DESERT WAR
New French
SPORADIC Constitution
FIGHTING British Troops Raid Outposts
CAIRO, July 3, (Router) A G.H.Q. war communique states that in the western desert, Sidi Barrano and Mersama Truh were again bombed on July. 1. casualties and
There were no the damage was negligible.
In Somaliland, frontier posts at Bostontimo, near Suramo, held by Italian regulars, were, engaged by detachments of the Camel Corps on June 30. Casualties were inflicted.
One Somali was killed on our side.
Heavy Italian Lossos LONDON, July 3 (Reuter)-With reference to an Italian communique it is learned in authoritative quar- tere in London that the feels of the attack at Metemma are as follows:
A force amounting to a company, with some irregulars, attacked on Italian force of about a
National Assembly To Be Called
VICHY, July 3 (Router) The French Government intends to call the National Assembly (meeting of both Chambers of Parliament as one.body) to re- viso the French constitution, according to tho "Haves" agency.
This agency states that the Govern- ment will demand from Parliament the necessary powers to give France new constitution under the high authority of Marshal Petalo.
Basis Of Rovision Revision of the constitution will be carried out within the framework of Republican principles and the exist- ng laws of the State.
The agency says the new con- stitution will have to be railfled by the National Assembly or by its. elected representatives called upon to replace the present Parliament.
It is added that wide representation will certainly be reserved for pro-
Our casualties were one allon. fessional organisations.
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wounded and no machine-guns lost. The Italian losses which were about three times this number included three Italian officers.
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No Routine Formalities
statciment announcing the Government's intention to revise the constitution states that Marshal Petain and his colleagues are deler NAIROBI, July 3 (Reuter)-Anmined to break with routine formalit omelal announcement states:
"A Quiet Day"
jes.
"A quiet day for ground forces on all fronts.
"Yesterday our overalt again at tacked Italian defences at Moyale, covery.
new
The detent of France called for a bold measure without delay if the country was to achieve a speedy re- directly hitting gun positions, bomb-the Government to reform the whole "Parliament, for its part, must help ing and machine-gunning machine-structure of French administration, gun posta and also machine-gunning including a very institutions. reinforcements sheltering in
ravine. "An explosion suggests that
"An essential object of the an constitution will be to guarantee the ommualtion dump was destroyed. rights of labour, family and
"It is now clear that
the eancurrent Fatherland. air attack did much to break down
Government Essential an enemy advance in their first at-
"Public opinion will be in agree- that a national recovery cannot be achieved without a government.
Thursday,
Doris Duke's Offer To Refugees
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuter).According to the "New York Post," Mrs. James Cromwell, the the former Doris Duka, has offered, to take -500 English refugee children and to spend $250,000 a year supporting them.
The paper reports that 1,000 persone are daily offering refugees' homes and already 10,000 in- dividuals have offered homes while 500 private schools and other organiz sations have offered homes to 5,000 children.
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS
Little Interference As Possible -
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
LONDON, July 3 (Reuter), The question of the liberty of the Press was discussed in the House of Commons to-day.
Mr. Clement Attlee, the Lord Privy Seal, replying for the Prime Minister to a request for an assurance that no eurtallment will be made of the full liberty hitherto enjoyed by the Press to express a free and unfettered opinion about every aspect of the conduct of the war, or to comment on any altempts from any quarter to policy of the Government was to interfere as little as possible with the liberty of the Press to express freely their opinions and comments, and comments on the conduct of the war and on any question of peace aver. tures.
Hitler's Plan Upset
Soviet Move Menaces Balkan Supplies
London, July 3.
was
The Times, in a special commen- tary on the Balkan cauldron, states, "Nothing. Illustrates more clearly the uterdependence of the European body politle than the unforeseen consequences of Nazi aggression. The balance once broken, the whole machino runs out of the control of those who set it in motion.
"The German-Soviet Pact designed to immobilise the Soviet. If Stalin had desired to strengthen his western frontler Germany need not have complained; it was a trife beside the great stakes Hitler was
for in the west. placent, developments have awak- ened the authorities In Berlin from this pleasant dream. Germany was vitally interested in Hungarian wheat, Yugo-Slay minerals, and Rumanian oil; if these were to flow freely up the Danube, the countries whence they cane must be made to puji together.
"Until a anonth ago the game was going well enough. Italy's Intrusion WO3 the Arst disturbing factor Italy was harassed in the Meditors ranean, was threatened with the loss of her African possessions, had little hope of glory in the west, and had the annexation of Albania” as + Balkan prove դո
roon
July 4, 1940.
SULKING,
SURLY LOUTS
Nazi Prisoners Make
Bad Impression
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuter).--- Commenting somewhat acidly on the conduct of German war prisoners now in Canada, the "New York Herald Tribune" zays that they have behaved exactly as might ex- pect of their breed.
one
They have misconstrued courtesy decadence. They have sulked and as a sign of British weakness and boasted and are insulting, justifying the comment of one of icir guards that they are "sulking, surly louts,"
Behaviour Contrasted
In
took
ni the
The paper contrasto their conduct with that of other Germans, the older men, those who were formerly German shipping linen, who their fate philosophically and are em- barrassed
and disturbed arrogance of their fellows. German unity, says the paper, this
Despite the current evidence cleavage is unmistakeable. It may well prove a fatal joint in Miller's
armour.
Schools
May Close
за
recent memory. Another adventure might irresistible temptation.
"Stalin decided to move first. "The palley of the Kremlin in the past 12 months had been marked by a striking consistency. When Ger- many swept into Denmark, Norway and the Low Countries the operations Education Department were
'preventive." described
Has Position Under Stalin might, with more justice, have borrowed Hitler's vocabulary. It
Review would be well to suspend judgment. to resist the temptation to exaggerate the displeasure caused in Berlin. Eut Soviet troops are now established
British schools will probably be closed at the end of the week sald
tack on Monday after their brilleryment with Parliament in considering initiate pruce discussions, said the far too near the Rumanian oll fields the Director of Education (Mr. Solli)
had fred 350 shells into a British
post,"
Answers To Questions
LONDON,
July 3 (Reuter) Question-time In the House of Com- mions to-day brought the following
answers:
hús
'me British Government evidence of strong potential resistance 1 Italy in Abyssinia.
The Government is in touch with the Petain Government in France through the French Charge d'Affaires in London.
No further definition of Our attitude can be given.
General de Gaulle is recognised as the leader of all free Frenchmen, wherever they may be,
"Work and intelligence must take pride of place over favouritism and plutocracy, which have so harmed the country,
"The new constitution will be bold and modern. It will give back to the state its authority, sovereignty and prestige."
FUTURE STATUS
OF BURMA
A Warning
However, it must be recognised that statements could be put out in the guise of opinion which might give Information to the enemy or which
might be calculated to impede our
war effort.
The Government was not prepared
to give any assurance that the publication of such statements would 3 (Heuter),not be interfered with (Cheers):
RANGOON, July "Not quite satisfactory but some constitutional advance" was how the Prime Minister of Burma summed up connection with the future status of the British Government's message in Burma.
Pilots of Czech, Polish, Norwegian,stitutional advance had been made by The Prime Minister said some con- Dutch, Belgian und French Air Forces the proposal to appoint a Burmese are in this, country. Arrangements are being made to enable them to counsellor for defence as announced continue the service they have already made in the Alled cause.
FOREIGN POLICY DISCUSSED Important Meeting Of Japanese Leaders
by the Governor,
We
He added: "It Juctify our position on the defence alde, we will rench our goal sooner than
expected.""
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U-BOAT SINK NAZI, ITALIAN
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for Germany's peace of mind; Hungary is pressing her demands: Bulgarian impatience is well founded; and King Carol is busy in Beriln.
"Italy is wooing the co-operation of the Petaln Government in terms of the defence of their common Latin and Catholic civilisation against Bolshevism, which will hardly smooth the thorny path of German-Soviet relations In South-eastern Europe."
Reuter.
A.R.P. ORDERS NO. 27
Instructions by Director For Coming Week"
yesterday.
"We will carry on until the last moment," he added, "and review the position on Saturday."
It is expected that Chinese schools will continue.
the
"As the stay at Manila will be short; we have not examined whe- ther it will be possible for evacuated women teachers to carry on schools for the children sent from Hongkong," added Mr. Saltls. "Schools would normally be closing for the summer holidays shortly and rangements for future schooling of evacuee children will probably not be made until after the holidays."
ar-
The Diocesean Boys and Girle Schools will close at the week-end for the normal summer holidays. They expect to re-open on Septem- Dirceber, It is uncertain whether the laying of the foundation stone by the The following appointments are notified Acting Governor of the new wing
A.R.P. Orders Sued by Wing Comman der A. 11. 9. Steele-Perkfan O. tor of Air Raid Precautione:
Appointments
with effect from July 1, 1049:
Eastern Division. Mr. Kwong Hung-of the Girls' School on Monday wil wing to be District Warden "A" District; now take place.
Mr. Ko lay-man to be District Wardeni "C" District; Mr. 11o Tso-kin to ba Deputy District Warden "C" District.
the life-boats pushing everyone aside be District Warden "A" district; Mr. He la their cagerness.
THIRD POWERS rapidly
AND YANGTSE
LONDON, July 3 (Reuter).-In the House of Commons to-day. Mr.
belts
Bay View Division-Mr. T. E. Yeoh to
Yu-kin to be District Warden "B" dis trict; Mr. M. U. Rarack to be Deputy War- den "istrict
Promotions
The following are promoted to the rank
Selenga Discharged
Wolfram Cargo Removed Before Release
Only One Torpedo "Apparently only one torpedo was fired, but it must have ripped the or Senior Warden with effect from July ship open us she began to settle very 5, 1940!
Bay View Division-No. 16 Miss Cha "Everyone was provided with life-Pen No. 18 Tam Shu-wah, No. 7
Ting-lan. und life-boats were rapidly | Notice Appointment of Senior Wardena lowered and rafts put out.
Divisional Wardens are request to for- "After two hours in the water. Hongkong and Kowloon, without delay. word to the Chist Air Hold Wardens for swimming and resting on
know that ns- to promote to the rank of Sentor
Wardens or Deputy Senior Wardens. sistance would soon be on its way.
Leave of Absence we were hauled Mr, E. Lansdown, Gough till Division, 111 already over-crowded it granted six weeks' sick leave from July day. The cargo was 1,800 tons of
3, 1940. The Under-Secretary for Foreign aboard. Fortunately the sea was not British ship, which had 150 people Affairs replied that, as he had in-
rough, but all around us we could formed Mr. Morgan on February 20, see the water strewn with wreckage thethe Yongtse was still closed to Third und bodles." how Power shipping above Klangying. the foreign policy should be made while below this point British vessels effective.
continued to operate under certain
Robert Morgan-asked-Mr-R-A we saw a plane and ur planks, the names of those wardens whom theyChina forced the master of the Soviet.
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH?? TOKYO, July 3 (UP)-The War Minister, General Hato, conferred to-
Butler what was the present position with regard to the use of the Yangtse below and above Nanking.
day with Mr. Arlla on definite men- by British and other foreign shipping ily
sures for carrying out the nation's "Monroe Docirine" foreign policy as expounded by the Foreign Minister on Saturday.
reviewed
General Hata Japanese Army's views as to
High army officers gathered to dis-difeulties. cuss the same problem at the Wor Omice. Following the interview with the Foreign Minister, General Hata summoned high army officers and reported the results, after which they proceeded to the Premier's residence to discuss the same question.
FRENCH LINER MINED
Total Losses Unknown
An omelal of Frederick Leyland and Co., owners of the llaer, stated to-night that the total losses could not yet be established.
He hoped that more survivors might yet be landed in addition to those who have arrived at a Scottish PorL
The skipper of the Arandora Star Is Captain E. W. Moulton, who has had charge of the vessel since 1927. In pre-war days, when the Arandora cruising liner, he took
SIERRA LEONE'S has announced the loss of the liner Star was
WAR GIFT
LONDON, July 3 (Reuter).-In recognition of the benefis Sierra Leone has received during 153 years under the British flag, her Legislative Council has unanimously approved a motion. by *African members authorising the payment of £100,000 to the Imperial War Funcă,
Lord Lloyd, Secretary for Colonies, hos telegraphed the Governor of the Gold Const, express- Ing appreciation of the gift of £100,-. 000 and the loan of £500.000 free of interest for the "Spitfire" fund.
the
THE WAR FUND Large Subscriptions Received Yesterday. GIFT FROM ROTARIANS
With two large donations yealer- day, the War Fund organised by the S.C.M. Past, Ltd, allained totals of $1,213,730.1 and £2,753 155.
LONDON, July 3 (Reuter)-Ac- cording to the German radio, the Compagnie General Transatlantique Champlain, of 20,000 tons, one of the fastest and most modern of France's passenger stoomers,
The Champlain struck a mine off the French coast and sank.
Canada Conscripts Her Industry
her practically all over the world.
The Arandorn Star was, torpedoed und sunk off the coast of Ireland.
LONDON, July 3 (Reuter)-It is learned with interest in London that the Canadian Government has set up tinct a wartime control of all industry.
It has now the power to enlist Canadian Industry completely in the
war.
Raider Brought Down At Malta
KNOX IS APPROVED
FROM PAGE ONE
our
from economical bý Government,
to extending any governmental ald "He has also stated his opposition that would involve would to any degree Impair our own defences.
us in war or
"This has cleared up the principal issue before the Commilter,"
Committee Approves WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuter). MALTA, July 3 (Reuter)-British-The Senate Naval Affairs Com- during a raid this morning: fighters shot down an enemy bomber mittee approved by nine votes to five the nomination of Colonel Frank Knox as Secretary for the Navy.
9d. CANADA'S AIR FORCE RUSH
Ottawa, July 3.
The largest subscription of the day was $4,000 from the Rotary Club of Hongkong.
The following is the Intest list contributions:"
European Members of the
Water Police Station....
Rotary Club of Hongkong
Mus D. P. Burslem...
John W. Events •s
Empress Hotel Co., Ltd.
Mr. Ma Teu Nam.
An=""Airman's Brother
In Memory of Gabriel & Falmela
of
In the Commons to-day, the Air Minister, Mr. C. O. Power, announced that 1,000 men were being enlisted weekly by the Royal Canadian. Alr 550. Force. A total of 13,000 had already enlisted and 12,000 more passed the
€500
100,
100 medical examination-United Press,
250.
tp.
John D. turchimon & Co Staf 108.
MONTREAL, July 3 (Reuter) Over 1,000 refugees, including 300 children, arrived to-day.
1
MAY BE START OF AERIAL
FROM PAGE ONE utterly regardless of loss" to destroy the British people. LONDON, July 3 (Reuter)M.Croft in the House of Lords to-day.
This prediction was made by Lord Ivan Maisky, the Soviet Ambassador
"It is our intention and hope to
in London, was received by the defeat the Invasion on sea or even Prime Minister this evening and re-before the enemy embarks but if not mained with Mr. Winston Churchill then, in the process of landing," Lord for some time.
Craft declared,
|
The French authorities in Indo- steamier Selenga to discharge $5,000,000 cargo before the vessel was released, it was learned yester wolfram, and 600 tons of tin,
Change of Addrano Mr. W. F. Simmons, Divisional Warden,
The Selenge was stopped at sea Cough Hill Division-formerly of 15 Feak and brought into Hongkong for Con- Mansions now resides at 105 The Peak.traband Control
Tel. No. 29207).
examination last Training
December. She was later released, Wardens' Classes (in Chinese)-No. C. re-stopped by a French warship and 161. Queca's Coliero. Aberdeen St., Turs.taken to Indo-China, & Fri, at 136 pan. Commencing July 5 1940. Lecturer,
After her releaso a fortnight ago, Mr. Ng Yee-chang, LARP.B.; No. C. 182 French Convent, Causeway Bay. Wed. & Sat. at 3.30 pm to Vladivostock with
she called at Hongkong on her way
000 Lecturer, Miss Lat Yu-hing, L.A.R.PS.;
tons cf No. C. 163 Chinese YM.C.A., Bridges St., Mon, Wed. & Fri. al 7.30 p.m. com- mencing July 3, 1940. Lecturer. Mr. Wan Lat-yu, LAR.P.B.
5.45
Wardens Classes in English-Syllabus "A"Clasa No. 19-A series of lectures in English will be given on Mon. & Thurs. at the AIL.P, School, No. 8 Morrison Hill Itead, commencing on Monday, July & at LARPB. Marabers of the general pub
Pam. Lecturer, Mr. D. W. Hume, le who wish to attend this course and qualify as Wardens are requested to re- port in the lecturer at the time and placa indicated,
A.R.P. Auxiliary Reserve of St. John Ambulance. (Class E. 39) full anti-
Es courts and voluntary ald course for members of the above will be given in English at the A.RF. School, 68 Morrison Hill Road, on Men, and Fri.. at 8.30 p.m., commencing Fr. July 5, 1940. Lecturer, Mrs. EF. Dunlop, B.Sc. LARPS
Cancellation of Lecture, Will candidates altending Mr. Williams' class at the A.R.P. School on Mon, & Thun, please note that the lecture to be given on Thursday, July 4. has been cancelled. Lectures will be rosumed as from Monday, the tih, fh-
lant.
The following have been taken on the strength of the Corps and are posted to Gough Hill Division: o
Birength-Increain
D. D. Forbes, A. II. Veltman, K. Neckel- man, E. Lansdowne, II, F, Williams, AL. Potter, G. van Wyllek, W. A. Hawkes, W. R. Mansfield, A Crawford, H. A Tam
de Tame, G. Birel C. Crommelin, mert, J. Fleming, W. A. Jones, P. Tod. F. F. It. Lamb, R. H. Wild.
Examination Results
At an examination held recently the following passed the Instructors' Course, Part I (Byllabus B.): Ka-cheung, Mr. Wilson, Curdit Singh.
B. IL Puckle, Wong Wing-ylu, Cheung
(ugd.) II. W. Leyden. Chief Instructor.
ITALIANS. LOSE. WAR GOODS
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LONDON, July 3(Reuter)-The Ministry of Economic Warfare, on- goods destined for Italy were seized. Each Tea contains not less than nine nounced to-day that 53,000 tons of
Tulford Co., Ltd, sell a separate blend of Golden Crimin Medicinal Tea for every by our Contraband Control during distinct Ingredients and they are sold June,
under a money-back guarantee.
Most of it was.gelzed in the Medi- terranean.
The larger items included 42,000 fron and steel, 700 tons of oil. seeds tons of petroleum, 0,000 tons of scrap and 650 tons of turpentine,
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