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FOUNDED 1801 VETATX WEDNESDAY „NOVEMBER 13, 1940. BC+A+
No.
Vichy Is SOVIET SEEKS CLOSER Shaken By De Gaulle COLLABORATION WITH THE AXIS AND JAPAN
Success
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter),
-M. Laval, the Vichy Vice Premier and Foreign Minister,
LONDON, NOV. 12 (REUTER) -“MOLOTOVÝŠ VISIT TO BERLIN IS THE LOGICAL is reported from Berlin to-be OUTCOme of the evOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN SITUATION AND THE SIGNING OF once again en route for Paris to THE TRIPARTITE PACT,” SAYS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT HANDED TO FOREIGN In neutral quarters, this visit JOURNALISTS AT THE GERMÁN FOREIGN OFFICE TO DAY, ACCORDING TO THE FRENCH
WIRELESS.
consult German
Is linked up with the growing anxiety felt by the Vichy Government about the French, colonica.
It has been unable to withhold entirely from the French pubile General de Gaulle's latest successes in Gabon, and in a semi-official state- ment issued, there is a personal attack on General de Gaulle.
Signs of hurried consultations about
coming. Before leaving for Paris,
HAMBURG
BOMBED TO BITS
The statement continues: In view of the new situation created by the developments of war and the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo alliance, it has be-
Explosions
come necessary to define positively and clearly In Three
the position of the Soviet.
"M. Molotov's visit has the following aims: (1) to Factories North Afrien have also been fort Famed Nazi Port Is fix a basis for political and economical collaboration of
the Soviet with the Axis Powers and eventually with More Than 20 People Facing Bankeruptcy Japan; (2) to reconsider from the point of view of more LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter), extensive collaboration on the basis of the German-Soviet Hamburg, the second largest agreement." eity in Germany is facing bank-
M. Laval is reported to have seen M. Payrouton, Minister of the Interlor and former Realdent-Ceneral Morocco, and General Nogues, the actual Resident-General.
Nogues Decision
of
General Nogues, who has decided ruptcy. Every report reaching
to resist If Vichy ordered him to London emphasises the growing
COMMON interests CLAIMED
The statement adds: "In the present circumstances, M. surrender to Spain or the Axis, saw effects of the Royal Air Force's Molotov's visit is particularly significant because it proves that General Weygand at Algiers last "bomb blight" on this once great development in Europe, notably the signing of the Tripartite Friday before leaving for Vichy.
Admiral Elstival, Resident-General sea port. at Tunis, only returned to Africa Tremendous efforts are being Pact, has in no way affected the perfect realisation by both from Vichy on Sunday.
made to conceal the damage even Moscow and Berlin of their respective and common interests. Finally a flying visit of 24 hours to from people of the city itself yet Algiers has just been made by a the nows is spreading all over member of the Vichy Government, Vice-Admiral Platon, Under-Secre- Germany.
"Their collaboration since the signing of the German-Soviet agreement has only become: closer and has never suffered i the slightest reverse, contrary to Poland. the allegations of foreign propa-
ganda."
tary
for the Colonies, who returned The damage to factories becomes to Vichy
Vichy yesterday. Shortly after his daily more serious one ferred to return,
he conferred with Marshal Industries are being transferred to Pelain, Admiral Darlan, Minister of castern cities or occupied Marine, and General Huntziger, the Burnt out shells of warehouses and
smashed wharves teil the
of-
Minister War.
Shipyard Hit
According to the Zurich newspaper, Hamburg's ruin. "La Suisse, Vichy intends to "lake fresh measures for the defence of the French colonies."
Lafc
of
Permanent Collaboration The statement concludes by cm- phasising that M. Molotov's talks in New reports state that the Blohm Berlin "are not an aim in themselves
Waliershot is badly damaged. New tions of a perfect and permanent LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter)-Gen- ships under construction have been collaboration between the two coun
smashed. At one period five sub-tries."
Gabon Captured
unother African port.
and Voss shipyard on the Isle of but an important phase in the rel
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Feared Killed
WOODBRIDGE, New York, Nov. 12 (Router),—-Over 20 people are feared killed in three separate explosions in important industrial centres in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The explosions occurred in widely separated areas, all with- in a space of three hours. Con- siderable material damage was done.
Simultaneously nother explosion occurred ut the American Cyanide [Company's powder factory at Edin- burgh, Pennsylvania. The shock was telt two miles away.
This was the second explosion in the company's factories within, three. days.
The third detonation of the day Ishook the Trojan Powder Company's the outskirts of Allentown,
Formsylvania. Several persons were
Injured, some fatally.
ZURICH, Nov. 12 (Reuter).—
Within An Hour WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 12 (Router). It is now learned that the three explosions occurred within the space of an hour, the first at 1.10 p.m. at Edinburgh; the second at 1.30 p.m. at Woodbridge; and the third at 2 p.m. arAllentown.
eral de Gaulle has apparently taken marines out of 20 bullding were The French broadcast added that damaged beyond repair. A section it seemed probable that the Berlin A Geneva despatch to the official of the Blohm and Voss workshops discussions would be followed by Hitler has placed great hopes in German news agency says that all has been turned over to aircraft pro- talks in Moscow after M. Molotov's the visit of M. Molotov, Bay communications with the port of duction. This section has been hit return.
Berlin correspondents of Swiss Gentil, the second largest port In
Political clreies in Moscow state Gabon, are reported in Vichy to have and nearly completed aircraft burnt
out
that after-reporting-to-Stalin,--M. newspapers.. been cut. Hence it is presumed that Damage to the power stations has Mololoy will confer with the Japan- On one hand it is stated that
The Trojan Powder Factory holds General de Gaulle's forces have suc-cut the output of Iactories which ese and German Ambassadors and ceeded in capturing this port as well have so far escaped bombs or fire. probably the representatives of Italy he wishes to obtain Russia's over £50,000 worth of defence con-
adherence to the German-Italian-tracts.
Omcials of the Federal Bureau of Wrecked railway lines and empty and Turkey.
Japanese alliance, or if that is Lengthy Talk goodsyards add to the muddle.
at Investigation Washington im- extensive Damage to railways is so
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter) impossible, to facilitate the con- mediately started an enquiry into each that goods traffic must always be Hitler received M. Molotov for a clusion of a Russo-Japanese pact explosion. given preference. Travellers
from lengthy conversation this afternoon. in order to demonstrate to the Berlin to Hamburg report that the Herr von Ribbentrop, the German Journey now takes 24 hours instead of Foreign Minister, was present.
world Russia's solidarity with the usual four and involves at least
Hitler's bodyguard did the honours the Axis. 'five' changes in either direction. joutside the Chancellory.
So many Hamburg ships have been
Ribbentrop-Molotou
as Libreville.
October Air Raid Victims
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter). Women and chlidren outnumbered sunk or damaged in the harbour or NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Router) — men in fatal civilian ensualties on the mined off the mouth of the Elbe and home front in October.
in Baltie waters that the shortage of The Arat conference Analysis of the offelal returns tonnage is becoming an acute pro-Molotov and Herr shows that air raid deaths total 6,334, blem.
On the other hand, Hitler is said to be anxious to obtain Russian support for Germany's expansionist policy in the Near East,
The Berlin correspondent of the a"Tribune de Geneva" states that M. Molotov's visif is considered in Berlin as a sign that Russia has now declar- ed herself in favour of the Axis,
Heavy Price
between M. von Ribbentrop lasted two hours, according to
No details are disclosed,
Soviet Press · Silent MOSCOW, Nov, 12 (Reuter).--The
of which 2,000 were women, 043 Το try to offset these losses, Berlin message. children and 2,791 men.
Swedish ships are being used to the injured women total 3,750, children full extent in the Baltic trade. 717 und men 4,228.
FOUND MISSING: ITALIAN NAVY
Raids on Britain LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter).-The only enemy air activity to-day has been by a small number of single air- craft, says an Air Ministry communi- One of these was shot down into
Bombs were dropped at 1 sew
que.
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter) the sea off the south-east coast. British sailors in the Mediterranean
•
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aren.
GANDHI OFFENDS
Mercenary Army. Reference
LAHORE, Nov. 12 (Reuter). A "storm of indignation" has Soviet press is maintaining complete The correspondent asks: "What been aroused by the recent silence on M. Molotov's visit to Berlin. price must be paid to Moscow? Cer- remark of Gandhi in his news
Ambassador, Sirtainly the Dardanelles but much Stafford Cripps, had an interview on more as well,"
paper, "Halljan," that Punjab Monday with the Vice-Commissar for
Indications are, he adds that the was the recruiting ground for Foreign Affairs, M. Vishinsky.
Near East and Central Asia will be
soldiers, promised to Russia as her sphere of mercenary
declared expansion with special emphasis on Major Sirdar Sikander Hyatk- A small number of casualties was Turkey, Iran and Iraq.
han, the Punjab, Premier, in a speech, here.
Demanding the withdrawal of this "sweepng insult." the Punjab Premier declared that unless it was [withdrawn, other parts of India WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Reuter), would not be entitled to expect any After a long period of waiting, assistance from Punjab, where TC- Britain is to have some of America's without the sightest offlelal pressure. cruiting is proceeding spontaneously flying fortresses, which are glant
At a very conservative estimate, bombers capable of bombing a target 1,000,000 Punjabis, were ready to 2,000 miles from the base.
are beginning to suffer from eye-points, including one in the London caused and little damage was reported.* strain looking for the Italian Navy.;
They have just returned from ព 2,000-mile reconnaissance, sweeping the Western Mediterranean. De stroyers and cruisers and one aircraft carrier took part without seeing trace of Italian warships.
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GREEKS CAPTURE ANOTHER TOWN
Italian Retreat Continues
Special to the "Telegraph”
that the OHRID, Nov. 12 (UP)—Frontier reports say Greeks, early this morning, attacked and captured Cargnon, and the Italians retreated in the direction of Plyasa on the Biklista- Korca road. Plyasa is only about five miles from Korca.
In this fighting the Italians lost 26 killed, about 70 wounded,
seven officers and 140 soldiers Giant Liner Laken prisoner, in addition-to- the captive of one field gun and May Go To an auto truck. Meanwhile
in the the Grecks
Singapore northern spurs of the Morova moun- tains, late yesterday, succeeded in ad- vancing their positions another mile, in the direction of Korea which con-
NEW YORK,
Nov. 12
tinues to be the target for Greek (Reuter).The liner Queen artillery. Italian artillery is replying Elizabeth sailed this after- from the mountain positions around!
the village of Mborya, about 11⁄2 miles noon..
due southeast of Korea.
Four Greek and two Brilish bomb-
The destination of the
ers bombed Santa Quaranti at 3 p.m., Queen Elizabeth is not re- yesterday and also Valona. Three
were
ere klited and seven wounded at vealed but it is suggested Santa Quaranti. Several bombs fell that she is going to a Cana- in the Valona suburb of Uji-Flott
where they are reported to have dian port or Boston to be caused heavy damage to the Italian fitted as a troopship, or even Petrol Company, Alpi,
Correspondent's Story to Singapore.
ATHENS, Nov. 12 (Reuter).—A bomber formation again British bombed Albanian targets to-day, the results are not known yet.
Great quantities of wer material, which the Italians abandoned in the ravines of the Central Pindus sector, continue to be collected. The Greeks have already employed against the enemy captured light artillery and machine-guns.
that Although reports
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Falling heavily while he was U. Soddu, the Itellan commander, skating at the Ritz skating rink at ordered a general withdrawal of his North Point last night, Mr. W. C. troops to their former positions in Mackle of Taikoo Docks, sustained a Albania are untrue, it appears that compound fracture of the left leg. the Italians have reutifled their line He is receiving treatment in the
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North Sea Convoy Repels Air Attack
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter)The fierce reception given attacking German planes by a British convoy in the North Ben yesterday resulted in the shooting down by guns of at least three enemy aircraft and probably five, while all ships in the convoy were saved.
jkoven merchant ships of about 44,000 An Admiralty communique tons were sunk. In point of fact no ships were sunit.", Two ships sustain- giving these facts gives the lle ed some damage but both are now BUCHAREST, "Nov, 12-(Reuter)—to official German claims. ›
Additional To R.A.. and pur-Rumenta has been shaken by about 11 states: "Last night a special
Tho was broadcast by London, Nov. 12/7/(Router) written Bucharest. and other parts of the Germany, stating that, five. of our Admiralty points out that the one House of country were rocked by the big
Cross added that about 4.000,- Subscriptions trave been opened 000 tons of Allied and neutral ship throughout the country to aid earth pitig was at the time chartered to us quake, victims.
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