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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
FRANCE SAID
June 18, 1940.
LATE NEWS REJECTED TERMS A Look Through
LONDON PRESS
FROM PAGE ONE
The Telegraphi”
COMMENTS "I believe the peace terms of Hiller*
and Mussolini will call for uncondi-
50 YEARS AGO. LONDON, June 18 (Reuter)-The tional surrender and
June 10, 1000. will demand! In the match between the Australians characteristic of the Briton who total disarmament of our Army, Air ant Yorkshire, the farmer, In the first fights better when he has his back Force
und to the wall is emphasised in the happens our Navy. But whatever Inning step in the second "Daily Telegraph's leader to-day, save for the loss of about alx des- their first innings. The Yorkshire team
Navy is still
intact, wickets. Their opponents made 181 in the heading of Which is: "On To troyers at Dunkirk. Victory,"
with 7 wickets to spare. Nazis Underestimated
made-14 with the Boas of two
won the match "against the Australiana,
After a sympathetic reference to
"Bath France and Britain have Von Motike, in the German Holchstadt, the French army's difficulties, which are echoed by the entire press, thereatly underestimated the power of stated that the next European war would
be of long duration, writer proceeds: "Britain and the the Nazi war machine. The ques- Dominions and the whole Empire findtion is now whether we can resist On the opening data of a match between the autumn in order to get much Notts and Suswax at Nottingham on May nothing in the changed situation until which weakens their resolution toneeled war materials. We have been 15, a very extraordinary display of bat- ting was given by Gunn and Shrowsinury. continue the struggle. They are con- fighting one against three.
who together complied no fower than 314 ndent in their cause, in their fighting British assistance. The B.E.F. show for the day.
Frence Li-not-dinuppointed-with-runs, and were not out when play ceased resources which
ed tremendous activity and Co- wars discovered that the operated splendidly with the French ranks of the British Infantry wore
Army," never so stubborn, their spirit never so high, as in the last hours of a Oerce battle. That is the temper of the soul which built up the strength of our country and the Briti commonwealth of nations."
JHOWET
and the
em.
Later the writer declares: "When we recall the striking success of our planca and pilots against the Ger- man bombers in France wo have the strongest reason to believe thn! the British Aghiera, operating close by their own bases, will take, a heavy percentage off the German sirength I large raids are attempted. The counter-offensive against Ger- inon aerodromes, fuel tanks
and factories will also wear down the striking power of the enemy,
"The possibilities of invasion never so numerous as to-day. We are not unprepared for them. Never, have we had such masses of men. under arms, and so much artillery and mechanical transport ready to
were
25 YEARS AGO
June 10, 1918, Any European destring to leave the We Must Fight On
Colony should apply in writing for per Thikkion to do so to the Provost Marikal, "We must continue gliting noen Quarters Omees, at tesat 48 hours matter what the elvilian popula- before the intended hour of departure, tion in France has to suffer," he giving name, nationality, age, sex, height, complexion and occupation of the appli- said.
"The present war is more, cant and stating the name of the steamer (ban Luan a war.
It is a crusade in the or other vessel or the hour of the train world against Barbarism and by which the applicant wishes to leave. Applicants should apply in person, for Fascism the worst of these being their pastes to the Provost Marshal at In the end Quarters Offices between the hours 12th and 13th, centuries at them and 1 pm, and 2 to 4 p.m.
Wally. beginning of the Middle Ages men went forth to fight the Crúmde' against the Infidels, The present war epens a new period in Western civilisation," he added.
Barbarism of the Nazis.
Maginot Line Riddla Asked to explain the reason why the Maginot Line was not extended to the sea behind Belgium, Mr. Reynaud suk:
1938
10 YEARS. AGO
June 10, 1930. the first Test match against the Austra
England scored a magnificent victory in lans when, despite a noble effort by D. 0. Bradman, they diamined the visitors in a wondertut finish for 333 runs, winning by 3. The match ended an hour before stumps were due to be drawn. When Brodman's wicket fell when he was 131. a victory for either side or a draw seemed equal chances,
5 YEARS AGO
"Belgium was to act as cover for our troops as unt!] 1936 there was an Preement between Britain, France it is believed here and Belgium to this effect. But in Government has sent a chilly reply to
King Leopold changed the polley of Belgium and said she adrere to an agreement in preparation would be an independent nation. Other reasons were expense and the time factor, "he said.
June 10, 1033. that the French Britain's naval note. It is under- overwhelme any invasion.
slood the Government neither refuses to "A fair survey of the danger of
in London nor assents to the understand- attacks on our island leads, therefore,
ing on which it is based. It is believed to the conclusion that though we may
the note points out that an increase in the German fleet to 35 per cent of the have some grim hours this summer,
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British tonnage would create a grave prdz. Foare-On-Nazi-Torms, Or— —there is no reason to fear the deadly
briem for Certany a Continental neigh blow if ali do their duty."
ROME, June 17 (Reuter)bours. Also it would upset the equili The Times says:
We stand in special correspondent at Basle of the Treaty, France adds.
brlum established by the Washington Krent and instant perit, bu
but we have official "Stefan!" Italian news agency In this event France could not submit stood in like per before, and have says that since midnight Marshal to the limitations of the Washington fought to victory. We are back In Fetsin bad been in touch with itler Treaty and, would have to resume liberty of action with regard to warship con- through Frenc something like the situation after hentives who had stayed behind in Paris.
milltary representa struction. battles of Austerlitz and Jens, when
continent, united under the military He confirms that military operations The rebel Chinese cruisers. Hal Chi and
1ini Shen, which anchored at Chekwan domination of an autocrat, confronted are continuing in France and says:
Jarst outside British waters, yesterday, this island. In this island an im-not agreed to an armistice. Elthering into the harbour to-day. it in learned The German fligh Command has have announced their intention of com- mediate future of
desolu
tion
the
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at toss is Inc when peace on the conditions dictated by from nuthoritative source. No action
being taken to prevent the cruiers
anct these things have been endyred, it is not less certain that Hitlerism will up to Bordeaux. Nothing is known mment is providing them with an oppor
about future peace terms. All that is tunity of refuelling and reprovistoning. come to its Waterloo,"
known is that they will be dictated by the Fuehrer ant Il Duce in com- mon accord.".
the victor, or continuation of the war entrance, and it is assumed that the Gov
Canadians Return
LONDON, Juné 18 (Reuter),—It is learned to-dny that a Canadian divi- sion which left England for France a few days ago was within 30 miles of Paris when it was ordered to re-
turn to the French coast,
air.
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Situation Still Confused LONDON, June 18 (Reuter).-The ernet position of France following Marshal Petain's momentous "We yesterday remains obscure, Must Give Up The Fight" broadcast
NAZIS IN ORLEANS
FROM PAGE ONE
Orleans Falls
Although it was at first assumed Their only engagement with the that the broadcast treant that the enery was at the port of evacuation French armies would cease fighting attacks on all fronts, despite On Sunday
when they were night, bombed frm the
reports from the front indicate that Marshal Petain's announcement. The Canadians brought down en warfare continued all day yesterday. enemy plane with a Bren gun. Sub-Petain's words may have been mis- It is now suggested that Marshal
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" sequently, they found that the
BERLIN, June 18 (Domel).-The machine was a French plane, flown interpreted and instead of meaning Nazi High Command announces that by German pilots.
that France would stop fighting now German advance units have entered The men disembarked at a west and unconditionally, he meant that Orleans, 60 miles south of Paris. county port.
France
would
stop Aghting if an
Another unit has crossed the River "honourable peace was offered by Loire, the Germans.
600 Prisoners
CAIRO, Juno 18 (Reuter). Authoritative reports received here state that over 600 prisoners, includ ing 200 Italians, have been taken by Allied troops operating in Libya.
Twelve tanks and Bever guns were also captured.
In repeated raids on Italian bases, the RAF has destroyed nearly a hundred enemy planes.
PETAIN DIDN'T STATE FACTS
The next 24 hours are expected to dispet any further doubts--on-this) score and show for certain whether the fighting is to continue or not.
D.S.O. Major Found
Shot
HONGKONG ESTATES
Hongkong estate valued at $23,000 was left by the late Mr. John Fergu- son, late of 15 Meiklewood Avenue, Prestwick, Ayr, Scotland, who died on November 24, 1930. An applica- Ingarsby Old Hall, Leicestershire, (nominate) of the Executors of the Mojor John Ellis Viccars (38), oftion for the sealing of confirmation
former high sheriff, and D.S.O. of late Mr. Ferguson has been granted the last war, worried because he had to Mr. H. J. Armstrong, Solicitor and to give up hunting for health reasons lawful Attorney. and shot himself rece
recently.
Hongkong estate valued at $2,700
He was found dead near the side was left by the late Mr. Li Fuk-wing, door of his home and at the Inquest, alias L1 Fook-wing, who died at No. when a verdict of “suicide while the DA Seymour Road on January 9,
was recorded, it was stated that he the will has been granted to Li Chiu- had no business or domestle worrles, shi, alias Chiu Wal-fong, the widow.
NEW YORK, June 18, (Reuter).balance of his mind was disturbed" 1940. Letters of administration to According to the Columbla Broad- casting System, France's position was clarified in a broadcast by the French government station last night, The announcer is quoted as say- log: "The Address given by Mar- shal Petain to-day gives an
Inter- pretation which in no way corres- panded with really. It untrue to Say
for instance, that the Govern- ment has ordered cessation of the struggle. The struggle will go on as long as France and Germany have not agreed upon conditions for the eventual suspension of hostilities. And if conditions are contrary to the honour and independence of France, the war will go on. That is, more- over, what M. Badouin implied in his broadcast speech this evening."
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NEW YORK, June 18, (Iteuter),— According to the "New York Timer" dispatch from font-video the Uruguayan police lave discovered a Nazi plot to seize Uruguay with the help of German soldiers from the Argentine and turn Uruguay Into' an "agricultural colony of the Third
Reich."
Twelve local Nazi leaders are un- der arrest.
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The Chamber of Deputies. pre holding a secret session to hear tho details of the alleged conspiracy.
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