Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
British Army In Middle East Now Strengthened And Ready
--Gibraltar Confident
LONDON, NOV. 11 (REUTER) THE FOLLOWING · STATEMENT IS ISSUED TO-DAY REGARDING THE POSITION IN THE MIDDLE EAST:
An Italian advance across the desert to attack Alexandria is so difficult an operation as to be almost impossible.
The Italians are weak in tactical training which is re garded as inferior to that, of the British troops."
Sensitive Italiani
November 12, 1940,
Russia Unlikely To The
Yield Politically
Nazi Concern For Materials
By "Renter's" Diplomatic Correspondent LONDON, Nov. 11-It is unlikely that there will be any political developments from M. Molotov's visit to Berlin.
Nevertheless the Germans are obviously anxious to suggest certain possibilities as is evident from their reference to the presence of Horr. Franz von Papen, the German Ambassador to Turkey. The German propaganda machine is doing its best.
Herr von Ribbentrop is going to the frontier to meet Molotov and Berlin will doubtless put on its most festlye garb so far as permitted by the R.A.F.
In addition British forces in the Middle East have been steadily reinforced in number and equipment until to-day they form what is described as "about as good an army as one could hope to see."
following as the vital points in the RAF, in the Western Desert, is ex- forthcoming Middle East campaign:cellent and the RAF. shows tactical
(1) At all costs Britain must re- superiority over the Italians. tain her hold in Egypt because of the strategic importance of the Suez Canal and Alexandrlu. The enemy The British position in the Western must be beaten here because on it Desert has been immensely Improved depends Britain's ability to help her In the last few months. Both armo- friends. ment and defences are better and the
(2) Britain must do her best fo mon know all the moves in desert assist Greece. warfare.
(3). At the earliest moment that It the Germans are able to re-resources allow, Britain will strike Inforce the Italians on this front at the enemy at a point which will can never allow Syrin to fall into/prelatlats in aircraft production. will take them some time to attain do him most injury and strike with proficiency in this type of fighting all her power. It is believed that there are no Ger- man troops in Libyn at present except technicians and probably advisers.
The Italians are using mainly the forward area. They are not getting much material and oil into Libya but are believed to have accumulated substantial reserves,
Now that the British are using Crete os naval base, Italian difficult les, should Libya not be reinforced,, would be oven greater.
Excellent Troops
British dieulties are not concerned
Liaison between the army and the
De Gaulle
Fall
of
In East Africa, the Itailans are sensitive about the Abyssinian front
The fact that M. Molotov Is as their violent reaction to the Bri-
accompanied by 32 experts tells its Galabat proves. tish capture of
There Galabat In important as an entry town story of the course the negotla
tions are likely to pursue. Abyssinia and the Italians used...u
are experts in trade, metallurgy and great number of plance in counter-agriculture-in a word, all the raw attacks.
materinis Rusalo products, as well as Syria presents difficulties. Britain! ma
Pooling of Resources
UNREST IN HUNGARY
Special TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BUDAPEST, Nov. 11 (UP).—
hostile hands, it is affirmed. Con- Germany is obviously trying to Police and riot squads with rifles ditions under the existing regime ap-| pear fairly stable.
Announces Libreville
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, Nov. 11 (UP),—General De Gaulle's headquar
with manpower. The quality of the ters, in a communique Issued to-day, states that Libreville sur- troops is excellent and they have been steadily reinforced from New rendered on November 10.
Zenland, Australia and India na well It adds: "The officer com-
as Britain.
It is the Stuff's intention to main-manding at Libreville surrender ARK ROYAL
tain a stream of armoured weapons ed himself on the tenth of
and aeroplanes to be able to strike November at 4.30 am. The BOMBERS
at a point where it is calculated to do sloop Savorgnan
the enemy the most damage,
de
Brazza
Milltary experts in London, low- and Commandt Domine of the IN ACTION
ever, expect that the campaign in the Free French navy have entered Middle East will be an arduous, hard-Libreville harbour." fought struggle of many phoses.
on the Indo-China
The Savorgunn de Brazza was As to Gibraltar's position, it has formerly been made even more powerful in the last few months. The forces there station and visited Hongkong have been working like beavers, often. strengthening the defence.and they are confident of being able success fully to resist any attack.
.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
stage a demonstration whereby un
patrolled Parliament attempt would be made for Russians 10-day resources to be pooled, something on Square in Budapest to prevent the line of Britain's arrangement with incidents through the assembly the United States.
But both M. Kalinin, the President of Green Shirts whose leader of the U.S.S.R.. and Marshal Wirth Kovarch was arrested at Timoshenko, the Soviet Defence the doors of Parliament. Commissar, have just made speeches To-day's session in the House in which they have emphasised was stormy, and two Nazi Russia's determination be
to strong
and neutral. It would be surprising deputies,
charged with
the
it Russia suddenly turned her back organisation of a plot against on this policy. The governing factor Admiral Horthy and the Hung-
in her recent polley has been con-arian Minister of the Interior, sideration for her own interests.. She
is determined, to keep out of war and had their immunity suspended. will doubtless do everything to preserve her neutrality.
Due In Berlin
Eden Thanks
Army Of . Middle East
Winning Quality
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter).-M. Molotov, who is due in Berlin to- morrow morning, arrived in German evening, territory at Maikinia this
the German Am- accompanied by bassador to Moscow, Baron von der according to the Ger- Schulenberg, LONDON, Nov. 11 (UP)-man news agency,
He was received, by the People's The Admiralty issued a com Protocol, Herr Doernberg, and the munique to-day saying that Chief of Staff of the Fuehrer's Deputy naval planes from the aircraft- S.S. Leader, Herr Stenger.
M. Molotov will be met at the carrier Ark Royal bombed the station in Berlin to-morrow by Herrtory when the hour comes," de-
aerodrome
von Ribbentrop.
Ribbentrop Reception clared Mr. Anthony Eden, Secre- VICHY, NOV. 1 (UP)-The Minis-Cagliari in Sardinia.
Explosions And Fires
BASLE, Nov. 11 (Reuter)-Herr tary of State for War, in a broad- try of Colonies, In a communique Is-
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter). von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign cast to British and Allied troops LONDON, Nov. 11 (Router).A sued to-day, states that communica statement issued to-day points to the tions with Libreville have been outAircraft from the aircraft Minister. has gone to Koenigsberg, in the Middle East, made known
¡East Prussia, to meet M. Molotov, the since 10 pm, Sunday but there are carrier Ark Royal, have deliver-Soviet Foreign Commissar, according in London to-day. ports regarding the capture of the ed a bombing attack on the to the Berlin correspondent of city,
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General Tetu said, "Murderous at tacks were occurring at the gates of the capital."
The High Commissioner at Dakar reports to-night that Port Gentile and ather Gabon ports are still in the hands of the loyalists.
De Gaulle Followers
HANOI, Nov. 12
(Reuter). Vice
a
be
harbour
harbour
and
and
aerodrome
Cagliari in Sardinia.
and
at
of "Baster Nachrichten."
It is oficially recorded that bombs were dropped only in the target area Innt explosions
Ares were observed.
bombers Italiah
reialiated by attacking the Ark, Royal but made no hits. There were no casualties or damage.
Two Italian aircraft were destroy-
losses.
British Planes Active SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BUDAPEST, Nov. 11 (UP)- British planes to-day bombed and set fire to petrol depois at the air base of Valona and struck
and
Nanning Bombed By Japanese
NANNING, Nov. 12
the
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter). "We shall strike home for vic-
Mr. Eden told them that the future was safe in their fonds. "Yours is the quality that commands success,” he declared.
The War Minister continued: "This Journey I have. Just compleled to the Middle
ddle East Command has been for me a most vivid and encouraging ex- perience. I sbould like
to
con-
gratulate each one of
of you from General Wavell to the most recently- arrived private soldier upon the (Central splendid efficiency and keenness dis-
[re-occupation by Chinese forces, can subduo your spirits, no hardship
Nanning was raided by three Japanese can weaken your resolution. planes yesterday.
Admiral Jean Decoux, Governored by British fighters, who had no News). For the first time after its played by all ranks. No discomfort General of French Indo-China, re-
10 signed yesterday, according Japanese report, Admiral Decoux was appointed Governor-General on June 20 by the Vichy Government.
The reason for the resignation of Admiral Decoux is reported to due to the increasing difficulties damaged a jetty as well as an Italian created-by-a-strung-group of de warship at Sante Quaranti, according
to a Greek Radio announcement to night.
The rutto also reported that the rout at Phdus has compelled the Italians along the Kalamas River to withdraw in order to protect their own Banks. The Greeks are sald to be following them up.
Gaulle followers in Saigon.
The Vichy Government is expected to appoint a new Governor-General
Boon.
(Admiral Decoux's predecessor was General Georges Catroux, who has since joined General de Gaulle's forces).
Reinforcements The raiders, flying low, released a
"Reinforcements in men, und ma number of bombs most of which fell terial have been and are being sent to into the river.
strengthen you still further." Yenching University
Mr. Eden told the forces that their CHUNGKING, Nov. 12 (Central relations and friends in London were Nows)More than $1.700,000 of enduring nightly air attacks with a damage was sustained by the National calm courage which had won the ad- Yunnan University as a result of an miration of the world. The air raid over Kunming by 30 Japanese spirit inspired the forces in the In the final planes on October 13, a final investi- Middle East and together they shared dution of the damages reveals.
$1,500,000 damage was caused to
$100,000 to
to books and
the buding $50
On other fronts the Greeks have jupparatus and $500 to
on About 30 bombs landed launched counter attacks and are
uni-
an unbroken faith triumph.
same
Mr. Chong Pal-ch!, member of the South Seas Chinese Comfort Delega- Ing most of low which arrived in Chini last
hall and April, is now in Hongkong after on
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SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH".
British pinnes also bombed jetties the buildings. The LONDON. Nov. 11 (UP).-Spenic- Ing over the Leopoldville radio, and the road leading to the docks at the newly-completed
announced that Konispa Bay in the Adriatle Sea. General de Gaulle Gabon has belonged to Free France since Sunday.
driving the enemy back in confusion,versity,compound 1
school extensive economie Inspection tour in
another
Cabinet Changes Rumour Denied
Addressing himself to the spirit of Marshal Foch who, he sald, was a soldier, General de Gaulle said: "To-day, on November 11
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" French soldier wants to report to LONDON, Nov. 11 (UP), The you. You have given us our victorles. Ministry of Information stated to-day have vanquished our enemies and that the rumours of an impending have always desired to go on until Cabinet change were "entirely with the ultimate victory is achieved."
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Yamchow Fighting NANNING; Nov. 12 News) Severe fighting continues unabated in the outer perimeter, of Yamehow with Chinese forces con- verging on the city from three direc
tlons.
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Following their capture of Ping- lochino on November 8, Chinese troops are reported to have recovered, four more strategle points in the outer Japanese defence ring of Yamehow, including Makungu, Shlhhwel, Shul- chingtong and Fengmen.
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