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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December 5, 1940.
Anglo-Turkish Commercial Treaty Wounds Nazi Prestige
LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—The British and Turkish Governments have now concluded arrangements which they hope will bring about a considerable increase of trade through commercial exchanges between Turkey and the British Empire.
countries.
The present arrangement is
Important Moves To complementary to the trade and
Secure U.S. Aid
FROM PAGE ONE
meet Treasury oficials.
payments agreement signed in] London on February 3.
Challenge In Balkans (NY "REUTER'S" DIPLOMATIC
CORRESPONDENT
British Attitude
To Far East
Nanking To Be Ignored
close
London, Dec. 4 (Reuter)---"Mr. LONDON, Dec 4-The Anglo-Morgan can rest assured that II. M. of H. M. Treasury, was arriving to Turkish financial agreement is not Government will molatain
Simultaneously, Mr. Cordell Hull, only of commercial but also political contact with the United States Gov- significance as It is, in fact, a chal- fernment in all matters of common Sexretary of State, told a press con- lenge by the British Government to interest," Mr. R. A. Butler, Under- ference that, government was giving German domination of the Balkans. Secretory of Foreign Affairs, in reply consideration to all phases of the It is believed possible that Germany to Mr. Robert Morgan's shipping question in connection with may put forward, a tempting com- inviting an Anglo-American declara- question ald for Britain.
mercial proposition to Turkey but the tien opposition to the so-called New Observers hud, scented something agreement should prevent her ever Order which Japan is trying to in- In yesterday's spectul conference getting her old economic predomintroduce in China und the whole
Pacifle.
made
which brought nine of the most im-ance over Turkish economy. portant government officials together, The agreement f the result of long Three similar extraordinary meetings discussion and covers the whole field tion inviting a statement of British Replying to Sir R. Gower's ques- have been called of recent months of financial and commercial relations und it is notable that a major step between the parties. It will facilitate policy towards the Nanking govern- to aid Britain followed each one.
the purchase of Turkish agricultural inent, Mr. Dutler said that 11. M.
Government hod. repeatedly The first meeting preceded the and other products the disposal of sale of destroyers, the second pre- which is necessary to her national known its attitude, which is to con- Ethue to recognise the National ceded facilities for Britain to increase conomy, The purchases will Fun
Government of Generalissimo Chlang her air force orders by 12,000 planes. into millions of sterling,
LA Kal-shelt
the and the third preceded the release of
Government of
Flying Fortresses for sale to Britain.
Financing of Britain
Other Commodities
China.
Desert Warfare
CAIRO, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—British patrol were active again to the north
and south of Kassala in the Sudan, acting casualties on the enemy without loss to themselves.
There is no change on other fronts, states a communique.
The agreement will also enable the Turkish government and local im porters, to import from the United The anencing of Britain appeared Kingdom and the Empire not only to be the dominant subject at the goods required for government inst latest conference and Sir Frederick's tullons but other commodities, such Visit here is expected to help ciurify as wool, required by the producer. the situation. There has been some
Full use will be made of United demand for Information on Britain's Kingdom commercini co-operation exact status.
which was primarily founded to Manufacturers for instance, wani facilitate trade between Britain and to know whether it is financially safe the Far East and which has consi- to accept further orders and if the derably expanded its sphere since millions they have spent to handle it was formed in April, British orders will be repaid,
Up to now geographic and economic Another source of concern has been relations have resulted in Turkey the future of American export trade conducting about 50 per cent of her if British resources are allowed to total trade with Germany and less become exhausted. The British Em-jthan ten per cent with the United pire now takes 60
60 per cent, of United Kingdom. There is no doubt that inurry, We did it before and we States exports and the sudden and the future, economic domination by night as well du it again." complete collapse of the Empire Germany, with its desirable political. would be a heavy blow to American Implications, will be effectively national economy.
Kastala Raided
CAIRO, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—Kassala was heavily ralded, bombs being dropped on enemy fortisled positions and the motor transport park being straddled.
machine-
also
British aircraft gunned the transport and personnel.
ITALIANS FIGHTING,
FROM PAGE ONE
warn against over-optimism saying
that “a bigger battle lies ahend."
Italian Claims
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
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challenged.
BRITAIN'S RATIONING
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Ford Favours Aid DETROIT, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—Mr. Henry Ford said in an interview to- day that if Britain needed money he was in favour of "giving them they want."
ail
He added, "It will end the war in o
STOCK EXCHANGE
LONDON, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—The Stock Exchange, in the absence of an Incentive to stimulate fresh buying [interest, had a dull session to-day. Gift edged securities, however, con- tinted to
meet support and olls. where changed, moved in the holders' favour.
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were heavy especially Infuenced by rationing considera-.
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SUNKEN GARDEN
a week have already been legally imtions, posed, it has now been found necess- try to curtail vathple foods of the country, namely macaroni and rice. In future Italians are restricted to two kilogrammes of elthier flour
A Heinkel, loaded, was brought gluted (macaroni) or rice per month. Severe Privation
down in a rectory garden in East Seeing that t'a normal Italian would | Anglia.,The explosion dug a consi- think nothing of facing a plate of half derable crater and damaged the The rector's elderly wife ROME, Dec. 4 (UP)-Italian forces pound of spaghetti or macaroni rectory. have carried out vigorous counter-(a quarter of a kita) it is obvious only said: "Well, I've always longed attacks on Greek positions after re- that this small ration will menn real for a sunken garden, and now I've
Italian Even by privation. peated enemy assaults, supported by realise the severity of the sacrifice. Keskus.ca | heavy artillery, while allan planes but and comfort in pointing out that carried out violent bombing attacks in Germany only half a kilo of slee on the enemy, especially west of or gluten is allowed per head per Erseke and
and the ports of Proveza and month, and even then it is part of the Sam Maura, to-day's offfelal com-general dietary rations. munique claimed.
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Facts about Britain's food position Six survivors of the sailboat. Neus- The communique said that six nntent to every farolenessing intra Senora del Rosario, whleh sank enemy planes were brought down in England. Italian
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It is also reported that torpedo Italians in bear their troubles more hours and sighted four vessels betore plones have torpedoed an enemy lightly, but it is not going to makeine fifth, the Aloha, rescued them. cruiser while on December an the people any better pleased with Thret members of the crew Italian submarine torpedced an enemy the regime that is responsible for missing.. destroyer in the Atlentle.
R.A.F. Successes
CAIRO, Dec. 4 (Reuter).—Further: Royal Air Forec successes
Albania are announced. here.
over
In addition to two aircraft destroy- ed by R.A.F. fighters and bomber formations In Albania on Monday, two other enemy aircraft have now been destroyed,
Control Of Retail Rice Prices
FROM PAGE ONE
of rice from the Colony is being prohibited meanwhile.
Prices Announced
In a "Government Gazetile Extra- ordinary" published this morning, the following fixed retail prices of rice ixed by the Food Controller, are announced:
Grade No. 1 15 cents per catty: Grade No. 2 16 cents per ently, 71: cents for 5 catties; Grade No. 3 14 cents per entty; 68 cents for 5 catlies; Broken 12 cents per catty and 50 cents for 5 cattles,
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