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From "Reater's" Diplomatic Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 3.-Hitler's first approach to Marshal Petain having failed it would seem that the Fuchrer is now attempting to redeem his fallure by guile.
By arranging for the veteran Franch leader to return to Versailles, the Germans, with the aid of Laval, the Vice Premier, are pursuing a double object.
At Versailles, Petain will not
R.A.F. ATTACKS be able to exercise the same
NAPLES
FROM PAGE ONE
Numerous reconnaissance
control over all branches of the administration of unoccupied France thus leaving Laval a freer hand, and at the same time Petain will be exposed to the attention of his German masters flights who may be expected to use all agreeing with their plans. their arts to flatter him into
reminiscent of a juggler, trying to keep several plates spinning at the
on all fronts, and valuable Information were carried out over enemy territory was obtained. From British aircraft returned to their bases without loss, says the Air Ministry.
all operations
Hitler's efforts at the moment are
same time.
Spinning In Rhythm
Notice To
Mariners
A Notice to Mariners issued by the that Harbour Department states anchorage is prohibited to all craft within the following portion of Tal-
tom
K'
Wan in the Waters of the Colony:-
Commencing in position Lat. 22° 12' es" N., Long 114 13 18" E, thence 12 N. Lome 114 13 30" E straight line to position Lat 22-
Grounded Plane Hit
thence, along the northern and enstern shore of Taitam Wan to SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Italy, Japan, Spain and France all position Lat 22 12 33 N., Long CAIRO, Dec. 3 (UP)-The R.A.F.
"Catania, have to be kept spinning in rhythm 114 14' 20" E, thence by a straight bendquarters announced:
and the tank is proving more and fine to the point of origin. the aerodrome on Sicily, was, also
more difficult. Italy appears to re-
Lamma Channel attacked. Incendiary bombs were dropped and minor fires were started, sent efforts to win France as the offer to Laval is largely at her expense, One enemy aircraft on the ground was burned out. The Augusta nero- and Mussolini must realise that his the approaches to the East Lamma partner feels him to be a liability Channel Issued in January this year
Is amended as follows: drome was also raided, bombs canther than an asset at the moment.
River steamers and small craft of the ing a series of explosiona followed Despite the desperate straits by large flashes on the ground. Italian armles Albania, there has using the East Lamma Channel are "All our aircraft returned safely." not been the slightest gesture of helm to follow the instructions contained in Notice to Mariners No. 23/1940 of Berlin.
January 22, 1940 except that they
Happier Future For
Chinese Money Seen
FROM PAGE ONE
In
or even sympathy from
Japan, whose association
A Harbour office notice regarding
Axis was excibed as the greatest are not required to display Departure
achievement in history, is also not Signals.
running as the muster juggler would
If they cannot make Bluff Point like. The open pact against Com-and see the Port War Signal Station munism entered into with the puppet clearly, they are on no account to government of Nanking is not likely attempt to enter the East Lamina to facilitate von Ribbentrop's aims Channel without specific orders from to bring about a Soviet-Japanese agreement.
Russia And America
There
tions, have limited the export of goods whose sale would help support the currency. The decline in factory production has accounted for some These two plates seem both to bej of the shortage while the Japanest working out of control. also took material which was former-nothing to show that any change ly sold abroad.
whatsoever in Russo-German rela-j Financiers said that higher prices tions has resulted from M. Molotov'a also affected the trade exchange visit to Berlin. Nelther has there situation.
been any variation In Russia's at- titude to Britain.
Saving Gold
They are of the opinion that the There has however, been a slight
the Naval Authorities.
LATE NEWS
Shanghai Blockade
huge new Expert-Import bank loanprovement In Soviet relations with Through
will emble China to purchase more inaterials in the United States with out drawing upon their dollar - change fund which was acquired ir course of normal trade and would also help stabilise the yuan.
appointpiats Mr. Suong 13ud 10 with the Treasury to-day.
NO MAJOR FIGHTING
FROM PAGE ONE
Bangkok claims that # French Mekong river bout was sunk is afficlnily denied,
Fifth Columnists
The French are paying attention to motive Afth columnists and are there- fore taking advantage of the lull in Cochin-China-in-an-effort to make a complete clean-up.
Finally,
the
SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 (Reuter).
of the intervention United States and in the circum- the
Consular body, the Japanese have stances this is very significant
relaxed somewhat the restrictions in seeing that the tripartite pact was the
blocknded Western
Arca 03 ostensibly directed against America.
the position of Spain regards foreigners, but Chinese are would appear to be unchanged and sill finding the greatest difficulty in for the mument the question of entering and leaving the district.
Foreigners are now able to leave Morocca is no longer being ventilated.
This would also seems to have been or enter the area by certain ronds sacrificed to the more immediate aim where all foreign pedestrian and vehicular traffic is being inspected by of winning France.
Japanese gendarmes and Japanese- controlled, Chinese policemen, The Chinese caught in the
"blockad
GROUNDED H. K. ed zone are becoming frantic as all SHIP REFLOATED
FROM PAGE ONE
stocks of foodstuffs in the district are
exhausted. All shops in the area stili remain closed while patrols of Japanese gendarmes and plain- clothesmen are continuing to search residences.
Japanese officials are reported to standing by ready to give assist-have intimated that the res.rictions
ance.
would not be lifted until they are assured of the hopelessness of the
De Gaulle Sees New Nazi Move
Dec. 4
(Reuter).
Extent of Damage, Unknown
There is no indication
ns yet bunt, returning to whether the ship is Hongkong or proceeding to Honguy; where she was bound for to load coal, A Thai pilot and observer were having left Hongkong on Monday. captured at a Cambodian airfield Nor is there any information to hand
daminge, LONDON, near the border before they landed as to the extent of the unconsciously, pulling a "Wrongway Further news is expected by the General De Gaulle told "Reuter" to Corrigan" stunt. Despite the serious-agents during the course of the day, day that the Germans will soon be ness of the situation, the French There are believed to be about Ave making a new move, probably in the jokingly said that they might be in- European members of the crew on Mediterranean. I believe 1941 will vaded by squadrons of Thailand board the Hellenic Trader which is of see the air superiority of the Allies
do 3,000 tons deadweight. The ship was established. I not armoured elephants.
think the either cargo or passen Germans will wait for that but wint not carrying gers at the time of the accident.
try some important movement. Formerly under the Greek Blog, think they will carry the war into being owned by the Greek Consul in the Mediterranean", he declared. Shanghai, the vessel is now under charler to the Tai Yau Steamship Company Hongkong.
Comfort Mission From Hongkong
The "comfort" unit, organised: by
Ship At Hoihow several Chinese elders in Hongkong. The latest news of the the ship all over 80, for a tour on foot to Trade is that China to visit war refugees and anchored at Hoihow. wounded soldiers, will leave Kwangtung this werk-end, according
for
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to Mr. Teng Hung-shun, leader of the Kowloon Chess Club
unit
This first "comfort" unit comprises members who at one time were con- nected with the Kuomintang or the Chinese Revolutionary Army,
The leader, Mr. Teng Hung-shun, is 75.
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The annual dinner of the Kowloon Chess Club will be held on Wednesday December 11, at the Peninsula Hotel at 8 p.m. Dress will be informal. The Club will assemble at 5.30 p.m. After dinner, prizes won during last season will be distributed.
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