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'No. 1019
TENSION
GROWING IN
FAR EAST: FIGHTING ON THE THAI BORDER
Special to the "Telegraph"
NEW DEVELOPMENTS, WITH FAR-REACHING possibilitIES, ARE REPORTED IN TWO PARTS OF THE FAR EAST, WHILE IT IS OFFICIALLY STATED THAT SERIOUS FIGHTING HAS BROKEN OUT ON THE THAI-INDO-CHINA FRONTIER BETWEEN FRENCH AND THAILAND TROOPS, THE JAPANESE ARE COMPLAINING OF GROWING ANTI- JAPANESE INCIDENTS IN THE NETHERLAND EAST INDIES.
According to the Vichy Government, says a "United Press" message, hostilities began between French Indo-China troops and Thailanders along the Cambodian frontier on November 23, when the French three times repulsed the Thai forces who were attempting to throw a pontoon across the Caustung River.
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Vichy has indicated that French troops are prepared to defend the integrity of Indo-China, but the Government has also declared that it is prepared to negotiate with Thailand regarding her demands.
Increasing incidents of maltreatment of Japanese in the Netherlands East Indies are alleged by "Domei," which declares that Mr. Matsuoka the Foreign Minister is to lodge a formal protest to the N.E.I. Minister-to Tokyo, at the same time demanding a formal apology and an indemnification by the Dutch authorities.
Indo-China To Fight Maltreatment
Alleged
If Thailand Insists By Japanese In N.E.I.
Special to the "Telegraph"
TOKYO, Nov. 28 (Domei)-Taking a serious view of the reportedly frequent occurrence of anti-Japanese Incidents in the VICHY, Nov, 27 (UP),—it is officially announced that hos-Netherlands East Indies, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke tilities began between French Indo China and Thailand along the Matsuoka, is understood to be lodging a formal protest with the Cambodian frontier on November 23, when the French three Netherlands Minister to Tokyo in the near future demanding a times repulsed the Thailanders who were attempting to throw formal apology and an indemnification by the Dutch authorities. a pontoon bridge across the Causlung river.
Several hours fighting ensued around the Cambodian village of Poipet. Thailand regular troops attacked at 11 p.m. on Saturday night seeking to invade Poipet by using portable materials for a bridge across the Caustung river. Fifteen Cam- bodian trailleurs fought off three Thailander attacks with machine-guns, but at 5 am. Sunday, the Thailanders resumed the attack. The fire converged on Poipet.
GERMAN
RAIDERS
REPULSED
One Town Bombed
LONDON, Nov. 28 (UP).--A
It is reported that there have jufter establishing that he did frot take already been more than 10 cases uny pleture of the Governor's re of maltreatment of Japanese sidence, and also that the district was residents and officials by Dutch net omclaily closed to photographers.
Batavia Incident troops and police and other SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” · agents in East Indies while TOKYO, Nov, 27' (UP).—A minor incidents involving Japan-despatch appearing in the "Nichi ese are reported almost "numer- TURN to Back Page, Column 4 Will Defend, Says Vichy
Following on the heels of the VICHY, Nov. 27 (UP).—The alleged maltreatment by Dutch police French Government has reiterat of Mr. Yoshimi, owner of an iron ed its determination to defend works at Batavia, -and-his-wife-on the territorial integrity of its colonial empire.
jous."
the night of November 10, a Japanese national flag hoisted at a Japkinese barber's shop in Bandoeng on the to occasion of the 60th anniversary of
It has reiterated its readiness discuss Siam's claims, but has em the accession of Queen Wilhelmina phasised that it will agree only to a
was pulled down and burnt on the street by
by unidentified agents on the negotiated settlement.
The Government said thai Indo-night of November 23.
shop. The owner of the barber's Chion has ample reserve troops to! insure territorial Integrity, although accompanied by the head of the Slam is in a better position from an Japanese Residents' Society, reported, coastal town in southwest Eaviation point of view with the newly on the matter to the Police the next | land was heavily raided last delivered planes night.. One resident said: States. "There were successive relays of However, the Government also enemy machines over the town stressed that it is still attempting to every few minutes and many obtain Slam's ratification of the non- incendiary bombs were dropped." "ression pact signed on June 12.
Several raiding formations
from the United morning. The Japanese Consulate- General at Batavia also was reported to have sent oficials to Bondoeng to investigate the affair..
Appeals To Natives
Consular Official Detained
In another case, Chancellor Ariyoshi of the Japanese Consulate-General at Batavia passing in front of the of the Government-
crossed the Kent coast during HANOI, Nov. 27. (UP)—A« ob-residence
Vientane
geven
yesterday afternoon and were server returning from the Thailand-General with a camera was detained
border ki
of by Dutch guards and examined for the vicinity -met
strong by.
formations Loox
to-day. reported that several hours. Despite the fact that of British fighters. One Spitfire Siamese are employing motor-boats he produced his identification card. squadron shot down
equipped with loudspeakers along the Mr. Ariyoshi was taken in a prison Messerschmitts.
van to the police headquarters. Mekong Tuver.
He said Siamese from the boats are Dutch police, however, finally re- broadcasting against the French at-leased the Japanese consular official tempting to arose the natives.
Waves of Bombera The 'rald began carly with waves of bombers coming over every ten minutes scattering Incendiary "bombs|
over the town, all of which were they could unload. Only two slight quickly extinguished, and no serious civilian casualties were reported up Bres were caused.
were
to midnight. No high explosive bombs
There was a lull carly this morning dropped and it is believed that this continuing into a lengthy silence. was because the raiders met with There was an early night alarm; how-
well such a terrific barrage they were ever, all was peaceful forced to go out over the sen before midnight.
before
Governor Speaks In
Hindustani
At Stanley Prison
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Attention is more and more being directed towards the Mediterranean where it is belleved the decisive phase of the war will be decided. This map illustrates the splendidly strategical position of Britain with her naval, air and supply bases in a position to threaten. the slightest move by Italy. The success of the Greeks has added considerably to the stranglehold Britain has on the Mediterranean.
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Greeks Pursue Italians With Fire And Sword
Special to the "Telegraph"
STRUGA, YUGO-SLAVIA, Nov. 27 (UP) Frontier reports say that the Greeks have occupied the village of Dracoya losing 72 killed and 50. wounded and have advanced six miles in this sector in the last two days.
Nine Greek and British bombers bombed Durazzo al 8 a.m. to-day setting fire to gasoline stores and considerably damaging port buildings, killing 34 and wounding over 40 as well as damaging seven houses. It is reported that the same planes later bombed Valona, damaging an Italian ship, killing seven and wounding three. They also bombed the nearby fortress of Kanina. Counter Attack Repulsed
Wang Ching-Wei's “Last Appeal”
To Chiang Kai-Shek-
Special to the "Telegraph" SHANGHAI, Nov. 28 (UP), Wang Ching-wel has telegraphed to Chiang Kai-shek a “last word of advice" be- fore the algning of the “peace treaty" between Japan and Nanking regime on November 30, according to the "Central China Dally News."
The paper states that had Chiang Kai-shek approved Wang Ching-wei's previous appeals for peace "we could have concluded an Axis agreement with friendly nations.”
Also it quoted Wang, Ching-wel as saying, "Now I had arranged that should peace be realised, Japan will withdraw her troops from China on the dates arranged."
Council Debate On Immigration Bill
Reduction In Fees Requested
A motion moved at the Legislative Council this afternoon for the second and third reading of the Im migration Bill produced a debate in which the Chinese unofficial members played a prominent part.
In every case regret was expressed that an Immigration Bill at this time was found necessary, although it was conced- ed that the exigencies of the moment appeared to justify the measure. However, Government were asked to agree to n re- įduction of 50 per cent. In the fees now charged for the certifi- cates and also for un assurance that when possible the restric. tions would be modified. -
A plea was also advanced that HE. the Acting Governor, the Immigration Officer would do Lieut. General E. F. Norton, his utmost to see that the now carried out an inspection visit to department did not become Stanley Prison this morning, tainted with corruption, or even
Arriving at 9'am. His Excellency a auspicion of corruptioh. first inspected, the Stanley Platoon,
Mr. Lo's Speech comprised of European staff members
CATROUX' NEW JOB
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 27 (UP). General Catroux, former Gover
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
OHRID, Nov. 27 (UP)- Greek_forces__claim_to-day to have repulsed two strong Italian counter attacks to the south of Moshcopolis.
British bombers since & am. have been bombing the road leading north- wards from Pogradetz to Cafa-Sane where hundreds of bombs threw the TURN to Back Page, Column 3
R.A.F's
of
Trail
Fire: Two
Communists Ships Sunk
In America Refuted
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"
WIS
LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter). The Royal Arsenal at Turin was attacked by heavy R.A.F. bombers last night. It raided only four nights ago and this second attack" has greatly increased the damage.''
Many fires were "atarted WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UP)-The Dies Committee to-among the factory buildings and day issued a 1,000-pagé "Red many high explosive bombs Bobk" purporting to refute the were dropped. When the last of the British bombers had left, United States Communist Party's claims that they had a huge fire could be seen.
Though the Turin arsenal" was taken stops to disassociate them- badly damaged, the main strength of
the
"the selves from Communist the RAF attack was on Internationale Committee,
armament factory and other targets in Cologne, No comments are made, the con-
Berlin Visited Again ients consisting almost entirely of documents, Lenin's and Stalin's and Rallways in Berlth, shipping and Flushing, Communistie, weltinga other
at Rotterdam. and docks speeches, as well as Party pamphlets Antwerp, Calais, Boulogne, and the naval base at Lorient and all dumps and manifestoes.
Mr. Robert E. Stripling, Secretary at Ghent were also attacked while of the Committee, said that the Red enemy aerodromes in occupied terri Book could serve as a basis of any tory were bombed and shipping. off future move to outlaw the Communist the Dutch coast was harried. Party as Mr. Dies has been 'demand- Five British planes, says the Air
TURN to Back Page, Column 5.
Ing.
Dutch Ask Protection
Against Nazi Raiders
"Telegraph" Special to the
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (Reuler), - President Roosevelt
and the Special Guard, Indian Batid" The Attorney-General Hon. Mr. por General of Indo-China, to- has allotted $50,000,000 for the immediate development of a
mecobers, outside the Prison. He was CG. Alabaster moved the second day announced that he has been chair of naval bases on sites recently acquired from Brilain in accompanied by the Commissioner of and third readings of the Bill, where appointed by General de Gaulle Prisons, Major J. L. Willcocks, upon the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo addrean- ng Head of the Free French exchange for destroyers, announced Colonel Frank Knox, United
He then addressed ** States Secrotary of the Navy, to-day.
A staff in English and the Indian Peaned the Council in the following terms
BOING 98 per cont, of the Balkans and the Middle East, Mobilisation of increased num- Additional divisions of organised in Hindustani. His Excellency said Your Excellency As Chinese movement in the Red Sea, the
New Jersey were also being mobilised volunteered for military service be population
this. Bill' is a multor bf very.. great announced by Col. Knox, who for active duty with destroyers fore the war started, saying that they are such as that contemplated by graph from Cairo. stated that he had notified an operating in the vicinity of the had visited the concrete block oak concern, to, the opalion of Planes Over Hanoi
Panama CanalAN FAINA
He shortly state the ing industry, Prison additional class of naval - and *****
workshops tallor
my Chinese tolleagues and myselfPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"," laundry and cook- marine reserves, numbering Col. Knox added that agreement in
on the rite of the Trinidad bass was house. Por rousons Indicated by Hon-HANOI Nov 1 (UP) Several
on this question, ALLA AT nearly 32,000, that they should reached with the local authorlues At the conclusion of his visit His durable friend Ure Aftorneral peatedly, few over Hanol-to-day, for the Dutch Government in London, which was more competent prepare or the call to active but as far as he know the formalities Excellency said he was very pleased TURN/to: Page 21 Colum
TURN to Back Page Column 5ḥ, with what he had seen. Ly at any moment..
bors of rosorve forces was also naval reserves from New York and he was gind the Prison staff had constitute the Colony, any meá- according to Exchange - Telef activity of enemy raiders in the South Seas, the Government
the first time in three weeks.
BATAVIA, Nov. 27 (UP),—As a result of the increasing
spokesman, told the Peoples Council that the Netherlands East Indies is consulting foreign naval authorities-presumably, the
protection against raiders
Britishin, this area, for the re-allocation of shipping routes for
* During, the debate on, N.E.I. relations with Italy; the Government pointed out that the decision rested in the hands of
to deal with, such decisions.