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No. 10358
MR HULL'S POWERFUL PLEA FOR AMERICAN AID TO GT BRITAIN
.
Special to the-"Telegraph"
WASHINGTON, JAN. 15 (UP).-MR_CORDELL HULL, SECRETARY OF STATE, DE- CLARING THAT GERMÁNY COULD EASILY CROSS THE ATLANTIC IF BRITAIN WERE DEFEATED, SAID THAT FULL MATERIAL AID TO BRITAIN WAS THE "BEST INSURANCE AGAINST BEING DRAWN INTO THE WAR," AND HE URGED "MORE SPEED."
TOBRUK'S SIEGE UNDER WAY Bringing Up The Supplies
(By "Reuter" Outside Tobruk)
Jan. 15. The period of waiting before the attack on Tobruk is essential not only on account of patrol activity to ex- plore Tobruk's defences but also because of the necessity of storing up generous supplies of food, water and ammunition.
"In this desert war, the quartermaster seems to have be come almost as important as the fighting man." said one officer who explained that some iden of the Army of the Nile's present problems and past achievements could be got when the present campaign is expressed in terms of Britain itself.
"Cruel" Italian Losses
He said: "We are still clinging to the form and tatters of neutrality, but we are not going to let that chloroform us into any false sense of security on national defence." He added that in his opinion the United States may face a danger in any way she turns,
Mr Hull first rejected the suggestions that the Axis Powers could be appeased, citing as an example the failure of the United States to dissuade Japan from her chosen course; secondly, he ridiculed the German "effrontery" in contending that the pend- ing Loan Lease Bill, particularly those sections for the repair and outfitting of British warships, would violate International
law.
U. S. Help In Dollars
A
He pointed out that the Axis Powers had not paid any atten- tion to such law when it-stood in their way; thirdly, he cited President Roosevelt's pledge that there was
no plan to send American manpower to Europe;
Morgenthau Gives and, fourthly, he declared that
Evidence
the dictators have "sufficiently put us on our guard, so that we WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 mistreat us some time in the cannot complain if they should
need
future."
$30.00 PER ANNUM,
THESE RAMPARTS WE WATCH
Day and night, without ceasing, the British army, with their heavy guns, watch for signs of enemy invasion. This striking picture taken by night in the Southern Com- mand, shows a sentry on guard by a 9.2 coastal defence gun, one of the many now protecting the shores of Britain.
EARLY NAZI INVASION OF
EIRE IS PREDICTED
LONDON, Jan. 15 (Reuter).-"Hitler will shortly dash, perhaps in a few French news agency. weeks," declared the exiled German Otto Strasser, in an interview with the Free
Strasser believes that Hitler will strike in Ireland and Syria..
The task of attacking Tobruk from the base at Alexandria or Calro will be similar to that facing a hostile army trying to attack, say Inverness, from London without any railway (Reuter).Britain will beyond York and with a single road £755,000,000 to pay for pur between York and Inverness, either chases in the United States from ham, after Me Hull- had rend his When Representative George Tink- Indescribably bad or almost non- existent. Add to this the complete January 1, 1941, to January 1, formal statement, contended that the absence of water supplies or petrol 1912.
Bill would empower the President to pumps anywhere along the route and sandstorms
This statement was made to commit an act of war, Mr Hull "He has modified last year's invasion scheme and has evolved a plan for the like
prasoup fog totally obscuring the road and aero- the House Foreign Affairs Come needs now."
answered: "He has all the authority blockade and invasion of Britain with the conquest of Ireland as the first goal. dromes for days at a time.
mittee by the Secretary of the
Ireland is regarded by theorists as the Achilles heel of the British Empire.". Bardia's Defences
Treasury, Mr Henry Morgen- thau, who added that of this taking the first step in the "fatal bility of letting loose an army of Mr Hull indicated that Japan is Strasser discusses the possi- western Desert the more it
Actually the more I see of the amount £366,000,000 would be direction" of the destruction of a clear that the British Army has no able for buying in the United law and he grouped Japanese, Italian planes over Ireland which Hitler
seems in excess of British funds avail-civilized world under order and parachutists
transport right to be outside Tobruk at nij. of anybody but the Italians might Hordia's defences alone in the hands
and German aggressions during the would defend from "anti-British
States.
Veritable Fortress
from
London Professor
Is
der hopes at the price of a few Charged with Murder
past Mr Morgenthau was testifying in ten years as leading directly to intervention."
the necessity of the United States cribed by the Greeks as cruel, have occupied our troops for months. support of President Roosevelt's lease Hull.asked-for-the-support-a nitidusaid planes to gain in three days |
passi I have spoken total dollar exchange assets in the
presented
Greeks Advance LONDON, Jan. 15 (Reuter). Following the failure of two Italian counter-attacks in one of which they suffered losses des
the Greeks advanced a little fur. 1 spent two days inspecting the and iend bill. He
a "veritable fortress." ther to-day despite heavy snow and men to whom
Baxila-defence-zone-and-all-officers memorandum showing at Britain's
lie declared that Japan's invasion of passing of the Lend and Lease Bill. storms and bitter cold.
a formidable invasion be against expressed astonishment that the United States were £443,000,000. The Italians have withdrawn Baliana surrendered
Manchuria after only 36
and her
Britain. I believe that there will be subsequent to strong natural positions north hours fighting. The whole defended
Liquid Assets
domination of that country and dis-an invasion of Ireland rather than an of Klisuri and are making des-with deep ravines, with caves pro- area constitufes a natural fortress
crimination against American in-attack #gainst Egypt or Gibraltar. perate efforts to stop the Greek tecled by many feet of solid ruck 000,000 worth of Britain's dollar CX1922 and a series of limited actions" and Syria."
Mr Morgenthau stated that £218,- lerests was followed by Japan's de- The points to which the attention of nunciation of the Naval Treaty of Britain should be drawn are Ireland proof against any bomb or shelt, and change assets were listed containing huge stores of ammunition and replied in the offirmative to against China to extend that domina- Intense Local Fighting
and
food.
question whether the figures he had tion. Part of the Headquarters Staff was given related only to actual orders. Local engagements
He charged that Japan was actuated intense, housed in the network of eaves and pre Greek artillery is very active both intimnels. The General's ofiice
He added: "This financial picture by "broad ambitious and plans the Klisuri scelor and in the coastal over 30 feet of rock above it and had for what they have already bught position in the entire region of the and incans that the British can pay cash C establishing herself-in a dominant area where the Italians have been fits own electric light, shelled for rome time,
Western Pacific."
Ho said that Japan succeeded, she would have arbitrary cont 1 of the sea trade routes in 1 region. That would mean the exp.oltation of the entire area for Japan's benef
with the consequent Impoverisiunent of the area and the exclusion of the interests
drive on Berat.
Aerial activity is stopped by the
weather to-day.
·
Natural Advantages Besides these natural advantages, series of well-con-
It is pointed out in Athens that the Dardia had Greeks still have plenty of reserves structed defence posts, reinforced, in men and money. Only 12 classes with concrete.
of the
have been called up while general Apropos the Italian surrender, an mobilisation would bring 20 classes amusing story of how, one to the colours.
Bardia generals was captured is told.
British ser
sergeant saw a movement in a cave on the seashore and shout- Vichy Pressure Swayed cd to the occupants to come out, Many From De Gaulle revolver shuts into the cave without Receiving no response, he red two
ed
as liquid
but when it comes to Anding cuflors. for anything like what they need, they just have not got it."
BURMA- YUNNAN RAILWAY
of other countries."
"Made No Threats
of
Me Hull cited American efforis "to persuade the Japanese Government that her best interests lie in the deve lopment of friendly relations with the ing New Work To Start United States and other countries
LONDON, Jan, 15 (Reuter)-But reply. A British colonel bathing for pressure exerted by the Vichy nearby come to assist. the sergeant Government, the whole French and stationed himself at the other Empire, in addition to the colonies, exit of the cave where the Italian would have flocked to the banner of general nally appeared and was General de Gaulle, declared Professor arrested by the colonel wearing only Rene Cassin, former President of the a pair of slippers and a revolver, French Ex-Service Men's Associn- tion, speaking in London to-day.
Professor Cassin made this declara. tion in reply to the assertion of Admiral Piston. Vichy's Colonial Secretary, that Great Britain in-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
which believe in orderly and peaceful LONDON, Jan. 15 (UP).—time made any threats" he said.
processes among nations. We at no The Chinese Government has re- opened conversations with the security of the Western Hemisphere Ile declared that the safety and British and Burmese, Govern- speed" in granting the Democra
would render imperative all possible ments for the purpose of enlist- TURN to Back Pago, Column 4 7-Word Communiqueing their active help in the con-
struction of the Yunnan railway! CAIRO, Jun. 15. (Reuter), "Suc- to supplement the present mator
tended to grasp whatever she could cessful patrol activity on all fronts road. of the French Empire.
continues," reports a communique,
United Wants 400 Small Ships
States Navy
German Base
In Sicily
LONDON, Jan. 15 (Reuter).--Professor Lloyd James, who was remanded for a week in custody at Húnipstead Court to-day. was charged with the murder of his wife, a former noted violinist, who was found dead of wounds in her bedroom at their home on Tuesday.
The Police stated they found the body and James was later arrested and charged with mur- When cautioned, James said: "We were so happy thint I wanted her to die while she was like that."
Enemy Bases der
Attacked
R.A.F. Over Norway
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
James told the Police: "I thought
Later he said: "My brain will not function."
In court, Janies said he did not think that he had said that he would take his own life.
James appeared dazed in court.
Italians Now Out-Numbered
Serious Plights
MOSCOW, Jan. 15 (Router)-Tlie
There were two scratches on Jaunes' left check and his shirtcuff was blood- LONDON, Jan. 15 (UP)-fork, a hammer and a poker.
stained. The Police seized a large The R.A.F. Inst night continued) the raids on enemy air bases con-my powers were falling and that I serious plight of Italian troops in centrating on Norway.
could not cope with my work, Rather Afrien is the subject of a long article than expect her to face a bleak future, in "Trud." organ of the Soviet Trade
"On the basis of British figures," the newspaper estimates that Uie British army in Libya hus Įsuperiority of almost two to one.over
the Italians.
In East Anglia to-day, anti-aircraft | I decided that she should dle and not Unions. un repulsed German raiders before, be asked to face It. I thought I'd also any bombs could be dropped.
kill myself."
Death Penalty For Rioting Annamese
Special to the “Telegraph"
SAIGON, Jan. 15 (UP).—It is officially announced that the court martial of more than 1,000 natives who instigated the recent uprisings started here this morning.
Ambassador Quo Tai-chi re- cently, discussed the question with Mr R. A. Butler, Under-1
One of the first batch of 18,] 'Accurate Artillery Secretary for Foreign
Planes On Ground Hit Affairs,
four were condemned to be shot Small numbers of wounded soldiers and it is understood that Am-!
LONDON, Jan. 15 (Reuter), at the spot where their crimes from the Cambodian front arrive in bassador Hu Shih also raised the There is no confirmation in were committed, four were sen-Including a half dozen French. One Saigon dally. Yesterday, 40 arrived question with the United States authoritative quarters in London tenced to life imprisonment and wounded French soldier told the Government,
of reports that Sicily has practi-ten were sentenced to 20 years"United Press:" Chungking is trying to place orders cally been taken over by the imprisonment.
List week we noted f definite WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Reuter).-The United States under the new British export credits Correspondent learns.
for steel calls and other equipment Germans, Reuter's" Diplomatic
Improvement in the Thai artillery fre New General Arrives and it also seemed that the Thai Navy has asked Congress for authority to build 400 small vessels,
which were
soldiers were more courageous and granted to China In
The French steamer Padarron including submarine chasers, minesweepers, and torpedo bonts.
December, and also hoped to obtain from American sources and are pro-France, via India ports, bringing the rifle shots."
These reports, emanate chiefly arrived at Salon last Monday from which are now more than just a few more determined in their attacks, Itear Admiral Samuel Robin of Representatives have unanimously the Chinese plan to complete the first some
deliveries from the United States for bably based on the presence of Ger- new Commander-in-Chler, General
same purpose. It is son told the House Naval Com-recommended legislation to authorise 00 miles of the rallway.
Is learned that man airmen and ground teams at Mordant who is remaining in Salgon Monday 600 Thallanders made a It was officially announced that last mitteo to-day that 280 of the strengthening of the anti-aircraft de-
Sicillon aerodromes. Indeed
Vonsels were "urgontly needed" fences of the United States Fleet ated to hasten the building of the 100 during, a raid on Calonia indicate Commander of the South Indo China Cambʊlla in the near future,
The Ambasador's talks are design-‡ to huve destroyed nine Junk General Marlin and the new Chief | Governor General will be touring the claim of the British Air Ministry until Friday to meet the retiring determined drive on Pakse. The
and that Congress will be asked a cost of $300,000,000.
railway between Latsho and that the British live definite infor immediately for $310,000,000 for
the Burmese border. The British are motion that German men helping their construction.
This would include installation understood to be favourably Inclined Italy are based upon Sicily.
towards facilitating the work, and are aboard the larger warships of a new planning for the products required to men in the attack on a British convoy The participation of German - air- WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (leuter).type of five-inch, pompom gun to be made available as far as the wer in Sicilian waters on January 10 also The Naval Committee of the House combat dive-bombers.
confirms this 'bellef,
Fleet A.A. Defences
miles of
allows.
Monday proceeded to the Cambodia Armies, General Fellet, who last front leading the Indo-Chinese · do-
Pakie Dombed HANOI, Jan. 15 (UP) ~~This fence.
morning iree Thai planes dropped landers are able to carry out their went into the river. French and Thal If I not believed that the Thai- eight bombs on Pakse, four of which threat to bomb Saigon although the forces clashed at Viantanuy near digging of air raid shelters continues, Pakse, but details are not known.
D
"Judging by developments," it adds, "the British, with 100,000 men in the Sudan and a similar number in Kenya, intend to expand their activi- ties In East. Africa. These develop- ments are of great importance in the African theatre of war and show the desire of the British to clean up the war in Africa In order to concentrate all efforts in the decisive European theatre.”
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