Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
December 21, 1940.
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Bird Songs al Eventide.
Parla Iloneymoon--Selection..
Magyar Melody-Selection.
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RELATIONS
Weygand Vichy's Trump Card
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" HONOLULU, Dec. 20 (UP). It was unofficially learned-to- day that the United States navy
LONDON, Dec. 20. (Reuter).-Meetings of the French plans to construct an air base in Cabinet are believed to be due to a new phase in Franco-German American Samoa, and it is be- relations caused by the dismissal of Laval and Abetz's visit to lieved that the site will be Rose Vichy. Island, about 200 miles' oant off Reports from Vichy strengthen the impression that Marshal Tutulla,
Petain and Flandin are willing to envisage closer economic re- The possibility of developing ulations with Germany at Abelz's behest.
*However, any German demand inj and for military use, has been widely excem of the Armistice terms would discussed ever since, the crash of the be resisted by Petain, whose trump BARDIA UNDER
Samoan air station, both commercial
Samoan Clipper near Tutuila on January 11, 1938.
Both the Pan American Airways and the Navy. Department have surveyed the Island which the Hep- urn Board 1038 recommended as
AIX a location for un air base.
card is the presence of General Wey- good In Africa.
It reported that a party," includ-with
ing Supervising architect, an engineer and field men in addition to advance equipment have already been sent to open the work.
No comment has been made by naval oficials.
Two Steamers
Torpedoed
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (UP) The Mackay Radio reports that the British Steamer Carlton was torpedoed at Blubbs Rd. 7.50 nam, to-day by a submarine 300
miles weal off the Irish const.
Hongkong Telegraph.
Saturday, December 21, 1940, Wyndham St., Hongkong Telephone: 20015
THE prefix "Special to the Telegraph" is used by the "Hongkong Telegraph" to indicate news which Ji sikletty copyright under the provisions of the Telecommunst- pations Ordinance, 1836. Buch nowe, AL bears the indication "UP" is received in Hongkong on the date of pubication by the United Press Associallons, who re- serva all rights and forbid republications, either wholly or in part without previous arrangement.
Let Us Get On With It!
THE receipt this week of the Home Government's reply to the Hongkong husbands' peti- tion concerning évacuation has brought this vexed subject once again before the public eye. Rejection of the petition comes as no surprise; the evacuated wives and families have the satisfaction of knowing that their husbands did what was expected of them, and did it in
a decent, reasonable manner,
SMOKE
FROM PAGE ONE
have arrived at the Western Desert's strategic escarpment.
It is said that Petain has had to make certain concessions to Abetz, including the liberation of Count de Brinon, who was reportedly arrested Laval, and the appointment of Brinon as French delegate to the de Occupied Zone,
Seemingly the Germans are realis- I came on the frontier country with ing that Laval was too discredited to only a thin film of British advanced serve their purpose in office again troops between me and have selected de Brinon ns an Sollum, when I left, was lying dis- and Bardia. alternative tool.
consolately smashed up.
Control of Industry
Under Point Blank Fire
USE OF GREEKS
By Adriatic Action
LONDON, Dec. 20 (Router). In the Adriatle, the Navy has carried out a heavy attack on Valona Itself and threatened
Durazzo. The effect of such
action by sea will be most for- reaching in the campaign in Albania and its importance. was foreseen some days ago.
If the Greeks can only get thoir enter the narrow belt of low-lying left wing forward along the coast and
country between Valona and Durazzo, they may be able to push forward for more rapidly than they can through El Bassan. the mountains between Pogradetz and
Such an advance would turn and cut off the whole system of Italian
It is thought, however, that the The escarpment juis veross literally defence in those mountains at much Franco-German situation is unlikely to the sea, and British troops, pushing less cost in men and time and with to undergo much change ut present.} forward from. Bugbug, swarmed for more decisive results that could Germany already controls French in across the completely exposed plain be achieved by merely pressing the dustry while if she made demands without any cover, and under paint Italians back on that line. of a military nature she would risk blank range of the artillery from the miles from Valonn, yet while the The heel of Italy is only about 40 forcing Petain to resign and give Italian Barracks perched on the cliff Navy was pumping shells into that Weygand the signal that the time has top. come to resume resistance.
Taking the Hallaya Pass, the the Italian Fleet and planes apparent- vital Italian supply port in Albania, British forces scrambled on a table-ly deemed it wiser to stay at home.
Gestapo Watchdogs
LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter). land and chased towards the frontier Messages were also intercepted Fearing lest the pressure they are the retreating Lilians who were Libyn abandoning indicating that two ships were under now exercising on Vichy should lend speeding back attack by submarines about 200 miles to a situation in which Marshal Petain collossal quantities of war material west of Donegal Bay.
The frat distress call was
at 7.59 endurance, might feel that the
A few miles ahend of me lies ull of Bardia-crumbling um. E.S.T. from the steamer Carlton, solution would be their flight into that remains und 40 minutes later the steamer ND
North Africa, the Germans have
of buildings cracked Incessant- in- shells of Varangberg reported that she was creased the number of Gestapo men ly by torrents of bombs and shells, being attacked. The latter vessel is in Vichy and have placed members and now under stege by mechanised
of the
the Gennan secret police on guard units backed up by the weight at Frenelec
the infantry. slates the Free French
The perpetual fear to bring score of fighters, this afternoon, from
and his collaborators, pushed bed stores in their fight.
of 2,842 tons.
More Donations To War Fund
A total of $1,504,522.21 was reach- ed yesterday by the War Fund in augurated by the S. C. M. Post, Ltd., with the following donations: Mr and Mrs. A. A. Brenwer
frecond donatioa)
R, A, O. B. (GLE) Dinner .... Lonely Flowers
Mr and Mrs H, 11. Puckle fourth
donation) Northumberland and Durham A
sociation of Hongkong ******* Mr and Mrs T. V, Tarmon (pegand Mr and Mrs J. Fraser (In lieu of
Christmas Cards)......
donation)
Mr and Mrs R. BL. Wood (fourth
Mr and Mrs. A. N. Braude (in lep
of Christinas Cards) Air Rald Warden–11463
pa
0.00
100
200
200
40
(Two
daya' pay). Garrison Concert Party"Music
Hall. 1040
3.
1,500
31
100
tiongkong Philatelle Society (Sale of stampes nt Invitation Tea Party, 19.12.40) Mr John Forbes (third donation) Cherro Club (nale of old this,
ele.)
Three Geese; Four Ducks and
Twa Chickena
Ple., L, D. Brough, 2nd R/S ........ Anonymous ........ Ladle Recreation Club. (Second
American Tennis Tournament) trennd donation)......
The petitioners are bound to feel disappointed, but it is to be hi and Mrs Gordon Campbell hoped that this disappointments. E. Gordon (second dank- will not give place to more vio. Naval Control Service tent reactions: recriminations and mud-slinging will avail
i their cause nothing, and will in fact, be entirely uncalled for. The husbands presented their petition to the highest authority and they must abide by that | decision, even if it is contrary to their fondest hopes. In short, they must be prepared to take their medicine.
Offico
Shrapnel Box......
Christman-Carda)
ports and aerodromes,
agency.
Twelve Italian bombers
of
and 门
Chungking Clash With Communists
CHUNGKING, Dec. 20 (Reu-
the DHRU
enjolns caution troops in positions nearby, Inflicting situation has become so tense
neither damage nor custalties with that some solution must be. among the Nazis but nonetheless they are now doing all they can to wear their ground strafing and machine- found. around Petsin who continue to hold down the resistance of the few men
African Eakaway of the French height of 500 feet attacked British ler).The Communist Army
qut against dishonourable and trailor- ous dealings such as recently advocat ed by Laval.
TARANTO HONOURS Awards Announced
gunning.
20,000 Italians in Reserve Westward from Bardia and deeper into Libya, Graziani is reported to be holding in readiness about 200,000 soldiers despite the enormity of his Josses in prisoners and casualties re- sulting from the initial impact of Uie
offensive.
Middle-East military
The astonishing velocity of Britain's
tornado
is realised by the fact that it has taken: me precisely as long in a fast Ford to cross the recently
Italian occupied part of Egypt as it
day ahead battering
ever
In many provinces in addition to fighting against the Japanese troops, Government troops and officials must deal with Communist interference. order alt Communist forces
Finally the Government decided to cort- prising the 18th Group Army and the New Fourth Army to move to new positions so that there will be no further friction between Government and Communist - forces,"
The order signed jointly by Generals Ho Ying-ching and Pal Chung-hs!, Chief and Deputy Chief
of the Chinese General Stan, is the
Chungking circles declare, that as
LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter). did the British Imperial Forces form of milltary The blow struck at the Italian through enemy opposition the whole
nlways * Navy when the Fleet Air Arm way over the very worst patches of made its daring raid on Taranto boulder-strewn desert I have is recalled by the announcement seen, and under the must dithealt
weather conditions. in the "London Gazette" to-night *15 of honours conferred on six of
the officers concerned.
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100
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Two are made Companions of the [Distinguished Service Order, namely,
| Lieut-Commander John William Halt
and
Kenneth Licut Communder
| Williamsan, both of the aircraft-
carrier Illustrious.
the order is a military one there can
orders.
be no argument or questioning and that it must be carr
Chinese Communists say that the
carried out. time allowed them
insufficient. All circles J Chungking hrg nd-
If the matter comes to
to the worst, though many quarters still belleve that an amicable settlement is pos sible, Government circles
pre con- fident that they can handle the situa- Lion whatever happens.
BRITISH FORCES vocating action by the Government.
FROM PAGE ONE
en-
by the R.A.F. and Halian men und The other four who receive the vehicles have had to malte precarious 70. Distinguished Service Cross, are Lieut use of the small coastal road,
George Albert Carline-and-Licut-R.A.F.-bombers-over-Bardin during Norman John Scarlem, also of the the past two nights have not Illustrious, and Licul David Gordon countered anti-aircraft fire which Goodwin and Captain Oilver Patch, previously was very heavy and up- Royal Marines, of the aircraft-carrierparently the anti-aircraft guns which Eagle.
were transported from Sollum to Bardin have now been removed.
Attack Increases The attack on Bardia has been in- creusing with steady velocity entering on the third day, it surned the nature of a slege.
The Italian Karrison, who аге well-supplied, are, endeavouring to hold on to the bitter end.
There is no Information whether
Havas Agency
Taken Over
Petain's New Plan
·BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" VICHY, Dec. 20 (UP)—Marshal
coast.
and.
bas as-
It is pointed out that the Com- munist troops are poorly trained und equipped. They are principally guerillas doing more propaganda work than fighting. The Communists are far outnumbered by the Govern ment forces which are better trained and equipped.
U. S. Defence Body
Personnel Named WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Reuter), -The formation of a new office of Production Management for Defence military spokesman to head the enormous programme for
arms for. Britain was announced by any attempts rearming the nation whlic producing President Roosevelt to-night at a special press conference.
that
Mr William Knudsen, Chairman of the Defence Commission, will be director of the new office with Mr Sidney Hillman, now Defence Com-
blems, as ossoclute director.
Mr and Mrs D. Lyon (In lieu of Mr G. G. Alkennend isecond
donation)
Tennis Players Aid A second American Tennis Tourna. ment in ald Morning Post War Fund was held at of the South China the Ladies' Recreation
Club on Sun- ceeds, $1,182, are available for con- day, December 13. The entire pro- tribution to the Fund, as there are no generosity of Mears. John T. Hutchi expenses to be deducted, owing to the son & Co. (Slazenger tennis balls), Messra. Dunlop Rubber Co. (Dunlop tennis bally), Messrs Gilman &
Co. There appears to be resent- (drinks), Messrs Jardine, Matheson ment at the tone of Lord Lloyd's & Co. (drinks), Mesars British Amer- Petain has created a French Infor- cialis trying to rush reinforce
lean Tobacco Co. roply;
Tobruk. (cigarettes), Mr nation Office which will take overments along the coastal road from one enraged husband Stan full (cartoon), and of various the Havas Agency, which will hence told "Reuter"
but a described it as an insult; care-members who presented timn and forth operate us a two-way world-made by an enemy column to push ful reading of the telegram doen 100
wide news service, contributing 15 Following the tournament, of well as collecting news in all coun-up this road will be met with a very not justify such severe lungu- which Miss Lambert Baker and Capt.
Berce fire from the British forces, who tries. age. The last paragraph of Armstrong and Mr T. A. Pearce control of the Secretary of State
Hydo were the winners, and Miss The agency will be under the direct are culting off approach along the the reply is, perhaps, gratult and Mrs J. J. Ferguson and Mr J. charged with Propaganda and in thie ous, or at least it suggests that E. Richardson the
future will be a Cabinet member. runners-up, an the Secretary of State for the auction of unused drinks and various Presidency of the Council, the
The
of contributed by member's Council Ministers, and the Colonics has misunderstood the realised a substantial sum. Details Ministries of Finance, Home Affairs, motivating force behind the of the day's takings were:
Foreign Affairs, and Colonies will petition. It is not quite fair Entrance Fees: $180; -raffle for each be represented on the Editorial brondly to hint that the petition screen, $100; contents of shrapnel Council. was sent because the husbands of drinks, $41.90, donations, $172.60; box, $27; sweep on finals, $18; sale of Hongkong are squealera and auction, $502.50. incapable of making sacrifices; the most critical opponents of
Direct bita were scored the petition, knowing the true.
in the Krioneri area, where bulldings were facts, would not support this
by the new office, which will start . NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (UP)
set on fire. suggestion. The sacrifice had
Princess Jullana of the Netherlands
All British aircraft returned safely work in about ten days,
The decision, to establish the new Demand notices for property tax arrived here to-day for a three day vity of enemy fighters and anti-air-oice was reached at a conference th already been made; it was the are now being issued in respect of visit
from all operations despite the acti- injustice of the position created property in Tai Po and Yuen Long luncheons and dinner
And will attend numerous
craft Are.
day with the Defence Commission, by a partially reversed policy urban areas; states the "Government She leaves for Ottawa on Saturday. receptions.
Colonel Knox, and their Simson, under-secretaries...... which called for the action taken by Gazette."
President Roosevelt said that, the the husbands. Lord Lloyd's confidence The tax is payable at the District that the British people in Hongkong Office, North, Tai Po and at the
new office would have full power to make its own decisions, reached un- will not lag behind those at Home Land Office, Ping Shun, not later
ananimously without voting, or any other part of the Empire in thnh February-28. accepting sacrifices during theac critical times will certainly not be misplaced.
articles
Property Tax Now Due
Any owner who has not received a demand notice in respect of property in these areas should enquire at the above-mentioned offices where also claims for refunds can be made..
The reason for refusing the peti- tion connot in honesty be called into dispute. The lesser problems must give way to the greater interests; It Is a sound principle and one readily understood and appreciated. If the Socretary of State for the Colonies belleves that reversal of the evacuS -
CAIRO, Dec 20 (Reuter), --Patroll- tion policy at this stage would meaning activities in the Gallobat-Kagsala |
Kenya Foray Revenged
a disservice to the Empire's wararea continues.
Princess Juliana
In New York
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
New York Feels
Earthquake
Heavy Raids By RAF masion member for Labour pro-
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jand bulldings north of the town were. hit und when the British aircraft Heft, columns of smoke were rising In the vicinity of the barracks and the petrol dump.
Brindisi Attacked LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter)—-Air- craft of the H.A.F. attacked the im- portant Italian town of Brindisi on Thursday night, soys ‘a. Rumo nouncement. The Italians say that the British machines came over in four waves.
Harbour Rules
SPECIAL TO THE""TELEGRAPH" NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (UP)---A three-minuto earthquake at 2.27 am to-day Jarred a wide area in
Now England, New York, New Jersey and Quebec. There were no
casualties and no particular damage was re-side of the Whitfeld Road Conser- The seawall for 30 feet from each ported.
vancy Junk Pier, the seawall for 30 feet east of Water Street Steps, and the west side of Tonnochy Road Government Hond Pier, is forbidden to all non-Government vessels, states the "Government Gazette" this morn- Ing.
SMIGLY-RYDZ ESCAPES
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPSI"
The other two members of the office will be Mr H. L. Stimson, the War Secretary, and Colonel Frank Kox, the Navy Secretary,
Commission Remains
· Mr-Roosevelt sold that the Defence Commission would remain exactly as it is but implied that it would be superseded in many of its functions
Asked whether he thought that the latest defence plan would result 'in a. material speeding up of the arma- ment programme, the President said that he would not say that because the programme had been gaining speed every 24 hours,
Italy Suspends 97 Train Services
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, Dec. 20 (UP)—The Italian press disclosed that effective yestar- day, service, was suspended on 97
cause, then it is clearly the duty of A party of East African troops over- Hongkong to accept his verdict will took the Italians who raided a village, ingly and cheerfully. Let posterity Boran, in the northern frontier, dis- BUCHAREST, Dec. 20 (UP)— debate the merits of the decision: trict of Kenya. Two Italians were Marshal Smigly-lydz of the Polish Mr Henry A. Mills has been ap-| train schedules throughout Italy from Hongkong has a part to play in help-killed, and sover camels and equip-`Army, has escaped from an intern-pointed to act as. Postmaster General, the Brenner Pass to Sicily, including ing to win this war. Let us get on ment were captured without loss to ment camp. Ne details have been in addition to ble' own duties, with 10 passenger trains on the Brenner. with it.
the British.
released..
| effeci‹ from ⋅ November 18.- .
Pass lino.