Friday,
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BUSY DAY New Barons Evacuation
FOR R.A.F. Great Activity On Many Fronts
Created King's Birthday Announcement.
Sir Charles Barrie, who Was
Photo
Precaution Exhibition
different
reagons
for which
Enthusiasm for photography, and
June 14, 1940. TURKEY SI
POSITION
Clarification In A
L
An official statement, probably by the Prime Minister, la expected to-
morrow..
Necessity Emphasised the ability to take good and interest-
Few Days Time ing pletures on the part of members In The Commons
of the Camera Club, of the Sailors"
ANKARA, June. 13 (Reuter). and Soldiers' Home, Wanchal, could LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).
LONDON, Juno -18-(Router). be clearly seen from the number ofIt is generally believed that -It is officially announced that LONDON, June 13 (Reuter). British aircraft sank an enemy-His Majesty the King has In the House of Commons to- excellent photographs that were ex- Turkey's position, in view of the day, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald,hibited in the Assembly Hall of the situation created by Italy's entry upon Sir
Home yesterday. the Minister of Health, in the
into the war will be clarified motor torpedo boat in Boulogne conferred baronies
Scenic and portrait studies were Charles Barrie, Lieut. Colonel course of the debate on evacua-of a very high standard, and "Wen-shortly. and damaged two others.
and R.A.F. bombers attacked the Charles Kerr and Colonel Harryton, said there were two quite therbeaten," "Evening Sky"
"Mie Beachcomber, by. Messen. O, Italian base at Assab on the Red Louls Nathan.
Griffiths, F. Connor and H. Reoitch, Sea and destroyed a power-
created a K.BE. in 1921, is a direc- Jovacuation of a large part of the respectively, were worthy of the first, house, petrol dump and barracks.tor of the London and North Eastern population of an area might take second and third prizes which they
Ethiopian Town 'Attacked
Railway, Cables and Wireless, Ltd., place.
Firstly an area might become an
The exhibits are entirely the work Diredawa in Ethiopia was also and many other public companies. attacked and on ammunition dump He served in an advisory capacity in
area of actual military operations in of the Club members, the majority was blown up.
the last war at the Transport Depart which our forces are engaged against of whom are Servicemen. In the course of yesterday's Intensement of the Admiralty and latterly in the enemy. Should that take place, graphs by Mens, H. Roolich, O.
still left after any persons
Grimths. J. Gregory, F. Connor, and bombing attacks on enemy concen- the Ministry of Shipping. He is a
would best serve the.
E. Baldwin received honourable men-dors have been in contact with tration in the area cast of Rouen, member of the Supreme Economic evacuation
the Disposal situation by remaining-where they
tion. three enemy bombers were shot down. Council, Chairman of
Board and a member of the Advisory | were not "crowding the roads is
Because of the war, the exhibition Three British aircraft are missing.
was not on the same scale as in pre- During the night RAF. bombers Council to the General Post Office. refugees. attacked enemy lines of communica- He has been representing Southamp
Secondly large industrial areas or 2.30 p.m. to 9 pm, on Saturday,
vlous years. It will be open from tions from the coast to the forest of ton in Parliament since 1931,
o be targets for enemy attacks the air. These places have Ardennes, damaging railways, and rund Junctions.
Ammunition dumps were blown up
and fires were started.
Over the French battle zone, British Righters shot down seven enemy air- craft. None of our fighters is miss- ing.
The aerodrome at Vaernes near Trondheim and enemy supply ships port near Bergen were severely
attacked.
Workers Give Up Holidays Magnificent
Response By British Labour
LONDON, June 13 (Router). In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. Assheton, Parlin- mentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, reported that there has been a magni- ficent response to the Govern- ment request for a general postponement or cancellation of the holidays during the crisis.
This has been requested so that there will be no interference in the production of munitions.
It will also leave transport as free as possible for evacuation and civil defence needs.
Must Not Slacken Mr. Assheton further declared that the production of munitions has been Ereatly accelerated.
"But we must beware," he added. "of any sinckening. As for as is humanly possible we must continue for some time to come at the same high pressure."
Nevertheless arrangements would be made to provide rest periods.
Malta Is Not Evacuated
LONDON, June 13 (Retter—it is learned here that some misconception. has followed the announcement of ihe arrival in the United Kingdom of the
woinen and children from
Malta.
women 10
thut
left in
these
f
Labour M.P. Honoured
tite
Lt. Col. Charles Kerr, D.S.O., M.C., their defences but there will be has been Comptroller of H.M. House-greater safety in dispersal. hold since 1939. He has been M.P. (L. Nat.) for Montrose Burghs since
132.
M.P
Opposed To Compensation
gined,
To-day has been occupied by con- sideration of all implications of any step by Turkey, The Cabinet met twice.
A meeting of the People's Party is Photo-likely to follow.
Diplomatic Activity
NON STOP RAIDS
FROM PAGE ONE
were
With regard to general evacuation from the evacuation arcos, the Col, Harry Louts Nuthan has been Government was against compulsion.
(Lab.) for Central Wandsworth
Firally, the Government could not since 1937. He is Iton, Col. of the give a guarantee that evacuees would tint the squadrons engaged had 33rd (St. Pancras) Anti-Aircraft be safe. Secondly, scores of thousands barely time to file reports of results Battalion, RE, T.A., Hon. Air Com of parents whole children in this refuelled and the deadly bomb racks
would
refuse to be obtained before the tanks modore No. 906 (County of Middle- separated from sex) Balloon Squadron, A.A.F. One time of anxiety.
reloaded before taking off again. of the original officers of the Terri Any attempt at compulsion would torial Force, he served with the mean that thousands of Police would London Regiment in Gallipoll, be taking parents to prison. There Egypt and France. He is the repre-were limits to which the Government sentative of the LC.C. on the County could go and they would have to of London Terrkoria] Army and abide by the voluntary principle. Auxiliovy Air Force. Aisoclation.
Restrictions Lifted
Frenchmen Exempted
From Curfew
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).—-At-
VIVID STORY OF RETREAT
FROM PAGE ONE
j
New fighters flown out overnight to stragetie bases at once had taken their placer with the older ones on the Western Front.
Odds Of 10 To 1 LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)—An R.A.F. patrol of seven Hurricanes at- the incked 80, German planes over battle-feld in front of Paris to-day.
They shot down five planes. This battle is particularly note-
peace
The British and French Ambassa-
Turkish officials again to-day, while intense activity was observed among the Italian and German diplomats here,
In the meantime, Turkish peasanta who are among the men called up under the latest order, are leaving their homes to join their units.
Horse and vehicles have been com mandeered where necessary.
This activity, however, docs not necessarily Indicate an Immediate declaration of war, but is, a sign that Turkey is taking both her defences her obligations extremely serlously.
and
Explosion On Ship Sequel
Buenos Aires Police Arrest 43 People
BUENOS AIRES, June 13 (Router)
worthy because the pilots are all from-It is now leamed that 43 people the Auxillary Air Force which is have been arrested in connection with composed of businessmen who fly for an explosion on board the British ship fun during the week-end iz time.
According to ane pilot, however, they are used to heavy odds.
"Even these odds are ten
Gascony.
The explosion took place here on Wednesday,
One man was killed and four were to injured.
Utmost Resistance - PARIS, June 13. (Reuler).—It is tention was drawn during question-understood that the French Cabinet one," he said, "they just wode in."
me in the House of Commons to- held a meeting to-night at which they
All Bridges Destroyed day regarding the indignation among decided to continue their resistance to Frenchmen in Britain who were res the utmost.
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)-It is cen
"Reuter's" AreaCorrespondent reported that all bridges, over the recently cently subjected 10 issued restrictions which applied to who Is wit
with the RAF
the somewhere in Seine in a. 60 mile line from Rouen France writes that driving against a to Mantes have now been destroyed Sir John Anderson sult that orders humun current for 50 miles he wit-by Allied bombers, had now been issued exemptingnessed the great civilian retreat from
The enemy niechanised units are Frenchmen from the curfew and the Paris and other parts of northern trying to build pontoon bridges but
France to-day. use of bleycles, motor-cars, cameras,
are being continuously attacked our planes.
by and field-glasses. These new orders also exempted them from residence in restricted areas.
aliens.
also
The endless procession continues hour after hour and all day night," he says.
ami
Inexhaustible Patience
Inexhaust "The patience of the endless crowds was inexhaustible. There
was
Immediate consideration was being given to the position of French- men in relation to the Civil Defence Services, from which allens are ex-blckering in the queues which formed 100 yards long at the petrol-pumps cluded.
which are fast running dry.
"THE TIMES" ON THE WAR
Says Essentials Have
Not Changed
--LONDON,-June-13-(Reuter), Reviewing the range of the
13
The ship was set on fire by the explosion.
The explosion is believed to have been caused by lime bombs.
The Gascony, of 4.700 tons, was loading a cargo of canned beef. The explosion occurred when a sling was being lowered Into the hold.
ROOSEVELT'S RESPONSE
Bad Weather Conditions PARIS, June (Reuter)-A French, air communique issued to-day WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuter). states that owing to
unfavourable-It was stated at the White House Roosevelt's that President to-day weather conditions the activity of the French Air Force has
considerably speech given at Charlottesville on lessened during the past 24 hours,
June 10 is considered a complete ans- Squadrons of light bombers attack-wer to M. Poul Reynaud's request for and repale stranded cars.
"There were ready hands to pushed German positions, concentrations assistance by the United States.
"Empty petrol tanks were how always refiled."
and lines of communication with some-bombs and machine-gun fire.
According to Reuter's correspon- dent, the signs of "Wo more room" outside hotels and inns were accepted with a shrug of the shoulders,
Restaurants and shops were drain. ed of food and drink.
Few Tears
Eyes that were heavy and tired war to-day, "The Times" says were rarely tear-stained. The child- that its essentials have not ren, who were almost buried amid trunks and parcels, pushed out their tiny arms giving a "humbs up" sign This showed their cheerful acceptance. and of the hardship of long travel little food.
the
The wider the area
more intense does the vital issue become concentrated at the focal point.
It is there at Paris, the heart of civilisation, that the threat must be met and overcome.
་
It has been reported for example changed. that there are Malta.
It is oficially stated reports are without foundation,
The wives and families of the naval and military personnel, who are not themselves resident in Malta, have been sent to this country.
But there has been no Reneral and children evacuation of women whether English or Maltese from the Colony, No such evacuation Is contemplated.
REPATRIATION FROM ITALY
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).--In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of Slate, said that ample facilitles were being arranged for the retur British nationals from Italy Britain and her Dominions, Colonies and protectorates.
of
to
He added that financial assistance will be provided where necessary.
700 Italians Leave Great Britain
Effective Blockade
of
pure
The old slept the steep exhaustion.
Their faces, lined and stern, show- ed determination even in repose.
ASMARA AND GURA
FROM PAGE ONE
arrived at Valenela where the au- thorities are questioning the crew,
It is added that M. Reynaud's cable was not delivered until after Pre- aldent
Roosevelt's
return from Charlottesville. It was only by a coincidence that the President's] speech was so completely to the point.
SECRET SESSION
ON JUNE 20
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)-Tie secret session to debate Home Dc- fence, which was postponed on Tues- June 20, day, will now be held on
Egypt's Dofensive Policy CAIRO, June 13 (Reuter) stated Mr. C. R. Attlee, the Lord Egypt's present policy regarding Italy Privy Seal. is purely defensive.
wider in The debate might be However pointed out here
scope
than Home Defence, according: the respecting that, fully
Anglo- to circumstances,
There will also be a secret session
Two articles were strapped to smart Egyptian Treaty,, she places herself cars and humble carts alike-mat-at the passive disposal of Britain to of the House of Lords on June 20 on tresses and bicycles. The one
As the extent of co-operation in matters Home Defence.
naval and military bases.
These must naturally be considered PROHIBITION OF
The Allied blockade of Italy prevents the passage of war materials to Germany which she needs for this battle.
for sleep, if no other bed was avail- of security and the providing of alt, Our forces in the Near East haveable, and the other was to continue diverted the troops from helping the trek if the engine or the animo! Hitler.
talled. The British air, attacks on western Germany were made so that every bomb will relleve the strain on the Allied troops.
For the defence of northern France it is essential to send at once every available unit that can by any means be equipped,
Canadian Defence Minister Named
OTTAWA, June 13 (Reuter)-Col.
MINES OFF MALTA
Italy Lays Fields In. The Mediterranean
Rome, June 13. A communique to-day stated that. the Hon. J. L. Ralston, Canadian Italy had mined that section of the Minister of Finance, has been ap-Mediterranean lying between Skelly pointed as Minister of National De- and Tunisia, fence in succession to the late Mr. Norman McLeod Rogers, who was killed in an airerash.
Roughly the mined aren comprises n quadrilateral formed by a ine Colonel Ralston Is continuing in drawn from Eastern Sicily to the Tunisla-Libya frontier and from hia present position, however, until Western Sicily to a to
point on tho the Budget is presented next week. Tunisia coast. This area is approx- imately 100 miles wide and includes Malta.-United Press,.
LONDON,-June-13-(Reuter)-The first train-load of 700 Italiany leave Great Britain left London to night for Glasgow, where they will embark for Lisbon.
Port Said Arrasts
PORT SAID, June 13 (Reuter)-
A further 100 Italians have been ar- rested here,
This brings the total up to 300.
The Italian Minister has been given his pussport. He will leave by the first available ship.
A
Counter-Attack
By Chinese
France Purchases
!
10,000 Lorries
NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuter)—It
Refuge in Spain
Rome, June 13.
military objectives and will be liable to Italian attacks.
But if Italy attacks other Egyptian territory or bombs fall on purely Egyptian aerodromes, ports or towns or on civilians, Egypt will be forced to declare war,
EXPORT
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).-As
a result of Italy's entry into the war, the Board of Trade has made an order whereunder the export of all Vatican Paper Ceases classes of goods to Bulgaria, Greece, ROME, June 13 (Router)The Hungary, Liechtenstein. Rumania, omelal Stefanl Agency denies that Switzerland, Yugoslavia and the the Vatican newspaper, the Osserva Black Sea ports of the U.S.S.R. has tore Romano, has suspended publica-been prohibited except under licence. tion, and says that the paper ap- peared as usual this aftemoon.
Frontine Skirmish CAIRO, Jun 13 (Reuter)-During skirmish with. Italions on the Egyptian-Libyan border, British troops captured two omcers, so men and three, machine-guns.
There were,ne. British casualties.
Thanks From Dutch Queen
London, June 13.' Queen ''Wilhelmina his sent
The Popolo Di Roma Madrid cor- message to the British Empire ex-
DAY OF PRAYER
FOR FRANCE
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).—The Archbishop of Canterbury asks that all next Sunday be observed in churches in Britain as a day of prayer for Fränce.
CHUNGKING'S WORST RAID
CHUNGKING, June 13 (Reuter) Thousands of people are fleeing after the heaviest Japanese air raid ever is reported that France has ordered respondent reports that the French pressing profound gratitude to all suffered by China's war-time capital. 10,000 lorries costing between $15,-transport General Lasarriere, curry, who aced the Netherland, the Gov-
Street afler street. is demolished 000,000 and $20,000,000 from the ing 700 Senegalese troops for Marernment and Royal Family
their
Kystematically by waves of aircraft. General Motors Corporation and the selles, entered the port of Allenti hour of trial, thanking especially the Over 500 bombs were dropped. Chrysler Corporation.
in Spain, pursued by an Italian sub-members of the British and French Britain ia enquiring for another marine-United Press. 10,000 lorries.
Natives In South
Africa To Fight
HARBOUR - RESCUE
Revenue Officer H. Millington was
Fung, 23, after she had allegedly
Instrumental in saving a woman, Ma.
forces who fell in the 'defence of Holland,
of
were
Ranchers Gift To British Soldiers
Her Majesty also expressed heart- felt thanks to the King and Queen CHUNGKING, June 13 (Reuter).
for the spontaneous hospitality of Chinese military spokesman
the British Government, enabling
LONDON, June, 13 (Reuter).- slates that the Chinese have launched
Holland to continue her Government Argentine ranchers are sending a gift a heavy counter-attack north-east of
the Netherlands Empire, Iehang and are attempting to seize LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)Jumped into the Harbour off the Prince Bernhard
Queen Wilhelmina said she and of beef for the use of the soldiers e crossing on the Han River to cut "Reuter learns that the formation of Praya on Wednesday.. The woman Indebted to Princess Alice and the
especially of England.
Already 2,000 animals have been the Japanese retreat.
regiments of native soldiers for was sent to Queen Mary Hospital,
collected. service in South Africa is among the
the generous OTTAWA, June 13 (Reuter)/--The new measures decided by the Gov.
hospitality offered Princess - Jullaha WASHINGTON, June 18' (Reuter), House ---of---Commona - unanimously-ernment of Southern-Rhodesla.madama
and the latter's children in Canada. passed a resolution pledging läyalty Anollier measure la the conscripCAIRO June 13 (Router) The Finally, the premed profound post-Commenting-on-the-bombing of to the King on, the occnalon of his tim of all European males between United States will look after Egypmiration for the British Navy and Chungking at a Press conference, Mr. Air Force which ensured the safe Cordell Hull said, "We whole- birthday. At the conclusion of the the ages of 18 and 55. Other meatian interests in Italy, Switzerland motion, the House rose as one man sures include the mobilisation of the will look after Italian Interests in arrival of her family, her Ministers, heartedly condemn such practices
Egypt. country's woman-power, ill.
wherever; and whenever they occur!!, and herself in England.-Reuter, and sang "God Save The King."
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