scottish Regional soccer leagues, at 1.48
League Rugger
LONDON, ADI. 30: (Router),—In
the English Rugby League. to-day. Keighley beat Huntlet by 21 points to
11.
p.m.
It is announced that the Cabinet
May 8Spoon and practice shoots henceforth will assemble on the first: Int 200,
200, 500 and 600 yards, comunene-day of each month.
Political circles beilove. that to- ing at 1.45 pm.
May 15 Spoon and practice shoots morrow's meeting will deal with negotiations between Britain and at 300, 500 and 600 yards.
Russla, Yugo-Slavia and Russin and trade talks between Britain
and Italy,
an
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