Mr. Herbert Morrison Says We Are- READY FOR WORLD
OFFENSIVE
LONDON, Aug. 18 (Reuter)"We are preparing for a world offensive when the time comes," declared the Minister of Supply, Mr. Herbert Morrison. In a speech to-day.
""Three months ago,' het observed, "the situation was grave but my mind is filled
PLANES FLY
with thankfulness at the trans-30,000 FEET HIGH
formation which has
taken
place. Although the position is not yet satisfactory, we have
put into the hands of the Army
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weapons sufficient to enable it reported to have shot down one of to carry out the immediate task dem. The other when last seen, was successfully even if the call barely 1,000 feet high with British should come to-night.
Can Face Any Eventuality "Behind, the shield of the British Navy, helped by the vast resources
fighters on its fall,
There are unconfirmed reports of other Nazi losses. It is understood that altogether four raiders in the
Monday,
Incessant Raids On Chungking
are
"HONGKONG | TELEGRAPH
CHUNGKING, Aug 19 (Reuter).-Japanese · air. craft
subjecting Chunghing to incessant day and night raids in an attempt to break the Chinese resistance.
Between mid-day, on Saturday and a.m. on Sunday, 10 planes flew. over Szechuan Province in eight batches, causing big fires in the heart of the capital.
London district were brought down- AMERICAN
of the Empire and the United States one by fighters before the attack and other neutral countries, and our started, absolute refusal to admit the thought
Bombs jeitisoned by a
pursued
of defeat, we have reached in a few Nazi fell in three rouds. There were short weeks a position where we can no casualties but considerable damage face any eventuality with reasonable to private property,
the immediate peril is past. we shall be able to look forward to a stendily mounting tally of armed might and striking power"
Whore Bombs Foll LONDON, Aug. 18 (Reuter)—An Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security communique says that in ralds upon this country ut niid-day,
bombs
were dropped in the outer fringe of the south London area, in Kent and other parts of south-eastern and southern England.
Information hitherto available shows that some civilian casualties were caused in the neighbourhood of Croydon.
Stocks Of Raw Materials After giving figures of the immense annual turn-over of raw material dealt with by the Ministry, Mr. Morrison said that within recent months this total had been swelled by very substantial purchases of finished steel from Americo, and he describ- ed at fantastically untrue the German statement that Britain was starved of material for steel no she had great sources of iron ore supply in the Empire and foreign countries.
Discussing post-war reconstruction, This evening large formations of Mr. Morrison, sald a great many enemy aircraft again crossed the weaknesses of pre-war Britain were south-east coast near Dover. These the result of lack of proper planning formations attempted to penetrate the
London defences of economy and control.
Elsewhere the number of casualties was small, and damage to property alight."
Evening Raids
LEGION
JOINT DEFENCE
Franco-Chinese Talks On Indo China
Shanghai, Aug, 18,
August 19, 1940.
TOTAL BLOCKADE
German Government Makes Staťomont
Berlin, Ayg. 17,
The attitude of the French Indo- A total blockedo .of England was China authorities to the Japanese announced in a long ofelul statement German: News demands for military bască and published by the other concessions has stiffened dur-Agency, which states that owing to ing the past 48 hours, according to England "breaking all international Chinese reports.
rules of sea warfare" the German
It is stated that arrangements have been made for close Franco-Chin- ese co-operation in the event of
against aggression
Indo-China. French and Chinese officials are re- ported to be meeting in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, to úla cuss joint defence measures--ficu- ter.
ligh Command henceforth will use all the means at its disposal for en- forcing a "complete blockade of the British Isles."
"There can no longer be any ques tion, continues the statement, "of any free shipping around Britain."
The statement odds that neutral ships still sailing for England are subject to all the dangers of warfare and in the circumstances they are being misused "directly and indirect- ly as auxiliary services for England." Germany has now sent a new note to neutral countries requesting them to forbid their ships to enter the war zone.
Japanese Landing In Manol
Honol, Aug. 17. Apprehension is growing due to the fact that under cover of varied protects, an increasing number of Japanese are arriving here, They ure engaging in research and mapping work but have this 'for abstained "Every ship that enters the British from political propoganda amongst waters in future exposed itself to the natives,
danger of destruction. The whole Although Vice-Admiral Decoux, area is infested with mines. Planes Governor-General of Indo-China, re-will attack every ship." fused the Japanese demands with the The statement declares that while United States And
consent of the Vichy regime, Tokyo some countries like the United States German Warning is renewing her demands on Vichy. and Argentina have for considerable The tension was somewhat relieved periods declared the seas round Eng- after the departure of Colonel Satoh, land to be war zones and forbidden Petsamo, Aug. 17.
and cluizens The American steamer American who is believed to have authorised their ships, planes Legion, called for the United States the demands. Also, the French re-enter these danger zones, such men- at 11.30 to-night carrying refugers, used to allow two Japanese mine-sures have not been taken by other including the Crown Princess Martha 10yers to unload munitions and sus-neutral states.
Germany is acting in the interests of Norway and her three children,pected naval men.
Economie talks are at a standstill of all pe, the statement asserts. who are en route to visit President
all Europe, Roosevelt and his family.Untied pending the organisation of a Com-After the announcement, the German Press,
mission to deal with the Japanese. News Agency sought to reinforce it Reuter adds that the German News However, Vice-Admiral Decoux has by issuing a report that three large steamers had struck mines off the Agency announced that the American partially rejected the Japanese de-
same Isle of Man this morning. The Legion left in defiance of the Germunds, which included the man warning that the route chosen rights as nations who do not pay agency states that two of these ships whose nationals sank and the third developed a heavy would be accompanied by great dan customs dues and ter. The Reich Government has in-enter Indo-China without passports. list.
Vichy Conversations formed the American Embassy in United Press. Berlin that the United States must
Vichy, Aug. 18. After the Council of Ministers had accept full responsibility for its de-
examined the new Japanese demands regarding Indo-China" on Saturday, The State Department refused to the Foreign Minister, M. Baudoin, change the course of the American conferred
with successively
Dr. Koo, Chinese Am- Legion. The State Department said Wellington that no other course can be found,bassader, Mr. Sawada, Japanese An-
Affaires.
"We want to see inequalities re- the Thames Estuar, both sides of cision.
but were broken moved, the insecurity threat taken up by our attacking fighters and
Pat and Essex. away from the people and oppor- driven back over Keat
The available information is in- Lunities given to all for a fuller, freer and more creative national life the complete, but it appears that very Jew best of what the war has taught us." little damage was done and Mr. Morrison concluded.
casualties were caused in this even- ing' raids.
FREE BELGIANS
TO FIGHT ON LONDON, Aug. 18 (Reuter).—The "hard work" of all Belgian refugees in England is being offered to help
Enomy Losses
Reports received at 8 pan. BST. show that at least 86 enemy aircraft have been destroyed in to-day's battles. Seventy-three of these were shot down by our fighters, 12 by our one by a searchlight crew. anti-aircraft guns and
Sixteen of our fighters have been This determination of allfree toel in combat but the plots of eight Belgians to put their entire inilitary economic and moral resources at the are safe.
to win the war,
Bomba
OIL
the raiders
the
were
were dropped disposal of Great Britain is expressed in a statement issued by a number of south-cust count this afternoon caus-
ing Ares beforo and Parlamentarians chased away by ightors. ex-Ministers now in England.
600 Nazi Raiders The statement says that the Bel-
LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuter),--The gian representatives will do every- thing in their power to put on Bri-Air Ministry news service states thint tain's side the resources of the Congo,at least 600 German planes were used mobilisation of Belgian public and raids on England to-day. private assets, and all available Belginn soldiers, ships und seamen.
State Department Refusal
Washligton, Aug. 18.
also food and water are running low.bassador, and Mr. Murphy, American
United Press,
Germans Annoyed
Morning
Warning To Powers
The official statement emphasises that the "Reich Government iù future declines all responsibility, without of all kinds or persons may suffer in exception, for any damage that ships those areas."-Reuter.
Admiralty Announcement
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1-The waters of the English Chan- nel cast of a line drawn from Bishop's Specialists have arrived at the Rock Light, Latitude 40 degrees 52 Berlin, Aug. 18.
Japanese embassy in Parts to enable minutes North, six degrees 27 minutes papers attacked" the the conversations to proceed simu!-West, to Chaussee de Sein, 48 degrees United States decision to have the taneously at Vichy and Tokyo-3.4 minutes North, five degrees five
minutes West, approximately; American Legion sail on the course United Press. originally announced.
2-All waters in the Bay of Biscay The Vockischer Beobachter de-
lying cast of a line from Chaussee de elarer it "irresponsible." The paper
Chungkin. Aug 17, Setri to Le Secon Light, 43 degrees says, "The decision is difficult to A warning to Great Britain, the 23,7 minutes North, one degree 41.2 understand since the ship could United States, Germany and Italy minutes West. casily sail on a tess dangerous concerning Japanese intentions in Masters of vessels bound to or route"
connection with French Indo-China from British ports in the English The Reich declaration emphasizes was given by General Hsu Pel-keng Channel should apply for routeing HIGH SPEED GRILL reaches toast. that the sea around Britain is in In fested with mines and is the scene ofpecial article published in ice officer, if in a British port, or to SUPER-FAST BURNER bolls pint
this Instructions to the naval control ser- morning's Central Daily News. General Hsy was former
head of the the British Consul, if in a foreign Chinese Air Force and Chinese port. Any vessels disregarding the Washington, Aug 18,
Military spokesman at Hankow and terms of this notice do so at their A spokesman of the State Departs at present Chief Staff eflcer to peril-Reuter,
Swedish Steamer ment said Germany had previously General Ho Ying-ching, Chinese War
Minister. stated specifically and officially that
Commenting on the strategie Im- im- the American Legion would be
ortance of French mune froma molestation.
Indo-China, Sub-portance
the
endless battles.-Duited Press.
Hold Germany Responsible
Church Servicos Cancelled LONDON, Aug. 18 (Reuter) When 42 Germun bombers, flying in British Consul Istment the London are equently she just tried to niodity
their objective, crossed the these assurances but American east, or compaled' by scort fighters trot uc seps their decent. The decision Expelled, Report they were beaten back by R.AF for the vessel to sail, he stated, had LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuter)ghters long before they reached been taken on the highest army and According to the Belgrade correspon-
navy advice and Germany would be their objectives. dent of the Italian news agency, Mr.
Sometimes the sky was alive withheld responsible for any damage or planes. Ralph Parker, described s British
As the Germans returned they Consul at Skoplje (Yugost_avin), Mr. Terence Atherton, correspondent of were challenged by anti-aircraft are the "Dally Mall" in Belgrade and and insly fled across the North Sco, Swisa journalist, Rudolph Singer, are
expelled from Yugo-Slavia for
hotly pursued by British Aghtera.
Aif church services at one inland
"spreading news rege ding Albania town were cancelled.
calculated to disturb relations be- tween Rome and Belgrade,"
"Router's" diplomalle cortespan- dent learns in authoritative quarters)
there that
is no confirmation in London of the expulsion of Mr. Ralph Parker from Yugo-Slavia.
BRITISH NAVAL ACTION
pound
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ITALIAN RAID ON FLEET
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casualties sustained.-Reuter.
NURSING LECTURES
The Auxiliary Nursing Service is another prepared to arrange for course of lectures in First Ald and Home Nursing, to commence early in September.
General Hsu declares that to
controls
Indo-Ching
London, Aug. 17. Twenty-seven survivors have been landed at a north-western British port from the Swedish steamer Artos tans) by
southern sea routes of Chin, to the 13500 1013), which was torpedoed b
cast it offers a strong base for opera- tions against the Philippines, to the South-east and south It controls the Slam and the Malay South Scus, Peninsula and to the west Indo- Ching encircles Stam.-Reuter,
KOWLOON WEDDING
Chinese Political Families United
Those who hold temporary exemp- lion from evacuation, on business A pretty wedding was solemnised grounds, are invited to attend these at Christ Church, Kowloon Tong, on lectures, so that it for any reason Saturday, between members of two their exemption should no longer hold important good, they may be already qualified Kwok Fa-sih (Pearl Kwok) and Mr. for enrolment in the Auxillary Nurs Wong Kung-ying. The Rev. James C.
LWong officiated.
othe is belleved to have been destroyed.
A further encounter by our #ghters with the enemy resulted in another Italian bomber being shot down, the shooting down of one more being un-ng Service. confirmed.
These new classes will be limited Finally another "S" 70 was come to a number not exceeding forty, and landed on the native troops, compelled to make a forced landing in candidates should send in their names
The small Italian fort of Ramis, it captured intact. The
the western desert, the aircraft being as soon as possible to Mrs. D. J. crew were Valentine, Hon. Secretary, Auxillary is believed, no longer exists to mark made prisoner.
Nursing Service, Queen Mory Hospl- the frontler.
We suffered no aircraft losses. tal. "After several minutes of intensive!
One pilot, was slightly wounded but The dates the lectures will be fire, the great guns swung to a fresh was able to bring back his aircraft announced fater. bearing and began plastering an arco safely to the base.
large concentrations of enemy where
When patrolling over the Kamaran troops were reported to be mussing Island in the Red Sea, our aircraft for an invasion of Egypt
met an enemy S81 bomber, which "Four salvoes scored direct hits was shot down in flames. Ulvere.
Forced Landing *The barracks at Bordia were also
One of the enemy alrcraft which damaged.
raided Alexandria on Friday night "An incessant bombardment con- was compelled by our defences to tinued for hals an hour and then make a forced landing in the western ccused as suddenly as it begun.” desert. Tho machine is intact and
the crew captured.
BOMBS ON OUTSKIRTS
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the whole row of adjoining shops were wrecked.
A 90-year-old woman was -tom | stout to enter the Anderson shelter and was killed when a bomb de- mobished her home.
Forthcoming Examinations Flist Ald, Queen Mary Hospital August 20 and 21.
Hon Nursing, Queen Mary Hospl- tal, August 26 and 20.
First Aid, Kowloon Hospital (Out-:
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The survvorn said the U-boat al- tacked in broad daylight when the chip's identity could not possibly be mistaken.
One of the vessel's two eboats was holed when being punched but the occupants plugged the loak with colton waste and baled the boat con- tinually to keep it allost. Both boats were picked up after a hour.
The boatswain, Gustaf Nellison, who had been inined or torpedoed five times previously, was killed.-—- United Preis,
British Tanker Lost
Rome, Aug. 18, A communique says on Hallan submarine sank a British tunker in the Atlantic United Press.
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etc.) Patients), August 29, for initiala A loon Tong Garden City, Association Police M.CL. (from prizes) to L, and August 30 for initials M to clubhouse when a large number of
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"DUNATIONS WAITING Mr: Led Si-hou, the for- initials M to Z.
Various rolds, the object of which initipis A to L, and September 5 for Communications, Mixstione await collection at the axles of the
out
la to, harass enemy troop movements
curried in SomalBand, were yesterday. Direct hits were regis iered on buildings at Hargeim. - -
Ond of our aircraft was compelled to land in the sea but the crew were kaved:
11-WORLD WAR COMMUNIQUE
HONOURS FOR DUTCH
London, Aug. 18. Awards for bravery in Netherlands: waters during'the Năzi invasion were made in London this morning when six officers" and 50anaval - ratings of the Dutch navy were decorated. A Heutenant received the Dutch equi- valent of the Victoria Cross and on-
Some bombs. fell In a church yard NAIROBI, Aug. 18 (Reuter)—A other officer the equivalent of the ahattering tomb-communique dated Saturday saya] Distinguished Service Order-Reu-
that there was no activity by ground ter.
stonen. havoc with the enemy raiders, many. Normal, ale reconnaissances were
British fighters have been playing
playing troops.
of which crashed in folds or Avi- carried out
lages. A number of pilots were
burned to death, while others were
.
mer
Rosamund Kung, (daughter of the Finance Minister, Dr. H. H. Kung.) Mr. Yu Yuch-sen and Mr. Wong Shao-lan, prominent Shanghal busi-
miss men.
MINISTER TO JAPAN
Sir John Latham First Australian Envoy
Tokyo," Aug. -16♫ An.agreement has been reached be- tween Japan und Australia to estab PUBLIC · BUYS 'PLANES lish formal-diplomatic relations and
exchange, diplómalio: envoys, || Bie | London, Aug. 18. John Latham will be the first Minis The Minister for Aircraft Producter, to Japam jatko
Sir John, who is now, Chief Justice Hikers and planic parties. In some The names of Dr. Ho Hungachiution, Lord Beaverbrook,atated to
now received of the Federal High Court, vislied. cases, saw thrilling fights or came and Dr. Chu Kwok-king have been day that, he had
and amouldering added to the local register of medical 13:052,051. from the public for the Japan as a goodwill envoy in 1933,42 jupon wrecked
enemy' planes in the fields.
practitioners.
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PETAIN CRITICISM
French In China Must.
Not Talk
Shanghai, Aug. 18.
Warning By Bullitt
Urges Immediate Action To Stop Nazi Threat
Philadelphia, Aug. 18,
Criticism of the national policy of
"It Is my conviction that America ́ the Petain Government by French-is in as great perit to-day as was men in the Colonies and China hus Fronce a year ago,' declared the
prompted the French authorities to Ambassador to France, Mr. William Issue an order demanding that Bullitt, at a mass meeting to-day. "I believe that unless we act now Frenchmen retrain from engaging in and decisively to meet the threat wo verbal warfare either in defence or shall be too late."
Mr. Bullitt declared the truth was that the destruction of the British The following order was issued to- navy would be the turning of Ame- day by M. Henri Cosme, Ambassador rica's Atlantic into a Maginot Line.
Boothing words, Maginot were the refrain of the lullaby
criticism of the polley adopted by the French leaders.
to China:
Lath for France."heese..
that
All Frenchmen have the freedom to r
and hopes. The goothing words, Atlantic Express their regrets Their loyally nevertheless, should were being used now by propagan neither waver nor be divided for dists of dictators in the hope France has but one Government. Is they might become the lullaby of
death it
for America." power has been conferred upon
There are Americans, said Mr. legally by a national assembly in
argue that if Hitler form provided for by the constitution Bullitt, who
should conquer Britain he will be of, 1875.
content and they believe that
Ameri
to co-upernie
Since arms have been laid down all ca should be. ablo verbal warfare is in vain and may happily with A Hitler Empire in only prove disastrous for Frenchmen Europe. To believe this was to mis who live in France. In order that understand the entire Nazi system, people may abstain from doing this It could not stop in its tracks t we appeal to the unity, reserve and could only be stopped-Reuter, dignity of Frenchmen in China.
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