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READY Italy's Throat Will
Be Answered
EAGER FOR FRAY
Near East Forces Well Prepared
Tuesday,
HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH
King Carol's Anniversary
Britain's Sovereign Sends Message LONDON, June 10 (Reuter), ***LONDON, June 10 (Reuter), -The Ministry of Information
-His Majesty the King had sent a message to King Carol of states that the preparations of the Allied Government regarding | LONDON, June 10 (Reuter).Rumania congratulating him on of his Italy are complete and that they "Reuters" special correspon the tenth anniversary will know how to meet sword dont on the Syrien-Turkish accession to the throne. with sword.
frontior, after touring Syria and In the struggle between civil-Lebanon, wires: sation and the pagan hordes of "I saw something of the formidable Germany, the Fascist Govern French forces that are not only walt- Enent have waited, to intervene but Individually almost hoping for action in the Near East. They at a moment of embarassment include, besides French conscript
the for, the Alles,
colourful Spahl and | troops,
dashing Circasian cavalry.
Arrangements Po
Perfected "A section of these Circasions form the personal bodyguard of General Eugene Mittelhauser, the French Commander-in-Chief in the Levant.
It is hoped by this anchivalrous and cowardly policy to secure for Italy such plunder as Germany wil! graciously permit her to have.
Contempt Of The World But what the Italians will in faci
"The forces are well spread out at experience is the contempi of the different parts of the country. Some world and the armed might of the are biliated in tiny villages, others two Empires which Itly has wan-are encamped in the rocky mountain tonly attacked.
ranges. All have been busy since the and This is to be a long war
Il outbreak of war in perfecting and will be fought on land and in the air completing preparations. with vast resources at the disposal of
"Morale is excellent. As one prepared for anything except perhaps boredom.""
I have watched with respect and admiration the efforts you have been making to preserve the independence and neutrality of Rumanie and 1 wish you continued success," said the message.
"It is my earnest hope that Rumanin may be spared the horrors of war."
Growing Collaboration His Majesty the King also refers to the growing collaboration between
and the Balkan' countries
their to resist aggression determination from any quarter.
"This entity of purpose is of supreme value at the present time." His Majesty alse expressed com- plete confidence in the outcome of the struggle and says: "We are bearing the liberties of mankind but we have never entertained the slightest doubt that we shall achieve a victory which will enable the peoples on this con- tinent to enjoy the peace of Justice and freedorn."
AUXILIARY NURSES
Lady Northcote Becomes
President Of Unit
Lady Northcote has honoured the Auxiliary Nursing Service by con- senting to become President.
The Chairman of the Medical (De- fence) Sub-committco announcesE with regret the resignation of Mrs. A. V. Peters as Chairman of the Auxillary Nursing Service. Mrs, Paters to remaining as a member of the service. Dr. D. J. Valentine,
appointed M.C., 1105. been
as her
Baccessor.
The following candidates satisfied the examiners in the First Ald examination held on May 14, and will receive their St, John Ambul- ance certificates in due course:
main
June 11, 1940,
NORWAY QUITS
Troops Removed To Others Fronts
London, June 10.
The Norwegian High Com- mand ordered a cessation of hos- lilies in Norway at midnight out Bunday. In a message to the nation King Haakon and the. Government stated that Norway would take her part on other fronts.
British, French and Polish troops have been withdrawn because the Allies have need of them on other fronts,
The proclamation saysThe King and the Government, in agreement with the High Command, have decid- ed to cease fighting in Norway and to move the fighting out of the coun- try in order to prevent further de- vastation.
"The Norwegian troops,.which, for two months, have been 8ghting courageously, are unable to obtain suficient supplies of ammunition and plenes and must abandon the strug- gle against a superior German force. The King and the Government, other fronts,
will efforts to drive out the Germans and restore the freedom of the Norwegian prople."
on
continue their
the Allies. It will be fought until Parisian told this correspondent, We very heavy burden in our fight for Lai, Sr. Francois d'Assise Li. Sr. Hambro, President of the Storting, i
the German menace is lifted Europe.
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There is no hope, therefore, of Italy obtaining great successes in a short while and at te cost,
She will be called upon for great sacrifices to Germany's advantage.
Decision Discounted
Islamic Reaction LONDON,
June
une 10 (Reuter).-The New York "Times war correspon- dent. Joseph Levy, writing from Calro, desertbes the reaction in Cairo to any attack from Italy. The Allied Governments, for some
observer Any
with a thorough time. have discourated Huly's decis-knowledge of Islamic religious psy-
B fon.
chology would not hesitate to agirm, that the most modern anrements, tanks Gestapo and CGPU methods. would have a
very slight chance against Moslem religious war be- entise every faithful Mohammedan sincerely and unflinchingly believes that dying for his religion is a sure road to Paradise.
The Balkan people will have noted -Mussolini's reassuring words in their
regard.
The axis Powers have been' pro- digul of such assurance as Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg have learnt to their cost,
Canada Declares War OTTAWA, June 10 (Reuter).--The House of Commons har unanimously against
voted a declaration of wor Italy.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Mac-
Mussolini is well informed about
New Church
House
King. Performs The Opening Ceremony
LONDON, June 10 (Reuter),
Mohammed and his religion he wouldThe King, as head of the think twice before making an air raid Church of England, to-day open- on Cairo,
ed the new church house in the A Great Disappointment Dean's Yard, behind Westmins
kenzle Kine moved the resolution, WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter).ter Abbey. declaring It expedient that the Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secre- Canadian Government should declare tory of State, sald Italy's entry into
The King wore his Field-Marshal's
Queen.
a state of war against Italy on behalf the war would prove a great disap-uniform, and was accompanied by the of the people of Canada.
Mr. Hanson, Leader of the Op-pointment to peoples everywhere and
a great human tragedy.
position, sccoded the resolution,
Know Where We Stand
In moving the resolution, Mr. Mine- kenzle King said that knowing where Italy stands has freed the hands of Britain and France for more vigorous action.
AMERICAN AID FOR ALLIES
Air. Mackenzie King added: "While the Allied world breathes
FROM PAGE ONE hard, it may truly be said that it breather more easily. During the
Tof
was made by President force pant several months, Mussolini was
address Roosevelt in his
at the like a carrion bird of prey. "We cannot stand idly by in face University of Virginia.
of this new threat to democracy."
The Senate subsequently approved the war resolution and then adjourn
cd.
Church's Mission
Ng Wal-fang, Chan Kwok-ngor, Wan Mui-long. Kwon Woon-ngor, Poon Kwal-fong, Chilu Man-sars, Hung Kwok Wal-chan, Sr. Alphonso Lui, Sr. Valentine Chan, Sr. Augusta Lu, Sr. Bernadette Lam, Sr. Ger- de Jesus Wong, St. Agatia Pun, Sr. Rosalie Tchan, Sr. Tam, Sr. Felicie Chan, Sr. Ephrem Cheng, St. Clemence Chow, Sr. Jose-
The proclamation adds that M. phine Tchtung, St. Marine Bernard Jeanne
and the Army and Navy support the Chong, Sr. Alphonsine Tin, Sr. Cecliia Joseph Chan, Sr. which has been enlarged and now Government, the political Easis of |**
Anna de Jesus Chan, Sr. Xavier de
includes representatives of all poli- Marie Tou, Sr. Marie Celine Tchan, tical parties, Sr. Suzanna Moun, Sr. Alfredine Tal, King Haakon arrived in a British Sr. Marguerite Chan, Sr. ch-part to-day aboard a British. warship mans Leung, Sr. Andree Joseph Tong, and was received by high Admirnitý Sr. Jeanne Marie So, Sr. Magdalena officers. Chan, Sr. Henriette Tsol, Sr. Veront-
Wong, Sr. Genevieve Wong, Sr. Ignace Lao, Sr. Fatrick Gallagher, Sr. St. Roch Wong, St. Marie Cecile Tsing. Sr. Clementine Leung, Miss Mabel Cecile Chan, Miss Rose Man, Miss Marie Wong, Miss Marla Rose Woy, Miss Kit Ling- fong.
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Home Nursing
Berch-
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The following candidates qualified in Home Nursing on winy 27 and will receive St. John Ambulance
cerul
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Lily
King Haakon and the Government oro at present in Great Britain. A proportion of Norwegian forces was also withdrawn,
The announcement of the with- drawal odds that the capture of Nar- vik enabled action to be taken to prevent the Germans using it for the export of iron ore for a considerable time. The troops and material from Northern Norway can now be used to greater advantage elsewhere in the main struggle to defeat the German attempts at domination, upon the outcome of which Norwegian in- dependence finally depends.-Reuter. Reuter.
Mary Campbell, Helen Elliott, Patricia Elliott, Magdalene Green-
Bloody Battle Ends wood, Audrey Camidge, Kathleen
Paris, June 10. Moir, Sr, Margaret Marie, Florence
The Germans had agreed not to Pacy, Helen Ho, Frances Dodds, They were received by the Arch-Dorothy Germain, Serafina Collinson, Interfere with the evacuation of the
Allies. bishops of Canterbury and York.
Gertrude Watson, Shellu Anderson,
With the abandonment of Narvik The buliding cost £55,000,
Helen Lade, Doris Cruickshank, Jessic Ректор, Gillian Feltham, the end is written to the bloodiest Florence Grimmitt,
Boisen, chapter of Hitler's invasion of Nor Violet Merriman, Апла Gressey, way. Germany seized Narvik tu Leslie Puckle, Winifred Grimmitt, months ago yesterday, Narvik being, Dorothy Goodban, Yvonne Ho, Ro- the vital terminus for from.ore from the Swedish mines at Kiruna and bln Summers, Margaret Parsons.
Gallvare. Naval and land fighting] Auxiliary Nurses who have com la belleved to have taken a heavy pleted their 96 hours hospital train-toll of lives. Before the British suc- ing, sinch the last published 1st, in-ceeded in capturing It, the German include the following:
garrison in Narvik withstood a seven weeks slege from land, seo, and air. that It is Authoritatively stated Janet Crawford, Bernadette Chan, Marion Chan, Betty Drown, Jessle Sweden did not participate in the Ewing, Phyllis Ferguson, Helen Jef-direct negotiations between Norway of feries, Gizella Kopezski, Vera Sim- and Germany for the capitulation monds, Majorie Tan, Stella Wong, Northern Norway, but the Norweglan Winifred White, Wong Man-kom, Minister in Stockholm acted as inter Wong Wan-chan.
mediary for the actual transfer notes between the Norwegian and Home Nursing lectures are com- German Ministers in Stockholm.
The capitulation gives Germany Hospital, at 5.30 p.m. Will applicants the possibility of occupying Europe's thus re- the northernmost sea coast, please send in their names to Hon. Secretary, Auxiliary Nursing foothold on the continent. The small moving-the-last-British blockendo Service, Queen Mary Hospital, as early as possible.
The King, in declaring it open, re- called that the foundation stone was laid three years ago by Queen Mary, He said: "I feel confident that the Church will endeavour, in these anxious days, to inspire the people with calmness and courage.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The President said the people und welcoming the King said: "We pray Government of the United States hudour majesties may soon be in the providence of God, rejoice in the seen with the utmost, urgent and victory whereon the salvation of the decision of the whole world depends, with the attain- grave disquiet the Italian Government to engage in the inent of lasting justice and peace." hostilities.
Italy's Vulnerability LONDON, June 10 (Reuter)--Mr.
The sympathies of the American Hugh Dalion, Minister of Economic republies lie with those nations which Wartare, in an interview, stated that are giving their lifeblood in combat Italy is most vulnerable to economic against the gods of force and hate. blockade.
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She
war material-oil. inetals, rubber, iron ore and coal. She cannot last Jong.
dependent -sources-for-ulmocl-overy-Important.
Once her present stocks are ex- hausted, she will become A gravei economic liability to Hitler,
GLORIOUS LOST
The Obvious Courto
Two obvious course would be pursued almultaneously, "We will
Allied Naval Power Unbroken
LONDON, June 10 (Reuter).-A extend to the opponents of force "United Press" syndicated article by the material resources of this Admiral Yates Surling says that with nation, andð at the same time will all its great advances in air power. haruess and accelerate the use of Germany has not demonstrated any ihose resources so that Wo our thing like superiority over naval selves in the Americas may have power. The British and French Acels equipment and training equal toare still easily able to maintain and any emergency,
blackade Germany; German merchant "All roads leading to the
Ac-shipping is silll of the seas, ond complishment of these objectives there are some indications too that must be clear of obstructions. The surface warcraft are improving their signs and signals call for full speed ability to resist air attack. FROM PAGE ONE
ahead."
They are keeping closed many lines President Roosevelt called on of transport which, in a long war, now be presumed that the altcraft Americans for effort,
courage, may well strangle Germany. carrier, HM.S. Glorious (Capt. G. sacrifice and devotion. D'Oyly-Hughes, D.RO, D.S.C.), the He related how the United States transport steamer Orama, the tanker Government had tried to swerve, steamship Oll Pioneer, the destroyers Italy from war and sold that he had New York Cut Off
Acasta (Commander C. E. Glassfurd) proposed that if Italy would refrain and the Ardente (Lt. Commdr, J. F. from going to war, he would be will- Barker) have been lost.
ing to ask for assurances from other
The communique announcing these powers concerned that they would losses states that no no, further In-execute faithfully any
greement formation has been received regard-made to effect readjustments desired ing the naval operations in connec-by Italy,
tion with the wihtdrawal communi Unfortunately, Mussolini was que, and as up to the present it has willing to accept the procedure sug- not been possible to establish com- &Csted, munication with certain ships, the Admiralty regreta Ust ̈ It must be presumed that these ships have been lost.
No Troops Aboard
From Paris
mencing on June 17 at Queen Mary
ITALY'S ENTRY INTO WAR
FROM PAGE ONE
British Government ever desired war with Italy, believing that there was no essential point of conflict between them or at any rate none that could not be settled by pacific means,
**The Allled Governments have re- peatedly made plain their willingnEGI to act on this agreement, freely made by Italy, and to discuss any dificulties between them.
to Italy.
NEW YORK, June 10 (Reuter) Radio and telephonic-communication- between New York and Parls stopped "Mussolini has deliberately chosen to tear up. that agreement and to un-early to-day without any indication
when it would be resumed.
plunge his country into war. He will the mis- It was pointed out that the Paris alone be responsible for
will bring transmitting station is 10 miles north-fortunes that this war west of the city.
Duca's Promises
"As to the Duce's promise not to attack the particular countries that he named, the world can judge to what extent his policy is purely op
and entirely without iscruple.
HITLER BECOMES PIOUS
BERLIN, June 10 (Reuter},—Hit-
Hence it is thought here that the interruption may be due to mill- itary activities.
FROM CANADA
It is known that the Orama had no troops aboard.
ier has telegraphed the King of Italy MORE MUNITIONS porta The two destroyers, Acasta and the following message! Ardente were in company with the "Providence has willed that against Glorious and are probably the vessels our intentions we are compelled to referred to in the German communi- defend the freedom and future of our que os destroyer end submarine peoples in the struggle against Bri- chaser. No news has been received tain and France. from eller of these vessels.
"In this historic moment, we are The Gennan communique sintessure that we shall win and then the that there are several hundred sur-vital rights of our two nations will vivors from our ships.
be secure for all time."
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"The promise, solemnly made to-day will be broken the moment It seems OTTAWA, June 10 (Reuter).--Two
to suit his methods with no more
capital of $20,000,000 will be con- munition factories with a combined compunction than Her showed when he invaded Denmark and Belgium in structed in Canada immediately, face of the most formal promises of according to Mr. Howe, the Minister non-aggression... of MunitionE,
He decinred that the munitions will be financed with British, Canadian and French capital.
Doe will be a shell-filling factory, and the other will produce. nitro- cellulose explosives.
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German Navy can then issue into the Atlantic with only the British bases at the Faroe Islands and. Ieclend 10 opose it, greatly strengthening Ger-
many's chances of cluding the food
blockade in the case of a long-drawn- out war.
With the Germans in a position to
hold Harstad, Tromsoc, Hammerfeit and North Cape they would, more- over, be in a position to dominate all Russia's Arctic trade lines.
According ta neutral diplomatic circles the Norwegian army was pre- pared to continue fighting but, wher informed that the Allies were forced to withdraw because of preoccupa- tion elsewhere, were left no choice but to make peace-United Press.
Troops Enter Finland
.
- Helsinki, June 10. Seven Norwegian military aero planci landed at Petsamo and other points in Northern Finland to-day. soldiers number of Norwegian and civilian refugees also crossed the and soldiers irantier. The airmen were interned.--Reuter,
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PARIS, June 10 (Reuter)-The French capital was placed in a state of defence to-day.
LONDON, June 10 (Reuter). In a running commentary before Signor. Mussolini's speech, the Rome radio announcer stated that 80,000,000 Germans would be listening to HI' Duce's' * worde.
All Shops Closed ***. He added: "Let us salute them All shops were closed to enable nt this moment when we are now their employees to hear Mussolini.
Loud speakers Installed in "all 150,000,000 standing together." squares and restaurants and Cafes The commentator estimated that broadcast Fascist songs and military (about 250,000. people were gatheredĮmarches before the speech.
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Following demonstration in They carried posters bearing the honour of Mussolini, the crowd went names of towns and territories claim to the Royal Palace where they cheer-bombed on Sunday night, particu- ed by Italy.
led King Victor.
The permanent [staffi ̧ of ...... the Ministries evacuated on Sunday and to-day they went to the provinces.
The heads of the Goverment will remain herediens
The outskirts of Paris were heavily larly the rail heeds.
that the peace of southeastern Europe will not be disturbed by Italy's entry Into the war.
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