BOMB SINKS IGNORED ORDERS
H.M. SHIP A.A. Cruiser. Victim
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to obey the order to surrender which was given by King Leopold,
They were now Aghting in the north by the side of the Allied forces.
Of Nazi Attack LONDON, May 31 (Reuter). The meeting, which wap semi-
Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Bombs. Bombs, And
More Bombs
-The Admiralty announces that lomeial, was held in a French pro- Amazing Performances
tlons.
the anti-aircraft cruiser Curlew vincial town. It was at this meeting Wag sunk during a bombing at- that the Senators and Deputies were tuck off the north coast of Nor-informed of the Government's ac
Despite the Informal character of About 400 survivors from the the meeting, the atmosphere was such cruiser arrived to-day in a port in that it will stand out in the annals
of Belgian Parliamentary history. north Scotland,
way.
The Curlew, a sister slip of the Coventry, was completed in 1017 and had a displacement of 4.200 tons. She carried a normal complement of 400 men, which presumably means that nearly all her crew were rescued, TheGurlow and Coventry were against aircraft, armed specially carrying ten 4-Inch A.A. guns, two multi-M.G.. eight Lewis and four M.G. guns,
Demonstration Of Gratitude An enthusiastic demonstration of gratitude towards France was a feature of this moving and memorable meeting.
By The R.A.F.
June 1, 1940.
DREAM FOILED MESSAGE TO "It's a good thing
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was silent, was full of soldiers who
were fast asleep,
All along the way, the people of England stood at lovel erbasing and waved fo the men.
Another observer reported that
every man still had his rifle although their uniforms were often rags and
some wore blankets,
Their steel helmets were crumpled or riddled.
LONDON, May 31 (Reuter), The Air Ministry announces
Men, women and children of the tea, cigaretten, enkes and other food. that throughout yesterday and town thrust into their hands muge The supply of food ran out, so boys Last night relays of RA.F. hombers maintalaed their pres-with barrows hurried to other parts sure on the enemy's, lines of of the town. They returned shortly
with more food.
Want To Have Another Go communications. T
Bridges, tonks, motorised
All the men spoke of their deter- The meeting of the Belgian Parlia-columns and troops were sub-mination to have another gu at the ment was held at Eimoges. The jected
intense bombing Nazis,
One Sapper described how he and mayor made a speech of welcome in attacks, which facilitated the his comrades had tackled German which he said: "Let us hope that withdrawal operations of the tanks although they only had your dear Belgium may again be strong and free mnd that by the vice Allied armics, These two ships, originally sister-tory of the Allies freedom may not ships to the Curucos, were recon-disappear from among mankind." structed and re-armed in 1935.
A tremendous demonstration of gratitude towards France followed, tears in their Many Belgians had eyes.
112 Lost In Glowworm LONDON, May 31 (UP). The Ad- miralty announced that 7 ofeers and 100 ratings were lost when H.M, de-
Bunk stroyer Glowworm was April 8,
on
to
One of our aircmft is missing. Bombing operations have been con- tinued with great intensity throughout the day.
Volvers.
They jumped on the sides of the tanks. When the tank-crews sow the revolvers come through the eye- slits they shouted "Kamerad" and surrendered.
There was no time to take them Dun-prisoners so they left the crews with
their tanits which they dismantled.
Offensive Patrols Formations of our fighters main- tained offensive, patrols over the kirk area yesterday. Weather con- ditions were unfavourable and there was a marked decrease in enemy air the Allies untuctivity.
Presidents of the Chamber and the Senate and M. Pierlot, the Prime Minister followed ali expressing The missing are presumed to be Belgium's determination to continue dead. One officer and 30 ratings are the struggle with reported to have been taken prison-freedom was restored. ers by the Germans.
Britain Will Stand Four Square
Inspiring Broadcast By Mr. Greenwood
Cries of "Long live France" and "Long Live Belgium" were raised.
The Belgian Parliament unanimous- ly voted a motion declaring them- selves in agreement with the Goy-
and morally Impossible for King Leopold to reign.
ernment in regarding it as Judically
Capitulation Condemned The notion, which was unanimous ly voted by 89 Belgian Deputies and 64 Senators, condemned "the capitulo- tion regard which King Leopold took the initiative and for which hie. must beur responsibility in history." They expressed respect for those LONDON, May 31 (Reuter).
who had fallen for the defence of -The full force of the enemy's | Belgian independence and paid hom- blows has yet to fall upon us,ge to the Belgian Army "which has If and when it does, Britain will suffered an undeserved fate."
They affirmed their confidence in stand four square, unwavering Belgian youth "which before long and strong in heart," declared will show our colours again in Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Minister firing line."
the
They also addressed to their cum- Without Portfolio, in a broad-patriots in enemy-occupied Belgium cast address to-day.
their "warm and brotherly sympathy" and said they were certain of their unshakeable patriotism,
your
Mr. Greenwood, who is in the War Cabinet of Five, added: "Therefore, I say to you and yours: Put forth your whole strength, forlify spirit, guard your honour, and to your prayers add performance.
"Emulate the magnificent prowess of our fighting men. Lel their courage be yours, let their example Inspire you for the fulfilment of our high alms,"
Biting On Granite
Hitler was biting on granite, Mr. Greenwood went for while we shared with submerged people their love of liberty, we possessed what they did not-mighty resources nol yet tapped and canalised in support of the war effort.
The motion proclaimed a firm re- solution "to devote all the forces of the Belgian nation and its Colonies to continuing the struggle agalus! the the side of those powers, invader by who immediately replied to the ap- peal of attacked Belgium, until the soil of that country was freed."
Unshakeable Confidence
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They concluded by expressing deep gratitude to the France and Britain "who admitted in such a brotherly munner the refugees to their hearts" and reaffirming their unshakeable confidence in the victory of right and hour.
150 Hitler can draw no picture of a
nation riven by internal strife and torn by petty dissension. He will see a people so grimly determined and so, certain in their hearts that evil must give way to good that they will turn every reverse, every defeat, in- to seeds of future success."
AIDES-DE-CAMP- “TO 0.A.G.
was pointed out that as only some Deputies and Senators, represent- ing under 50 per cent. of the Belgian Parliament, are now in France, it was impossible to obtain a two-thirds majority which is necessary for con- stitutional changes.
The following ofeers have been appointed to be Honorary Aldes-de-n Camp to
to His Excellency the Omcer Administering the Government:
One Dornier bomber was shot down. To-day, the patrols continued, Reports so far received show that our fighters have destroyed 12 enemy nircraft and damaged three others.
Apart from these activities over
Flanders and the battle area to which
the main effort of the RAF, was directed, our heavy bombers last night carried but offensive operations against military objectives in north- west Germany.
LOxiliary Unit Scores
The BEF. also had to deal with
Afth columnists who fired and sniped 'ut them.
Many of them were in Allled uni- forms.
CONGRESS
President Asks For More
Defence Dollars
WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuter)-President Roosevelt to-day submitted to Congress the Supplementary Emergency Pro gramme which involves "overTM $1,000,000,000,
He asked for action without delay.. This latest enlargement, he said, had become necessary owing to the "almost incredible events" of the past fortnight in Europe and particularly
as a result of the use of aviation and mechanised equipment
"Aa long as a possibility exists that not oria continent or two continents but all the continents may become in- volved in a world-wide war," he said, "then reasonable precaution demands that American defence be made more certain."
Queen Reviews The A.T.S.
Makes An Appeal For More Members LONDON, May 31 (Reuter). A Belgian ollicer who arrived in-Her Majesty The Queen-yes- England hud been ordered to hand terday reviewed a parade of 100 over his revolver. He refused. "We members of the A.T.S. She was are going to fight on," he said, "and received by the General Officer there are hundreds of Belgian soldiers Commanding the Eastern Com- mand and the Director of the
of the same opinion."
The returning troops passed through London to-day. There was a steadyA.TS. stream of them. Many were going un sliort leave.
ITALY AND THE WAR
May 31 (Reuter) Among the RAF units who are dis- Unguishing themselves at the front is an auxiliary squadron whose
pilots learned to ly during the week-ends, Up to the time of the German In- vasion
of the Low Countries, they EN FREE WORD <-- had only received the usual training but since then they have brought
"a sensational down 45 enemy planes with several ing was to prepare
announcement." nore possibles,
These circles are of the opinion that Most of the pilots come from the west of England. One, however, is should such an announcement come from New Brunswick in Cunnda.it is not likely to concern Italy's Another is a famous young British participation in the war. Davis Cup ployer.
Each of the men have brought down at least one plane.
Fate Of Gen. Prioux
Headquarters Have No Information PARIS, May 31 (Reuter).- The German claim that General Prioux has been made prisoner could neither be confirmed nor denied in French military circles here to-day.
No information has been received from the General Staff of the North- ern Army about Generni. Prioux.
Communique From Proux was with those of his troops
Dutch-Consulate-
The Consulate-General for the Netherlands in Hongkong has received telegram from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands in London, stating the Royal Nether- tands Government have
empowered
It is noted, however, that General
who were most gravely threatened the rear guard.
"Dunkirk Still Hold-
A military spokesman claimed to- day, that Dunkirk was still strongly held, abundantly supplied and encr- sctically commanded.
The flood walets surrounding Dun- have constituted more than a
kong Volunteer Defence Corps; Mr.
Naval anti-aircraft guns, both P. F. Fung, St. John Ambulance As-Committee, 27, Leadenhall Street, anoat and ashare, as well as squa- sociation and Brigade; Mr. T. O. London, to act as custodian of cargoes
ve; and interests of all ships owned by drons of R.A.F. fghters, whose bases Ts'o, Hongkong Police Reserve; and Subadar Major Hoshiyar Singh, 1st purties in occupied territory. The in Britain are only a few minutes flight away, have literally banned the Kumaon Rifles; Subadar Major Jagat Committee will get in touch with re-
the German Singh, 8th Heavy Regiment, Royal presentatives and captains of in-alr over Dunkirk to
planes. Artillery; Risalder and Honorary terested parties.
Captain H. A. de B. Botelho, Hong the Netherland Shipping and Trading serious obstacle.
Lleutenant Feroze Khan, Royal Indian
Army Service Corps; Mr. K. A. Bld-
mead, Hongkong Pellee: Flight Lieu London Christening
tenant N. W. Wright, Royal Air Air
Force; Acting Sub-Lt. T. M. Parsons. Of Dutch Princess Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force:
Lt. J. P. Gunner, Royal Navy; Second LONDON, May 31 (Reuter).- Lt. B. A. Fargus, 2nd Bin., The Royal Irene, the younger daughter of Scols (The Royal Regiment); and Lt. Princess Julion and Prince Bern G. P. Ferguson, Hongkong Volunteer hard, was baptised at the private Defence Corps.
GENERAL EXODUS
OF AMERICANS
WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuter). The State Department has disclosed that there is a general exodus of Americans from the Mediterranean breit,
It is stated that the liner Washing- ton, which is evacuating Americans from Bordeaux and Lisbon, may call at Genon if there is further accom- modation
The liner Manhattan, Genon to-morrow for the United States, is led to capacity.
Germany's Claims In Pacific
TOKYO, May 31 (Domei).—Ques tioned regarding the newspaper re- port that Germany would demand the return of her former colonies, in chapel at Buckingham Palace lo-day. the South Pacific following the ter- Her Majesty Queen Elizabell acted mination of the European war, the as a witness and was one of the god-Foreign Office spokesman declined to parents along with representatives of make any comment on the basis of a the Dutch Navy and Dutch and newspaper report. Netherlands Indies' armies.
Pending clarifention of the atitude towards the particular issue by re- authorities "we are just sponsible watching the situation," the spokes- man-added.-
King George and Queen Wit helmina were present at the cere-
nony
Urges U.S. To Enter War
'NEW YORK, May 31 (UP)-Rear
Admiral Yates Stirling, retired, in a speech here to-day, urged the United States to enter the war.
activity?"
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Mussolini has repeatedly phasised that he alone will make any momentous pronouncements.involving action or abstention from action uny by the Italian Government.
She follows:
"Women of the Auxiliary Terri- torial Service, I am very glad indeed to have been able to come here to- duy. I congratulate you on the very smart appearance of the present parade. The great variety of your activities, of witch shall hope to see many an example this morning. whether in the cook-house or offices, molor cars or ambulances or essential work of tele-printing or switch-board operating, tells of the great value of
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your service to the army.
Need For More Helpers "Any woman who can be spared from her home wishes F overy woman wishes to-day to make some contribution to the task before us, can be sure that the and all
will Territorial Service Auxillary welcome her and use will be found for her goodwill and skill, whatever
There is a rumour that 11 Duce has informed President Roosevelt that heit may be. intends to stond by his pledges to Hitter.
It is believed that this arose out of a conversation between Il Duce and the American Ambassador some weeks ago.
There is no question of a fresh statement having been made during the past few days.
Swiss Ultimatum LONDON, May 31 (UP).-Sugges- are being increasingly heard tions that Germany and Italy may issue dc. ultimatum to Switzerland manding the right of passage for troops to France,
an
Portuguese Premier
Is Knighted
"The need for more helpers in very great to-day, and I should like to think that many hundreds who are able to offer their services to the country will follow the example of those I see before me to-day, I wish you all good fortune in the adnitrable work you are carrying on.".
Rewards For Gallantry
45 British Airmen Decorated
LONDON, May 31 (Reuter).—A alight indication of the magnificent work done by the R.A.F. is given in LONDON, May 31 (Reuter)-In the latest of awards issued by the connection with the 800th anniver Alt-Ministry-and-contains-the-names- sary of the Portuguese Independence, of 28 officers from Flying Officer to Wing Commander who received the the celebrations of which are to open W on June 1, His Majesty has conferred Distinguished Flying Cross, and 17 knighthoods on Dr. Antonio de non-coms and men from Leading Aircraftsmen-ten of them--to Flight Oliveira Salazar, Portugues Prime
who received the Dis- and other representatives of Sergeant,
Pond her oversens posses- | tinguished Flying Medal.
sions as a special indication of Bri- tain's friendly interest in an occasion of such
great significance Britain's ancient ally.
U-Boat Activity Starts Again
No fewer than ten of the recipients were
Indio. and
born or educated In the to Dominionship of the British Empire |
LONDON, May 31 (Realer)—A U-boat has sunk three merchant ships off the Spanish coast within the past few days. The first was a 4,300-ton Argentine grain ship from Uraguay, whose crew was left to get ashore the best they could.
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Order (M.B.E.), Military Division, was conferred on Pilot Officer E. A Wiekenkamp, missing and believed killed in action. He was born in Nebraska and was educated in the United States.
THIS IS WHAT JAPAN SAYS
SHANGHAI, June 1 (Domei) ‚—A Japanese Embassy spokesman here The incident has aroused angry on Friday charged that the mission- demonstrations in the Argentine, ary appeal to Washington against the
bombings The second was a French lobster Chungking
constituted fishing boat, the Julienne, whose meddling with politics and miscon- crew is now safe. The third was a ception of the meaning of "justice British oil tanker, the Telesa, which and humanity."
ulti- has been towed t. Vigu. She was The bombings are intended shelled and set on fire.
mately to bring peace to China and improve the welfare of the Chinese, Crows Rescued. MADRID, May 31 (Reuter)The the-spokesman said, and therefore. remaining 14 members of the crew of the "Japanese authorities are basing
consideration the Argentine ship Uruguay, which their actions on a was sunk by a German submarine justice and humanity for greater than 130 miles off Cape Finilstierre yester-that conceived by missionaries."
the The spokesman said that In day, have been picked up and are
event of missionary activities nasum- now on their way to Corums. The kingdom of Norway, with the The crew of ten of another U-boating a hostile character, probably "It exception of the northern provinces victim, a French lobster fishing ves-will be encumbent upon the Japanese (Nordland, Troms, Finmark and sel, Julienne, sunk oft Cape Finis-authorities to reconsider their post- Svalbard (Spitzbergen), the kingdom terre, have also arrived at Corunna on."
Southern Norway "Enemy" Territory
He said, "Amerien must choose of the Netherlands and the Grand An announcement In to-day's quickly because no time can be last. Duchy of Luxemburg are to be re- Government "Gazette" states that A monster is at our gates. Spiritual-garded as areas in enemy occupation. His Excellency the Omeer Adminisely, America is in the war. Why not tering the Government has dispensed with the services of Sub-Lieut. George Fish, Warrant Officer James Hose and Warrant Officer Young a members of the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force,
Charles
Battery Sergeant Major E. Mosen and Lance Corporal T.S.D. Whitley,
Gilt-Edged Stocks
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PEACE NOTICE BROKEN
St
This notification, which appeared The glass pane over the Hongkong in to-day's issue of the "Government Peace Group's notice outside Gazette" does not apply to the John's Cathedral, being the inscrip- Netherlands dependencies.
tion "O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us Thy Peace," was broken yesterday. The Follee have had no report of the matter, but it is stated that the culprit was a woman,
WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuter). The Lykes Brothers Steamship Company of New Orleans has applied LONDON, May 31 (Router)-On to the Maritime Commission for per- of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence the Stock Exchange to-day, gilt-mission to sell to the Bank Line Corps have been awarded the E-edged holdings rolled late after Glasgow, and transfer to the English elency Medal.
early easiness. Indian Government Registry the vessels Western Queen, bonds were steady,
West Harshaw, West Quechee and Industrials were irregular while West Cobalt gold mining shares were marked
Mr. S. L. Lloyd has been appointed Tower on lack of support. 2
Trading was very quiet owing to to act as Organiser of the General natural caution on the part of in- Group for Essential Services in the vestors.int
Hongkong Defence Reserve, during the absence of Mr. J. K. Bousfield.
Mr.
II. O. Wallington, M.A. (CANTAD), has been oppointed Prin-
cipal of King's College,"
Miss I. L Morgan has been ap pointed to be a Nursing Sister on probation.
Wall Street was 'firm:
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NAIROBI, May 31 (Reuter)-A special unit composed of European elvillans exempt from milltary ser- vica is being formed in Kenya to deal with parachute troops and Fifth Columnists.
of
COPENHAGEN, May 31 (UP). —It is ómelally snnounced that Gen- eral Kauplsch, Commander of the German airforces in Denmark is re- turning to Germany shortly for rea- sons which have not been divulged.
PARIS, May 31" (UP)-It is announced that ex-King Melally Leopold of Belgium has been stricken off the roll of the Legion of Honour in which he ranked the Grand Cross,
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ROME, May 31 (UP)-It officially announced that beginning to-morrow, laundry soap will
Italy. rationed throughout
Mr. J., S. McKenɛlo has been en- Mr. F. E. F. Booker has been ap-rolled in the General Group for pointed to be an Assistant Superin-Essential Services of the Hongkong tendent of Polles.
Defence Reserve, i-
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