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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1941. 日七十月二十
No. 10355
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GILMAN'S
GEN. ANTONESCU DECLARES Queen Visits Raid Shelters
HIMSELF MILITARY DICTATOR Claims Four-Day Rebellion Has Been Completely Crushed
Special to the "Telegraph"
BUDAPEST, JAN. 23 (UP),-GENERAL ION ANTONESCU, THE PREMIER OF RUMANIA, HAS PROCLAIMED HIMSELF FULL MILITARY DICTATOR.
Smashing Blows At Dusseldorf By R.A.F.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON. Jan. 23 (UP).-It is disclosed that the Royal · Air
IT IS REPORTED THAT ANTONESCU HAS REGAINED "COMPLETE MASTERY" OF THE NATION AND HAS CRUSHED. THE FOUR-DAY REBELLION STAGED BY THE RADICAL IRON
GUARDS.
The Rumanian Legation stated to-day that the army Force made a concentrated air was solidly backing General Antonescu, but it was attack on Dusseldorff last night admitted that fighting was still in progress in some and dropped hundreds of bombs
DERNA BOMBED
BY R.A.F.
New Facts About Tobruk's Fall
Special to the "Telegraph"
CAIRO, Jan. 23 (ÚP).—The R.A.F. dropped several tons of bombs on the barracks and other military targets at Derna on the night January 20-21, causing large, fires which were visible 80 miles,
Other R.A.F.attacks were made in Albania, Rhodes and
14,000
PRISONERS AT TOBRUK
Occupation Complete
East Africa.
R.A.F. Over Tobruk CAIRO, Jan. 23 (Router) R.A.F. bombers made 87 raids on Tobruk during the day which preceded the launching of the
centres.
on steel works, gas works, coal The Legation also declared that the Rumanian works, an oil storage plant, General Staff had issued a communique denying reports and the railway.
munition factory, the aerodrome
that some Generals had rebelled. It was claimed that not a single man had deserted. that the rebels were mostly Legionaires who were rapidly
Antonescu Reaches A
Army's attack, this playing an Compromise
important part in the capture of this Libyan port.
From dawn to dusk that day RAE Rumania To Become
bombers were almost continuously over Tobruk while during the night Dema and Appoloniu, further along in order to prevent reinforcements the coast, were also heavily bombea being sent up.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CAIRO, Jan. 23 (UP).-To. day's General Headquarters com munique says: "The capture of Tobrok was completed last night. Apart from the moral effect of such So far over 14,000 prisoners bombings, the I.A.F. apparently have been taken including a Fighter pilots also had little rest in
allenced a number of guns, Corps Commander, a Division maintaining continuous untrols Commander, two other Generals throughout the operations.
and a number of Senior. Army Despite all this activity, the RAF
lost only three planes in ten days.
Mechanized Offensive
these
ex
Legionary State
This attack on Dusseldorff is
The communique alleged the twenty-first since the begin- Communists and young ning of the war, and came a few surrendering.
hours after a daylight raid in R.A.F. machine-gunned German which six Polish members of the motorboats, grounded planes, troops, truck, convoys and anti- aircraft guns along the French coast invasion ports between the Straits of Dover and the Somme River.
It was affirmed that fierce fighting had occurred at Priala near the Russian frontier, and that about 60 were killed. The rebels are defending their posi- tions from house to house, sur rendering only when they are encircled.
The Brasov Stadlo which is again
under the control ef General Antonescu ills afternoon broadcast: decrees ordering everyone to ̈aur- render all their weapons and atrumunition to the authorities and stating that the rebels all over the country had surrendered and that peace and order had been restored.
Antonescu Negotiating LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reuter). General Ion Antonescu, the Rumanian
Their Majesties are constantly visiting their saþjects in the bombed areas of London and other cities, cheering and consoling them with kindly words. Here wo ace Her Majesty chatting to little victims of Nazi aggression whilst having their dinner in an air raid shelter.
Japan To Mediate In Thailand Dispute; Vichy Accepts Offer
Special to the "Telegraph"
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BUDAPEST, Jan. 23 (UP).-- Bucharest stated to-day that a Official Hungarian sources in
between General Antonescu and Fetatorship,in Rumania, according has accepted the offer made by the Japanese Government to mediate in the frontier compromise has been reached the Iron Guard moderates, leav-he Yugo-Slay newspaper "Vereme." dispute between Thailand and Indo-China. out in the cold. ing the Iron Guard extremists
v reports quoted by the radio stated that General Antonescu is They said that the Vico fron Guard in order to clean up the
is negotiating with the Henry to arrange details for arbitration. Premier, Horia Sima had con- situation but it added
VICHY, Jan. 23 (UP).—It is officially announced that the French Government
that the
and Naval Staff officers.
"About 200 guns of all calibres
It is almost lanpossible to were captured, along with quan-aggerate the important part played in ferred with General Antonescu Rumonion radio has warned the tities of other military material. the Libyan offensive by British and ordered the Iron Guard to people against staying in the streets
"Our casualties were under mechanised units forging ahead and cease all action.
ps "te disarming of detachments 500.
cutting of one vital strong post after The Bucharest Radio broadcast shooting."
offering
resistance may occasion some "The enemy battle casualties andrer. From the very beginning, manifesto issued by General An-| are not fully ascertained but
units
hardly stopped moving.
Rumanian troops have already re- tonescu stating that he is completely captured the Rumanian Broadcasting A famous lank regiment which I organizing Rumanin as a "Legionary Company's building, according to 2,000 wounded have already visited, chased one Italian division State." The radio warned the people some reports, though it is stated that been evacuated."
right Into Bardia. In the course of to evacuate the streets this task, they
they were
the Ighting still continues in Bucharest formidable Hallan air attacks.
vere subjected to
police
"because in the mop and in other large station On one day alone they had 10 necessary to use arms."
ping-up by the army it may become Yugo-Slav elteles, the Budapest) bomber and
It advised announcer fighting attacks, but the people to remain indoors and "if crudescence of trouble in Rumania
added, Jetterly such attacks have been un- the revolutionaries torce their way within a few days. tirely absent owing to the fact that into homes, you must resist untit the B.A.F. baa
has smashed up the help can be sent."
General Kietel's Interview
23
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" DERLIN, Jan.
(UP)-The Hungarian Defence Minister, General Charles Bartha, arrived here at 8.30 am and was met by General von Keltel, Commander-in-Chief of the German armies.
Hungarian direles stat
stated tho visit
was at the invitation of General von Kellel and was arranged four or Ave weeks ago; therefore, it is not con-
Italian aerodromes.
I was privileged to accompany a daylight ixitrol. Climbing up from a TURN to Back Page, Column 3
Mr. Keswick Has “Good Night"
SHANGHAI, Jan. 24 (Reuter),
nected directly with the present Mr W. J. Keswick, who was shot siluation in southeastern Europe. yesterday by a Japanese, hnd a good
General Bartha is expected to be night, according to Dr Parsons, who by Huer, Goering, told "Reuter" that the patient's con-
dition was "very satisfactory."
interviewed Ribbentrop and Hess.
Story Of Confiscated
Certificates Refuted
pear
towns.
advices state
Legionnaires Claim Unconfirmed press that the fighting continued up to late Tuesday night, The Legion Radio TURN to Back Page, Column 5
Advance By Greeks Continues
Many Prisoners Taken
ATHENS, Jan. 29 (UP).----
expect * re-
Order Restored LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reuter).-The Bucharest radio announced at 1.15)
broadenster, that order is restored p.m. to-day says the Belgrade radio everywhere in Rumania,
The Bucharest announcer is said to have stated that the Army latak ing orders only from General {Antonescu.
LATEST
S'hai Finances In Serious State
The Government instructed the French Ambassador at Tokyo, M. Arsene
Foreign
Legionnaire
Describes Thai War
Special to the "Telegraph"
Foreign Legion returned yesterday from the Sisophon front PNOMPENII, Jan. 23 (UP).-A German member of, the minus one foot, and in an exclusive interview with the "United Press" expressed his contempt of the Thai organization and the Thal tactics.'
In respect to the equipment of
huve everything we need, es- the Thailanders, he said: "They Pecially planes which bomb our out the day. I prefer Africa a machine-gun positions through- hundred times to Indo-China.
"Everywhere the Thals are like monkeys, they swarm in the trees and tre from hidden positions in tra Lops.
Walked Into Ambush
1
DUBLIN CASTLE ABLAZE
Artillery Duel
HANOI, Jan. 23 (UP). The quiet on the Laos front which had lasted since last week was broken on the night of January 21-22 by an exchange of shells at Thakhet, four people being wounded.
On the morning of the 22nd, 30 shells were fired at 20 more shells
during the afternoon Vientiane, and came over, causing slight damage, French artillery returned the fire.
Last night there was heavy Thai shooting at Banhoucsal, north ot Lauangprabang, and this morning the Thailanders advanced against an un- defended past outside of Busado. The French remained on the cast bank of the Mekong River.
Haile Selassie In Ethiopia
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" DUBLIN, Jan. 24 (UP)—A fierce morning and it is feared the famous Are is raging in Dublin Castle this St Patrick's Hall is endangered.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CAIRO, Jan. 23 (UP)—It is The castle is in the centre of a cen- officially announced that Haile Selas gested residential district upon which sie entered Ethiopia on January 15 the Ore Brigades are concentrating to to lead the revolt in co-operallon prevent the fire from spreading. with the British.
4
Thunderstorm Forces
Down C.N.A.C. Plane
"On January 18, my company met the unluckiest fate of the Foreign Legion thus far. We were ordered to attack beyond Sisophon at dawn when the Jungle is hazy. We had 32 men and advanced. Spies had in- formed us that over 200 That troops! The Government apokesman an-
awolted us in hidden positions. nounced that Greek shock troops In view of the very serious financial tore off my foot. I am the only sur - SHANGHAI, Jan. 24 (Reuter),
Hell's Are suddenly broke out and are continuing their offensive state, the Council held an emergency vivor out of the 32,
an explosive machine-gun bullet Frequent reports that certificates issued by the Hongkong tion, including one strategically tors at which the British and Ameri-column activity behind the front.
and have occupied a now posi-meeting of Anglo-American council- Immigration Department have been destroved by the Japanese important 1,700 metre height, can Consul General were present.
There is
Is a good deal of Alfth when bearers of such certificates reached Chinese territory are
A violent thunderstorm which, affected the plane's radio unsupported by evidence, it was officially stated this morning.
despite stiff Italian resistance.
The Thailanders cannot be distin caused a C.N.A.C, machine flying from Hongkong to Kunming It was decided In answer to an inquiry by the ment, also, how to destruction of three diy with heavy losses, a Jewer Japanese suthorities according Including the Thailanders who complete the trip to Kunning
to convene another guished from the Indo-Chinese. We to make a forced landing on a roadway about 50 miles from The spokesman asserted that the special ratepayers meeting at the belleve Italians are consistently unable to carllest opportunity if the Japanese monks, who are not hampered as that disguised Buddhist "Telegraph," Mr R. A. D. For-Arst-hand account of hurriedly
can guarantee complete peace and
[Kweilin Inst week, rest, Immigration Officer, said certificates by the Japanese.
they pass between the fronts, are that he had endeavoured, but
The Greeks captured 200 Italians to an official statement, are taking the are
The
The pilot had left Kweilin to To Plead For Her without success, to secure any people who are travelling to China material.
the result of these reports, many guns, automatic rifles and much affair and are preferring charges but foreign losses are proportionally him turning back: However, he The "Telegraph" learns that, as including officers, mortars, machine-most serious view of the shooting the www.ed, they have already lost when he ran into a ́haavy elec-i confirmation of these reports.
Our losses are zmalier, trical storm which necessitated Two persons had been before him, Hongkong documents in the Portu- sector, the Greeks are repulsing the tory.
by way of Macao are leaving their said Mr Forrest, who claimed to have guese colony as a precaution.
It is announced that in the northern
Ogainst Hayashi.
Mr Keswick's condition is satisfac- nauves who are otherwize no good. was unable to locate Kwailin and hat Mrs Yeh Ting, wife of the
large because they must lend the lost their certinentes. They
were Mr Forrest.
enemy by very rapid actions, and denied documents that a large number of people who
a rumour have advanced, Inflicting heavy losses Japanese ratepayers Association deinander said he had beard that tanks on a roadway.
The standing Committeo
"In this hospital alone there are cruised around for several hours Fourth Route Army commander who Their explanation, however,
of the 100 wounded foreigners. Our Com- before making a porfect landing was arrested last week,, has arrived that the certificnine had been taken a Japanese ship were allowed entry
was arrived in Hongkong from Canton by Kight Officers Captured
ided to hold an extraordinary meet and planes are arriving from the from them by robbers.
ATHENS, Jan. 23 (UP)-The War expected development.
ing to-day to discuss yesterday's un- United States. If that is true, we without hindrance, although they, Ministry announced: "During Thurs
n Hongkong by plane to seek the nsalstance of Madamo Sun Yat-se The maller, it is learned, has also suit of threats by the Japanese. The cupied enemy territory and took 200 residents by visiting Mr Okamoto, The grand total subscription to the
possessed no certificates, as
Fortunately the machine was not and other leaders in affecting her will be able to hold all fronts" the re- day's successful operations we oc- the hearts of Japanese officials and Meanwhile, Mrs Keswick har won
spotted by any Japanese plants and husbhid's release. been Investigated by the Secretariat story was absolutely untrue, stated Italians prisoner including eight off-who for Chinese, Affairs, but that depart-the Immigration Officer,
NEW DELHI, Jan. 23 (Reuter) —able to take off and resume his fight, after he had refueled, the pilot was cors and war materials,""
was also wounded, in the All-India Defence Loans up to Janu- The plane has since returned to
· provided with fresh
NAS.C.A. Investigation
Japanese hospital in Hongkew,
ery 18 was nearly 480,000,000 rupees. Hongkong."
Husband's Cause
A local Chinese press report states
The Fourth Rouls Army recently utlacked Central Government, troops "fler it had failed-to-oboy an order to move north of the Yangtze River,