Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
May 13,
1940.
Fascists Set On Briton Anti-English Demonstrations Englishman Chased
In Rome Street · ROME. May 12 (Reuter), Anti-British posters appearing
on walls in Rome led to an in-
NAZIS REPORTED ACROSS MEUSE RIVER AT TWO POINTS: BELGIANS RESIST
Nazis Lose 100 Planes
In Day
ALTHOUGH THE POSITION IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND THIS
BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuter). MORNING IS OBSCURE, THE GERMAN INVADERS APPEAR TO HAVE -More than one hundred Ger CROSSED EITHER THE MEUSE RIVER (CALLED THE MAAS IN HOL-man acroplanes were shot down over Belgium to-day by the LAND) AND POSSIBLY THE FAMOUS ALBERT CANAL.
Allica nir forces.
R.A.F. Taka Toll WITH THE B.E.F. SOME-
(Reuter)-Seven German bom- bors before breakfast, and three enemy fighters this afternoon is
Router reports that they have succeeded in effecting a crossing over the Meuse some miles north of Liege but the message does not state whe- WHERE IN FRANCE, May 12 ther the crossing was offected north or south of the Albert Canal.
cident yesterday when an If the latter, as claimed Engilshman who tore down by the Germans them- Officer Blows Himself Up With Bridge the record achieved by the
selves, it would appear
WOB
poster Blackshirts.
sct upon
by
This Englishman was with
that the famous Albert OFFICIAL STORY OF three friends, Including an Canal defences have
Englishwoman and an American. He was chased into a hotel.
Official Protest
When Sir Charles Neel, the British i Minister, intervened, an anti-British poster was stuck on his car but it
was removed after he bad telephoned the Italian Foreign Omce.
been flanked and are BELGIUM INVASION
therefore compromised.
Another Reuter message
British Hurricane squadron manned by ex-auxiliary pilots, sometimes called "week-end" airmen.
The squadron only recently reach- ed France but within 30 minutes of its arrival shot down a raiding Heln-| kel.
One pilot alone damaged four enemy airerafl,
Three twin-englued Messerschmiltis Hundrandten fighters were
later
LONDON, May 12 (Reuter).—Broadcasting to the reports that the invaders Belgian people this evening, the Prime Minister, M. have crossed the lower
Lubert Pierlot, gave an account of the military situation destroyed. The other machines were Albert Canal by a bridge with all frankness and truth.” Vatican Which links the Maastricht
Activity of Fascist extremists was
also evidenced by the burning of a number of copies of the
organ, "dascrvatore Romano," in the
aireet fast night.
Bundles of copies of this Impartial
were bought up nowspaper
by mysterious persons as soon as they reached the newspaper kiosks in order to
to prevent them from reaching the public.
tricht.
U.S. PLANES
After saying that he trusted that publle opinion would Tengue highway with Maas-keep that calm and firmness which is required by the circumstances," M. Pierlot said that on Friday, the enemy was Cuarded By Famed Fort unable to penetrate Belgian territory at any point on any con- This highway is guarded by siderable scale. the famous Ebenaymael fortress
Thorough denolltlons immediately which held out against the 1914 carried out everywhere along the Demonstrations Continue
German invasion for nearly frontier checked the entry advance SPECIAL TO THE #TELEGHAP
The Germans bul yesterday north of the Albert LONDON, May 12 (Domel). The three weeks.
Canal the ekomy succeeded i recrudescence of anti-British demon-claimed, yesterday,
crossing because the officer charged strations in Italy had a sequel totaken this fortress.
to destroy two bridges next
perial day, when the British Government
Maastricht was killed by an ludged a protest with the Italian Gov-
bomb
crnment.
Denumstrations continued through- out Rome yesterday.
were
Cx*
the
to have
The crossing of the Meuse north of Liege was effected at the identical point where the
• Germans succeeded in pushing across the river just over a quarter of a century ago.
to
This caused a delay in carrying out the order with the result that the enemy occupied the two bridges und crossed them with motorised forces,
Herole Sacrifice
Later, however, a Belgian Officer'
up with
Italian newspapers were virulent, and asserted that the Allies violating International Law In tending Allied naval patrols in
A later Reuter message re- Mediterranean.
ports that the enemy have had Rome Protost ONDON, May 12 (teuter)-It is some success in the "Limberg penetrated the German lines, reached In authoritative ofreles in Appendix" (where the Dutch, the mine chambers and blow himself bridge. heroically London that the British Ambassador Belgian and German frontiera sacrificing his life in the accomplish- In Rome has asked the Italian Gov-meet) and in the Maastrichtment of his duty.
for an explanation of the area. ernment Incident in Rome on May 11 in which
The fact that they are concentratbridge left at his disposal. members of the British Embassy staff
this he attacked Belgian Across Ing the brunt of their attack in this are reported to have been molested.
uren would indicate that they are troops with It is further learned that he hon been instructed by the British Gov-attempting to distente co-ordination, tanks and aircraft.
to
ernment draw the attention of the Italian Government to the unfortun ate impression likely to be created by posters of an anti-British charac- ter.
Press Reactions
tence system.
one
FOR NAZIS? PARIS, May 12 (Reuter). -The radio here announces that news has just been re- ceived from Washington
that a considerable number of American planes destined for France are being de. livered, including fighters of a speed unknown, to Ger man military aviation.
PROTECTION
Thus the enemy had only BY ALLIES
an enormous mass of
between the Dutch and Belgian de- Belgians Had To Withdraw
Despite the fierce resistance they troops lud to offered, the Belgian withdraw as far as Tongres.
severe
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so riddled with bullets that their safe return to Germany is considered extremely doubtful.”
CALL FOR UNITY & COURAGE Stirring Appeal By Primate
LONDON, May 12 (British Wireless)-Preaching at Can- terbury Cathedral, the Arch- bishop of Canterbury made a stirring call to the nation for unity and courage in the face of the dangers which threaten it.
Referring to the fact that the full force of war might at any moment reach the people's own doors. Hils Grace sald; "The hour has come. It has struck and with it cornea the testing of the nation.
the
Challenge Thrown Down Dutch West Indies "By the invasion of Belgium and Holland, following quickly on the in- Action Explained
vasion of Denmark and Norway, the ruler of Germany has thrown down a Thrust Towards Seat
LONDON, May 12 (Reuter).challenge to peace and freedom of the Correspondent in the afternoon they counter-It is emphasised in authorita- whole world. It is the spirit of the Reuter's Military states that the frontier here have attacked with their motorised forces tive quarters in London that the people that must rise to meet
challenge. always been regarded as indefensible and aircraft, but although
despatch of an Allied force to "Let the whole nation stand behind from eastern attacks but points out losses were inflleted on the enemy, that the Germanns have not achieved the Belgians could only bring his ad Curacao and Aruba in the West the King's forces on zen, land and in Indies was decided in full agree-the air with Indomitable and un- vance to a halt.
with the Netherlands daunted spirits. In the evening, the German ad- ment A thrust towards the sea between
vanced elernents were near Varennes, Government to ensure that then human history, can we doubt that "At the present momentous time the Dutch and Belgian defences
During the whole time, the Belgian would, however, expose the German! flank to attack from the south where Command took all steps required by Governor has at his disposal the forces of ex, whe
the situation.
Isufficient forces to prevent breaking the peace of the world,
sabotage of the refineries.
LOWLANDS any strategic surprise.
INVASION PROTESTS
LONDON, May 12 (Reuter). The Berne "Neuézuercher Zeitung" says: "Gormany's re- petition of a well-known comedy with its shameless reversal of roles will deceive no one. Instead the general feeling will be one of disgust at the unscrupulous- ness of this manoeuvre."
It with
Low
the B.E.F. has now taken up its pre- arranged positions.
Advance Checked When the enemy reached the Bel- gian troops new positions, they were stopped.
The Belgian Frime Minister, 31. Paul Spaak, admitted to pressmen yesterday morning that the situa- ilon "is serious,"
"We are faced by a greal army," The latest report, added M, Pierlot, ho said.
pected."
Despite the energetic action already taken by the Governor, it is consider rd essential that additional forces should be immediately available to cope with any emergency.
As soon as the Netherlands Govern-
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are now
overthrowing the freedom of nations
and of free peoples, scorning truth, and trampling on justice and mercy are arrayed against everything we can conceive divine will and purpose to be?"
At the close of the address, the
for the
states that the enemy nowhere rement is satisfled_that_
at security is fully Archbishop led the congregation in "A terrible battle is only to be ex-sumed his advance.--M-Pierlot-
mentioned that about 100 German established or such additional forces prayer for the leaders of the Govern with courage and Allied ald is a-morning.
"The Belgian Army is fighting planes were brought down since there available, the British and Frenchment, for the forces and ready most effective
"The Belgian Government is cer- faluly not leaving Brussels: that is out of the question."
Lively Encounters
Big Nazi Losses
forces will be withdrawn,
Britain And The D.E.I. LONDON, May 12 (Reuter) Authoritative circles state that Ifs
In continuing, M. Pierlot said the Mujesty's Government have previous- Belgians and Allles have taken partly expressed their interest in the In important aerial engagements maintenance of the status quo in the
ince morning and had inflicted heavy Netherlands East Indies. losses on the enemy.
This attitude remains unchanged
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The *New York Post"
says: "President Roosevelt expressed the sentiments of Bl overwhelming
A Belgian communique says: majority of American people when
"Lively encounters have taken he condemned the brutal and un- Be cond
place along the majority of the Many violent enemy attacks on the and they have no intention whatever Invasion of the provoked
positions occupied by our troops who fortifications of Llege had been re- of intervening in the East Indies, nor countries before the
Pan-American succeeded in standing their ground pulsed. The forts were covered with has any suggestion been made from *Scientific Congress.
any quarter that they should do so. desplie the action of enemy armour- German corpses. "He answered the question; Can
From various points on the right
N.E.I. Loyalty
Leung Lau, 20, baby ameh Americans live it the Allies are deed units supported by aircraft.
"A French counter-attack against of the Meuse in the province of BATAVIA, May 12 (Reuter)Aployed by Mr. A. E. P. Guest of answered feated? He
enemy motorised units was success- Luxembourg, superior enemy forces loyal message was broadcast by the Embankment Road was this morn- straightforward "No."
ful, a great number of enerny tanks attacked the Belgian troops who, Netherlands East Indies to the home ing charged before Mr. E. Himsworth "Coming from a man who hates being destroyed.
after resisting heroically, withdrew country
at the Kowloon Magistracy with war as much as he hates Fascism,
according to plan.
The fog was the message: theft of a blanket, the property of this was highly significant."
"We are proud that you in Holland Mr. Guest. Her husband, Hung Hol have resisted the enemy so fiercely. 31, and Li Lou, u 38-year-old Jade: Never before have we had better maker were charged with receiving cause to die for or to live for. Long the
The charge the stolen property. live the Fatherland."
was withdrawn against Li and he was dismissed.
"An enemy attempt to cross the Albert Canal by boats falled,
"Numerous aerial bombardments were again carried out on the rear of cur troops. Twenty neroplanes were brought down In Belgium during the
Shock The Sensibilities The "Sun" columnist, Dave Boon, shya: The Nazis choose to start a blitzkrieg against Belgium and Hol- land in a religious season sacred today."
T.U.C. Approves millions. They go out of their way to shook the sensibilities.. Those
LONDON, May 12 (Reuter).—The whom the Gods would destroy they first make dictators, and the sound action of the Labour leaders in joln- from heaven as of the rushing of a the Government has mighty wind is not from Hitler's air fcets, but the rising Indignation of
civilised world,
The French motorised forces had attacked the enemy in Luxembourg.
Enemy parachutists had been drop- ped near Brussels and elsewhere. They were being rounded up and hunted down.
Sergeant Hill sold a search picket was working in Reclamation Street on Saturday morning when Hung] passed with a parcel under his arm.
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Policy Unchanged LONDON, "Very Satisfactory"
May 12 (UP),—It k1⁄2 authoritatively stated that British "The Allied advance," he said, "Island French troops will be withdrawn been op- very satisfactory."
from the Dutch West Indies as soon proved by a joint meeting of the
He asked his hearers not to believe es the security of the Dutch colony This was opened and a blanket with] Trndes Union Council National any unconfirmed rumours, as for has been fully established. · Executive Parliamentary Labour example, rumours that the Govern-1 British policy regarding the status | found, Party.
ment intended to leave the capital.fque of Dutch colonies remains These rumours were absolutely false. changed.
The Government asked the people
You would think that Adolf would
A statement Issued after the meet- stop dragging out that old alibt about the Allies being about to do the in- Ing records approval of the decision of the leaders "In their efforts to vading first. Any moment now von Ribbentrop will have a White Paper strengthen the machinery of Govern- with a bedtime story about the Bel-ment for the purpose of bringing the glans and Dutch belog in deadly peril war to a kitccessful conclusion. from everyone except the (iermans." Standard Formula
Parachutists Rounded Up BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuter)- The officials here are calm, Over 100 parachutists were dropped round Brussels this morning but they are dealt with,
There were several_nir.rald worn-
hot to lose their composure.
We have bear the shock of this formidable army which is 0D-| posing us," he wald, "but the milltary situation is not compro- mised. As was to be anticipated, It is not free fromm dimcult moments.
Bo Confident, Exhortation
un-
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
One of the three Chinese who were injured on Friday after noon when a car driven by Mr.
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Given Blankets Previously Mr. Guest said that no permission had been given to Leung to take the blanket out of the house. She had been employed by him for the past six years and had a very good character.
Leung said Mr. Guest's unele had previously given her come blankets. She had no intention of taking the present blanket but had wrapped blanket, to her husband saying that up by mistake. She had given the
C. H. Douglas, of the Public he could use it if he felt cold but
Peak return it.
some blankets to Leung.
Mr. Guest sald his uncle did giveļ
The "Gothenburg Nytid" bays: "It seems the Reich has adopted a stan dard formula for attacks on small nations. We believe that Germany cannot conquer Belgium this time
"If it has been resorted this is due Works Department, ran over an that afterwards, he was to wish and and that Germany took a fatal step Ings this morning and heavy detona- to the speedy measures of the com- embankment in Castle when against history's teaching, she tions were audible from the centre mand which was executed by the Road at Tsun Wan, has since tried to smash this proud people's of the city. Some thought they were troops with remarkable ability and right to live."
not bombs but heavy artillery sheila energy." falling on the Belgian second defence He concluded by urging his hear- He was Cheng Chi-kal, a foremen ers to follow the example of their of the P.W.D., who was seated besido Refugees from the Albert Canal gallant army which was valiantly Mr. Douglas when the accident hap- region are now appearing in Brussels, fulfilling its duty.
pened. He died at the Kowloon The city is quite calm despite the "Do confident of victory," he said, Hospital on Saturday, his back having sunny rumours which are flying and with the help of our Alles we been broken. round.
Economic Control Condemned
ROME, May 12 (Router)The Allies contraband control is being severely criticised again here by the newspapers.
This has occurred following the publication of a report by the Italian Bureau of Economic Warfare.
Signor Gayda, writing in the "Voce d'Italia, deseribes the control as "an open and brutal violation of every principle of liberty on the sea."
Laws of War Violated
THE HAGUE, May 12 (Router)-
shall triumph."-
died.
Two Pedestrians Hurt It was learned from the traffle au- thorities this morning that as the car
the embankment, The German invaders, both Iand tlon which expressly forbids such an crashed over
knocked down two men, Choi Sung troops and parachutists, have been action...
This violation of the laws of war and Chan Kum, who were walking on seen wearing Dutch uniforms, says
does not stand alone," add the state- the roadside in the same direction. Government statement.... Protesting against this, the state-ment."The Germans have not These two men received light In ment calle attention to Article heallated to put captured Dutch Juries, while Mr. Douglas was not Twenty-Three of the Hague Conven- soldiers into their front no."
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Mr. Guest: Very probable. Saying he was giving them the beneft of the doubt, Mr. Himsworth discharged Leung and her husband.
TO BE SHOT OUT OF HAND
PARIS, May 12 (Router),It is
PARISIENS WARNED OF PARACHUTE DANGER
PARIS, May 12 (Reuter)The Military Governor of Paris has officially announced that Germans requested averybody to exercise the utmost vigilance and report wearing any other uniform than their promptly the appearance of any parachutists or enemy aeroplanes fown who may be found in France
will be Immediately shot.
making attempted landings. "