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FOUNDED 1801 五拜禮號七七月九英港香: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1940. BABA
No. 10206
ROOSEVELT PLACES EMBARGO ON WAR MATERIALS TO JAPAN All Countries Affected Except England
JAPANESE EYES ON HONGKONG Retired Officers' Demands
Special to the "Telegraph"
An organisation of retired Japanese army officers, known as the Meiringkai, have presented a petition to the Government demanding that Japan immediately approach the United States for clarification of the
and that
should Singapore base reports,
Japan immediately seize Hongkong and Singapore if the reply is "unsatisfactory".
This was revealed by travellers from Tokyo who arrived in Shanghai this morning, says a "United Press" report from the northern port.
These travellers reported increasing anti-American senli. ment in Tokyo, including signs around the American Embassy In English which state: "Japan will not permit British and American influence in Asia."
Closely associated with authoritative quarters in Tokyo, the travellers declared that the Emperor has sanctioned an alliance with Germany and Italy which will not be signed before the Privy Council gives its ratification; ratification is expected daily, because the Radicals, who are apparently now in control, are clamouring for an early announcement of the alliance.
It is understood that the Ger-1 man Ambassador has assured the Japanese that the Russo-German pact is working well, for which reason he is also urging Japan to make overtures to Russia.
Only The Start
It is declared that foreign diploma- le circles in Tokyo are convinced that the invasion of Indo-China is only the beginning of the Japanese expan- sion. They believe thh the Japanese Government is prepared to defy Britain and America na a result of receiving promises of German sup-
port
A copy of the Yomuir Shimbun" dated September 24 which arrived in Shanghai from Tokyo this morning stated that the former Japanese Consul-General in Honolulu, who had returned to Yokohama from Howatt In September 22 had declared.
"In connection with
President Roosevelt
Philippines & D.E.I. Thought In Danger
Reactions To U.S. Embargo
Special to the "Telegraph"
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, (UP) --The entire situation the Far East holds great potential danger for the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies in view of Japan's expansionist poll.
Favourable Reaction cies,
This was the opinion expressed The Immediate congressional reacs to-day by Representative Craw. tion to Present Roosevelt's embarge of iron and steel scrap WILS favour- ford of the House Insular Affairs le
to-day. However, Committee
Junes Representative
Richards
Special to the "Telegraph"
WASHINGTON, SEPT. 26, (UP).—THE UNITED STATES HAS PLACED AN EMBARGO ON SHIPMENTS OF IRON AND STEEL SCRAP, AND IMPORTANT WAR MATERIALS TO ALL COUNTRIES INCLUDING JAPAN_OUTSIDE THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GREAT BRITAIN. THE EM- BARGO BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 16.
Of the large number of nations affected Japan alone has been a consistent heavy purchaser, Italy's recent Heavy trade having been cut off by the British blockade. AIMED AT JAPAN
President Roosevelt's announcement of the embargo stressed that the, measure is intended to conserve the United States supplies of scrap, but Mr. Stephen Early, White House Secretary, to-day revealed that the President has been preoccupied with the Far Eastern crisis duc to Japan's action in Indo-China and the dispute regarding control in Shanghai.
"The President has been virtually continuously in consulta tion, mainly by telephone, with Mr. Cordell Hull on the Far Eastern situation," Mr. Early said. PETROLEUM MAY BE NEXT
He added that he had no information regarding the reports that the embargo might soon be proclaimed on all grades of petroleum.
avoided
The White House announcement whatsoever to the situation in the Orient.
Japan purchased approximate- ; ly one third of America's exports of iron and steel scrap during the first suven months of 1940, according to Department Commerce figures.
of
went to
The total exported was 1.790,000 tons of which 325,000 tuns Jupun and 590,000 tons to Great Britain.
During the corresponding period in 1939 Japan took a total of 1,155,000 tons from a tutal of 2,123,000 tons [exported,
with Britain's compared 254,000 tona.
Text of Announcement "Dome!" gives the text of the announcement which is as follows!
he said he does not believe the said: "It was the natural and logical"The President has approved early
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AND HEAVEN HELP THE NAZIS
Admitted by friend and for to be the finest bayonet fighters the world, British troops manning England's coast are itching to get to grips with the Nazis in hand-to-hand fighting. Neither are they allowing themselves to becdine"out of}' practice in the art as this picture vividly shows. In the above photograph we see some of the famous Black Watch showing how bayonet charges should be successfully carried Lout.
reference any
Nazi Raiders Drone Over The Metropolis
ITALIAN BASES SHELLED
Invasion Plans Thwarted
SPECIAL TO THE *TELEGRAPH"
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 26 (Domei).-It is officially disclosed that British war- ships crept into the coastal waters off Sidi Barrani at dawn on Wednesday and shelled the Italian invasion bases from point-blank.
It is claimed that the inflicted severe damage to the Italian posi- tions and it is believed that the Italian plans for renewal of the Egyptian offensive have been effectively dis- located.
All-Night Raids shelling
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, Sept. 26 (11 p.m.) (UP)—A heavy anti-aircraft barrage was thrown up to the black, cloudy sky as German raiders droned over London and its suburbs to-night.
About 70 planes, comprising and "Molotov
unleashed. Japanese-presidential embargo on iron and result of the actions taken by fortiu establishment of additional controls about 20 bombers with fighting
Japan Prepared
Kromkor nations. It was sonetting
Representative George
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Breadbaskets" were
Reports so for show that two north
the west and southwest
American relations, the Japanese in steel scrap shipments to Japan that had to come sooner or later." on the exportation of iron and steel
attempted to rail London suburbs Were bombed us Hawaii are all ready to underge will increase the danger.
Johnson strap with a view to conserving planes, sacrifices in accordance with Japan-
Some congressional elreles, white | sald: "I think the President's action available supply to meet the rapidly Southampton again to-day but well as
engaged by ese national policy."
British London areas. con-expanding requirements of the de- were approving the action, privately ex- was justified considering the
fence programine in this country.
A number of high uxplosive and press the view
status that the embargo ditions regarding
fighters. "Effective October 15 all outstand-
Incendiary bombs were dropped in o might Inerense danger in other For the Far East.
It is believed that six of the al-northwestern rural area causing a Eastern areas,
Representative John Kee said: "The ing balances of the licences which action was proper if there was a good have been granted pursuant to the tacking planes were brought down, number of fires which were quickly
all bombers, extinguished. right to dis-existing regulations of July 20 for and that they We have πο
It is believed that one raider was when the exportation of No, 1 heavy melt-Two of them fell on land and five criminate against Japan but
ing steel scrap will be revoked. we find a reason lo justify it, I think
of the crew from one taken prisoner. brought down by anti-aircraft fire "On October 18, the exportation of we should act-bence I approve of
Two British Bighters crashed, but in this some area. all grades of iron and steel scrap will both pilots parachuted to safely. the action."
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Domel)-—Au- thorized quarters declare that Japan is fully prepared to meet all possible steps likely to be taken by the United States. This was the com- the reported total ment to-day on American ban on the exports of iron and steel scrap, and the extension of a new loan to Chungicing.
"I Heartily Approve"
"Of course there is a danger to the the Dutch Indles, Philippines and but the President's action does no: make any difference in this regard. Japan is determined to carry out her polley of expansion whatever may be done. While detalled official reports are "I heartily approve the President's at lacking and full circumstances action. have long urged such leading up to the reported American step. We have done more than any- actions are yet to be clarified, in-one in the world to help Japan crush formed quarters understand that the China and I am glad to see we are Washington steps are apparently de- taking definite action now instead of signed to bring pressure to bear upon sending pussy-footing notes," TURN to Page 2, Column Seven presentative Crawford declared.
Ro-
How Japan Will Be Hit By The Embargo
Special to the "Telegraph"
NEW YORK Sept. 26 (Domei)-Steel industry sources estimate that Japan can acquire no more than 100,000 tons of steel scrap during the three weeks before the U.S., embargo is effectuated, if the present rate of purchasing continues.
It is pointed out that the three-week period definitely precludes Japan from sending extra freighters to the United States to carry and rush cargoes.
However, it permits loading of vessels already în part or en route, ne
Thus, if any extra cargoes should be shipped they would have to be made by American vessels.
reason.
Japan's
were
Dodging Barrage
A. later message says that shortly before 1 a.m. to-day German raiders| were droning steadily over London dodging
be placed under the licensing system. Threat To D.E.I.
The new exportation, imitation will be applied to 75 types of iron and steel Representative Melvin Maas said: Frap.
"Under the new regulation which "This is going to speed up effort to get the Dutch East Indles. will be made effective on October 18
the continuous barrage If we are going to impose an embur-licences will be issued to permit ship
way and ments to the countries in the Western which was bursting in the plich go, we should go all the prohibit shipments of all goods to and Hemisphere and Great Britain only.
Direct Challenge from Japan, particularly Japanese Kold."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (Reuter). The embargo on the export of scrap is a good move and i ne in lavour of TURN to Page 2, Column Soven
Senator Arthur Capper sald: "It
it. The action should have been taken a long time ago."
Senatur Alexander Wiley Buid: "The action will probably result in bringing Japan and German closer together; however, it is, probably logical step in view of the course we are following. Only the future con tell what the total effect will be." -
Singapore's Home Guard
New Body Formed
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
가
black heavens.
The
Japanese Rob Junk Ôf $2,000 Cargo Stopped Near Hongkong
LATEST
Indo-China Given Assurances
TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Reuler)—A
Joint communique issued regarding
the Indo-China, agreement says that the Japanese have. assured France Li Ching-ling, 55, master of trading that they will respect the sovereignty Junk No. 45421, reports that when and integrity, of frido-China. bombers ivero dropping his junk with a crew of eight was The spokesman of the Japanese numerous flares which momentarily sailing to Hongkong from Kwòng Ho, Foreign Omce refused to reveal enveloped the city in great glow Tolshan district, and when near Sun whether any limitations in scope had and several times explosive bombs Mun,' a Japanese schooner weat been placed on the Japanese,
alongside his vessel
Southampton
Suffers War
Worst Raid Of War
Special to the "Telegraph"
Six Japanese sailors boarded his junk, and transfered his cargo which was valued at $2,000, to the schooner and sailed westward. The Japanese also took his junk licence,
Mystery Conference Called
(Reuter)- Foreign correspondents in Tokyo have to
TOKYO, Sept. 27
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Dakar Casualties confequest an unspoilted Dakar Casualties
Said Heavy
BPECIAL TO THE STELEGRAPH!! VICHY, Sept. 26. (Dome!).~~~AC- cording to authorised quarters, at Vichy, the first British attack on Dokar on
caused September 24. casualties of 185 killed and 363 wounded.
LONDON, Sept. 27 (UP)-Southampton yesterday suffered the worst raid of the whole war when 50 German planes dived on the town despite an intense anti-aircraft barrage and dropp ed many high explosive bombs causing considerable damage and rendering hundreds homeless. coasts but few penetrated for inland.
At least one German plane was Bombs were dropped at two points on bordments
Casualties in the subsequent bome even bre. said to bo
R.A.F. Hammer The Channel Ports
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26 (Domel)- destroyed being blown to pieces the north-east coast causing some heavier. A local defence corps, modelled on the lines of the home guard in Eng-in mid-air by anti-aircraft bat-damage and casualties but the hum
|ber of fatal injuries is small,” said land, will shortly be created here,tories. As the blazing wreckage an Air Ministry communique,
The measure seeks to organize fell one of the crew baled out but Late yesterday afternoon attacks civilians in every village and province throughout the Straits Settlements his parachute caught fire and he were made on a number of towns an the Channel: coast from Bostings to into a co-ordinated army for use Infell like a stone into the river.
Southampton where damage was done case of possible foreign invasion, 199 The homeless are being accommo- and, a number of people were killed
It is declared that non-European dated in church halls and schools, for injured. Bomba were also droppe Areworks can be seen along the Briush subjects as well as citizens of "During the morning enemy aired on a town in the buidlands whore French coast where Hoyal Air Force
craft operating for the most part some house were damaged, but no bombers apparently continue to ham caroll
ingly, approached the east and south serious casualties were reported.mer German oppcentrations,
the British Protectorates may have to
SPECIAL TO THE STELEGRAPHY DOVER, Sept. 27 (UP)-Brillant
time to-night, when they will be of special given an announcement importance.