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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
December 21, 1940.
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MARTINIQUE PUSHES ISLAND'S DEFENCES
By PETER C. RHODES
United Press Staff Correspondent.
FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique, Dec. 19. (UP),—French colonial officials say they are prepared to defend the island of Martinique with all the resources at their command. Preparations have been made, it is asserted, to oppose by force, if neces- sary, any attempt by British or by the "Free Franco" forces of General Charles De Gaulle to land on this West Indies Island, which is in a zone now closely patrolled by United States warships.
NOVEL
CHRISTMAS PLANS Entertainment
Many rumours that have circulated regarding the arrival of Germans here were strongly denied by colonial officials, who said that no German ̈ships have entered the harbour. I have seen no Germans at Fort De France. Officials charged that the rumours were spread to cause ill feeling between Franco and the United States.
The following day Admiral Green- accompanied by Lieut-Col Immediately after the French-alade
Harris of the US. Marine Corps, German armistice, the British new to Martinique and, for two established an important naval days, conaulted with the French patrol off Fort De France. It authorities here, during which out- was reported that three light standing matters were discussell and
a provisional cruisers were in the patrol.
cd to have greement was report
been reached. No de- The French authorities then order-tails of the reported agreement have ed a British cruiser which had been been divulged. stationed in the harbour to leave im- The Americar officers were per- mediately, and warned the Brilishi mitted to inspect everything they Community singing, Paul naval authorities that any attempt at desired on the island. In addition. Jones dances, spot waltzes, British intervention in Martinique on American naval attache has Scottish recls, and the Pipers would be resisted with force,
arrived and sends frequent reports Within fortnight the British in Washington, as does the United and Dancers of the Royal Scots: ratrol withdrew, Subsequent events, States Consul such as the British attack on French naval units at Oran and the battle of Dakar have reinforced the French decision to oppose with force any attempt by British or De Gaulle forces to enter the harbour or land anywhere on the island.
Martinique which have appeared In
For Holidays
with the assistance of these novel attractions, guests at the Gloucester Hotel will scc in the New Year.
"Alarmist" Reports French officials here express great annoyance at what they term "ten. Evacuation and the difficulty dencious reports" about offoles in of obtaining professional visiting Preliminary Conference the American press. They say tha artists created a new problem As the United States Fleet in- Washington is completely informed for hotel managers this year creased its patrol activities in the of all events taking place here and when arranging their entertain- Caribbean, especially after the over-strongly deprecate "alarmist" reports. ment programmes for Christmas
destroyer trade for bases in the Despite reports that a serious food area, occasional American patrols shortage exists here, I was surprised and the New Year. passed Martinique. There was no on arrival to find no serious shortage Manager Paul Chemex of the
the question, however, of an American prevailing. This despite fact Gloucester Hotel has solved blockade being established.
that trade between Martinique and conundrum. For the benefit of un- Late in August, Rear Admiral France has only begun to be resшned accompanied gentlemen on New John W. Greenslade of the U.S. after six months interruption. Year's Eve there will be Paul Jones Navy arrived here for a preliminary Food Appears Plentiful and
Othe
community dances, and conference on outstanding matters
during the evening Mr Ernest Perry with the French High Commissioner
Stocks of clothing and shoes have well-known local vocalist will lead
'BEC
for
the
the Antilles, Admiral Robert It been depleted, and their lack is be- community singing. A printed was reported that parallel discussions ginning to be fell seriously Flour gramme has been issued, the songs took place in Vichy and in Washing-was not plentiful until the arrival of including
old
and
new
boili ton between United States and n steamer from Casablanca a week favourities. "Old Folks at French officials on questions relating ago. Native production of fruits and "Oh Johnny, Ch to French possessions in the Carib-veg beun.
vegetables
remains high, however, The hotels here serve complete four-course dinners; coffee, cigarettes and liquora are plentiful. The vast sugar plantations are busy, and peaks activity is expected in the production
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figure in the programme.
U.S. Patrol Confileling reports regarding the Laiks between Fetain and Hitler, as well as rumours from other points In the Caribbean, resulted in an of sugar and the distillation of rum American patrol, consisting of cingle destroyer, being set up off There is no rationing, although have indleated they will be happy to Fort De France. This patrol began medicines, clothes and shoes on November 1,
a within a couple of months.
scoree.
A special attraction will be the appearance of the Plpers and Dancers of the Royal Scots Regiment, wh
are play Scottish Reels upon request,
Additionally a Root waltz, currying
Below-Zero Flights Over Germany: Fires At Krupps
~TEMPERATURES well below zero were braved by R.A.F. bombers over Germany on a recent night.
Heavy rain and snowstorms up to 12,000ft.. added to the navigators' difficulties. Several raiders spent half an hour or more over target areas in search of their objectives.
Krupps arms works at Essen, Grevenbroich aluminium works and Cologne oil storage plant were three of the chief targets.
in
with it prizes, will be arranged. Ali In all, the Gloucester Hotel promises to be a hapoy and convivial ren- dezvous for December 31.
For the Christmastide festivities the Hotel has arranged gals dances on Chrisimas Eve and Boxing Night. when the ballroom will be festooned and Kucsts will receive carnival {novelties,
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The Gripos
Bookings to date indicate that the Gripps, Hongkong Hotel, will be as popular_as_ever_on_Christmas Eve, when the festivities extend ti three
'clock
Christmas morning. Nick Korin and his melody-makers will supply the musle, and there will be novelty attractions to fill the place usually occupied on such occasions by floor shows.
The Peninsula and the Repulse Bay Hotels are having dinner dances on
At Cologne, although several big New Year's Eve, the same as the
Docks at Rotterdam, Amster- dam, Flushing, Havre and Ares were seen close observallen of Hongkong Hotel. There will also be Tel. 2127 Calnis were also bombed, says owing to low cloud.
the damage done was Impossible merrymoking at the Peninsula on
Christmas Night. and the Air Ministry news service.
special Tel. 29352
German rail centres at Cologne, luncheon at the Repulse on Christmas Rail communications and air- Coblenz, Wesel, and Gremberg were Day. *ports in Germany and Holland also attacked, and Flushing docks
Other Places "received their customary atten- were twice attacked.
Special programmes are, also being .Bombs near one of the main arranged for the Yuletide at other tion."
Helped by a strong following wind Amsterdera baslas are believed to places of entertainment, including the heavy" "bombers
over Essen have cut the dock railway line. Metropole, St Francis and Cecil shortly after 0.30 p.m. After 10 nearly half an hour, with numerous new pleasure resort at North Point. Culata had dive bombing attacks for Hotels and at the Ritz, the Colony's minutes of Intensive bombardment direct hits scored on main shipping two larre Bres broke out in the basins and dock sides.
All these affairs, and the holiday plans of various clubs, will help to Kruna factory area.
give Hongkong people excellent opportunity to enjoy themselves, at this season.
MOTORISTS!!!
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the rest have
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LUCAS
were
"Pretty Good Evening"
At Grevenbroich, north of Cologne, pilots raw four or five terriße flashes so bright." they said, "that al- though we were flying at 14.000 feet. reflection from the clouds above lit up the inside of the aircraft."
The pilots' account continued.
The explosions started a fire, and after we had
played around for a bit and seen that the blaze was going nicely we pushed off heme and could still see the glow of our fires when we were practically over the Dutch const.
"Altogether, It was a pretty good evening."
DIRECT HIT FEAR IN WILL
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Mr George Somerfeld, of Morville-
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, road.
Mon- chester, took steps to prevent a legal tangle if he died at the same time as his wife through a direct hit by a bomb on their home,
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Air Vice-Marshal,
Air-Commodare entered the R.F.C. in October, 1015. Hnvors, who
kne Tann been equipment.
an authority on
In his will, he, left £2,147 to his s of wife or, in the event of the death at my wife simultaneously as may happen in these days of war" to his inhter Lola. Probate of the will as been granted to Mrs. Somerfield.
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ANN RUTHERFORD, ono of the rising young players of Hollywood, whom you saw giving a delightfully refreshing de lincation of the part of Lydia in "Pride and Prejudice," plays at the beach with a real hoop and stick. She dons a rather masculine play suit.
Britain Uses Bigger Fire Leaf, Nazis Say
COUNTRY'S DEBTS
Britain's aggregato liabilities at the end of March totalled £9,083,240,234, compared with £706,154,110 in 1914, tutes a White Poper issued recently.
A new, big incendiary leaf was used by the RAF. in raids over Ger− ] +. mony recently, according to a Ger-usual were dropped by British planes man broadcast.
over Cologne. The Nazi wireless said that incen-
Two civilians were killed in the diary leaves six times inrger than rald, declared the announcer,
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