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No.106
KA-SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1941.
3,000 DIE IN STREETS OF BUCHAREST
ARMED IRON GUARDS & PEASANTS
MARCHING
ON RUMANIAN CAPITAL
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, JAN. 24 (UP),—THE “DAILY MAIL” IN A REPORT FROM SOFIA STATES THAT 30,000 ARMED Iron Guards AND ANGRY ARMED PEASANTS are converginG ON BUCHAREST FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEPOSING ANTONESCU:
The revolt is now approaching the proportion of a civil war. Iron Guard supporters amounting to at least 30,000 armed men are now converging on the capital from the provinces, bringing with them large bodies of peasantry, especially from Rumanian Transylvania, where there has been the greatest bitterness against the Vienna award, while the influence of M. Jalius Maniu, who has always opposed General Antonescu's regime, is great,
H.K. Doctors Must Know English
New Conditions Laid Down
A draft Bill to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance, 1935, is published in to-day's Government "Gazette" and will shortly be introduced before the Legislative Council. Under the New Bill, medical or surgical practitioners will be required to possess an adequate knowledge of the English language, both
[spoken and written.
WAR IN ALBANIA
Italians Forced Back
LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter) The Italians have been forced
Such a requirement, according to the "Objects und Reasons" of the Bill, appears particularly necessary in view of the fact that some of them have obtained their degrees, diplomus or licences in medicine and surgery
BUCHAREST HEAVY CASUALTIES RUSTCHUK, Jan. 24 (UP),-Between 2,500 and 3,000 persons have been killed in Bucharest alone according to news received here to-night. In the provinces of Brasov and Constanza and in Transylvania generally, the number was even greater bringing the total to more than 6,000 the report stated. Mass execu- tions of Legionnaires are still going on.
Sinking of Hyperion
Naval Traditions Upheld
in medical schools abroad where ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 24 (Reu- ter).-Behind the brief Ad- no knowledge of the English miralty announcement of the language is necessary.
Moreover, an amendment of this loss of the Hyperion through an nature is recommended by the enemy mine or torpedo is a story Medical Board who have found in a worthy of the best sea tradition number of disciplinary inquiries re-
Still Some Resistance VICHY, Jan. 21 (Reuter).-- While the rest of Rumania is re- ported to be calm, some small isolated centres of resistance to the Government remain at Bucharest
to a according "Havas" dispatch from the Rumanian capitai.
These centres of resistance, how- ever, are rapidly being mopped up und order is sold to have been com- pletely restored in all the suburbs. Tanks are patrolling the streets of the capital where shots are still heard
from time to time. All shops, includ-
Ing chemists establishments, have been looted while synagogues throughout the city are in flames.
The number of dend and injured as
be high. The largest number of llons much farther to the reartitioner concerned hnd no knowledge troyer lay crippled in the sea victims is believed to have resulted as_the_result_of_a_new_Greck whatsoever of the English language almost under the very guns of from the fighting-round-the-Prime- thrust, states n Greek press and pleaded this fact in extenuation the Italians for nearly two hours Minister's office and the Prefecture of
te the breach of regulations and for before the call for assistance Police.
The population appeared in the by the Medical Department.
on which she was engaged should mare of the last few days.
to withdraw to new strong postcently held by them that the prac story of how a small des- the result of the revolt is feared to
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FAR EAST MOVE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Domel)-President Roose velt's decision to send his administrative assistant, Mr Laughlin Currie, to Chung. king in the near future, was interpreted by the "Washington Post" ns a sign that Président Roose- velt plans to take "mo. mentous steps" in the Far East.
However, it is reliably learned that Mr Currie's visit does not foreshadow any important new move on the part of the United States.
Meanwhile, officials are of the opinion that Mr Curric's trip is connected, with the recent United States' loans to stabilize the Chungking regime's .cur.
rency.
And
Thailand Agree
To End Dispute
TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Reuter).The governments of Thai and Indo-China have formally accepted the Japanese Government's proposal to settle the border disputes peacefully, it was announced here to-night by the Board of Information.
The announcement said that the Thai and Indo-China' gov. ernments have not only agreed to end the border hostilities but have also agreed to hold a conference in Tokyo soon to carry. out negotiations for a peaceful settlement with the Japanese Government acting as mediator.;
Questions In Diet
It is understood that Mr
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"' Yosuke Matsuoka, the Japanese
TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Domel)-"Estab- Foreign Minister, submitted the lishment of the Greater East Asiatic Japanese proposal to the govern-sphere of common prosperity (schn ments of Thai and Indo-China on absolute necessity to Japan's national January 20..
HALIFAX GREETED BY ROOSEVELT Going on to Washington
existence," the Premier, Prince Fumi- muro Konove, declared replying to question by Mr Hyogoro Sakurni at the Lower House Budget meeting."
Mr Sakurai declared "We think we have discovered for the first time the goal of our national progress. I would like to know the national in- tention regarding the establishment of the Greater East Asiatic sphere of conmon prosperity."
Mr Yosuke Matsuoka sald, "We expect to realise the spirit of Hakko Ichin (universal brotherhood) inspir- Ing the foundation of our country.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 24 (UP)-President and Mrs Roosevell, As the first step towards this together with high officials of the Government, arrived here 10- our national ident will be established this object, day and immediately boarded the Presidential yacht, Patomne in the Greater East Asiatle sphere and headed down Chesapeake Bay to greet Lord and Lady construction of a new world order. which will set an example to the
British
Troops In Ethiopia
Establishment of the
Great East
Halifax.
The British battleship, King | Asiatic co-prosperity sphere is thus George V, proceeded cautiously an absolute necessity to the self-
defeneo of our nation.” Jay the bay is shrouded in fog.
Lord Halifax is accompanied by Mr Sakurai then asked why Japan Major General Frederick George is looking idly at the relations be- Beaumont-Nesbill, the new Military tween Thailand and French Indo- Attache to Washington and former China.
the
Ministry announcement quoted the disregard of warning notices sent was sent out so that operations streets again to-day after the night-bourhood of Lake Rodolf, accord, to remain in American waters over dispute, it was announced late last
new
by the Athens radio to-night.
The Greek advance follows yesterday's capture of heights, prisoners and material; and WOR marked by great bravery and stubborn determina. tion, the announcement said.
Evacuating Valona
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
civilians to evacuate Valona.
Middle Courac
not be detected.
cruise
24 hours.
Director of Military Intelligence t Mr Matsuoka replied that Japan the British War Office. His Press is endeavouring to see that these Adviser, Mr Charles Peelte, is also in relations are settled as soon as pos-
party.
sible. "I think the Government will The King George V is one of five let the nation know the results of new battleships of 33,000 tons. This its efforts in the near future" he said. Frontier Crossed is the Arst official announcement that
any of them are in service.
Tokyo Conference CAIRO, Jan. 24 (Reuter).- WASHINGTON, Jan.-34-(UP)Aland and French Indo-China have
Battleship's Length of Stay
TOKYO, Jan 25 (Domel)-Thai- British forces have crossed the the press conference to-day, Mr frontier into Abyssinia at several Hull was asked if the British battle accepted the Japanese proposals for a points, principally in the neigh-Iship King George V would be allowed peaceful settlement of their border
night by the Information Board. ing to the latest reports from Mr Huil said that would depend Kenya.
The announcement said that the upon what request Lord Halifax Thailand and French Indo-China In the Eritrean mountains and might make after he arrives.
Governments have not only agreed to the heights Abyssinia's patriot province President Roosevelt has arrived here huld a conference at Tokyo to carry Motoring To Washington of Gojjam→→
end their border hostilities Im- ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 24 (Reuter)mediately, but have also agreed to native war drums are nightly and it is announced that he and Lord out negotiations for a peuceful settle- benting out news of the rapid Halifax. the new British Ambassador ment, with the Japanese Government British advance
in Eritrea,washington to-night.
the United States, are motoring to acting as the mediator. They are telling of the hurried
It is understood that the Foreign Italian withdrawal and of the the presidential yacht Potomac, at submitted the Japanese proposal to President Roosevelt went aboard Minister, Mr Yosuke Matsuoka, has awift fall of Keru and Ailota, 18.54 which, it was learned here to-that the Potomac would go to meet
Omcials at the Navy Academy said the Thailand and French Indo-China night, were taken by British the battleship King George V forces after half-hearted at-that Lord Halifax would board the
for about an hour before disembark- Italians, who lost a few mening. taken prisoner.
A Marlee Guard of Honour and the Every mile of the British advance, band of the Naval Academy were It is stated here, is encouraging drawn up to do honour to the occas Abyssinian patriots,
slon.
Ito
and
Riddled With R.A.F. Bombs tempts at resistance, by the yacht and cruise with the President
Meanwhile it is stated that the The destroyer, formed part of the Legionary movement is to be reform- The new Bill also provides the fight forces which were sweeping the ed and reorganised. Medical Board with a middle course Adriatic as far as Durazzo and which the Iron Guard leader, has been re- Horla Sima, in dealing with offenders. Under the were returning after an uneventful moved from that post and General principal Ordinance, the Board is restricted to either
at full speed for home. They Antonescu is to take over personal censuring the did not know for some hours after leadership, offender or direct that his name be that the Hyperion, investigating the struck off the register.
Communications Resumed Such drastic | punishment which they had occasion
slon possible presence of a submarine. LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter), STRUGA, Jon. 24 (UP)-Reports to inpose in recent inquiries had been had struck a mine and was badly Direct telegraphie communication be- from the frontier state that the a matter of comment, and the Board holed aft
TURN to Pago 6. Column Five Italian authorities have ordered as of the opinion that they would It was essential, however, that the have been in a much better position main forces should proceed unmolest- to deal with some of the cases it ed ea they were still within range of here had been a middle course open
and only one destroyer was; boats, to them.
detached as protection. The Board recommends that they This destroyer came alongside its shall be given power to suspend a crippled companion and transferred registered practitioner convicted of the casualties and endeavoured to on offence or guilty of infamous con- low her. Unfortunately, the tow duct in a professional respect, and rope parted and it was thus that the nisa to order costs to be paid by Hyperion was subsequently found parties attending the Inquiries, and with cabins and wardroom flooded that provision be made for such and the attendant destroyer a cable's Bomber aircraft of the R.A.F. CAIRO, Jan. 24, (Reuter).- orders to be enforced in the Supreme length away Court in the same manner as judg
A quick decision was made. The again attacked Apollonia yester-. ments or urders of the Court to the small destroyer force was in aįday, says a Middle East com- like effect
vulnerable position and with only two munique issued to-day. Bombs hours of darkness in which to get
straddled barracks and the clear it would be impossible to tow
southern edge of an aerodrome, A message was sent to the Hyper-starting a number of fires that on to abandon ship, after which the could be seen 35 miles away. signal was given to one of the circling destroyers to sink her.
DEMANDS OF N. E. I. Co-operation But Own Sovereignty
LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter).
-The Netherlands East Indies
NO "TELEGRAPH" her.
NEXT MONDAY
have determined on their in- clusion in the new world order fostered by foreign Powers, Mr. H. J. van Mook, Director of Monday next, being Chinese New Economic Affairs, rolterated to Year Day, and a public holiday, the will not "Hongkong Telegraph" the press, states a semi-official publish, but will resume publication Japanese report.
"It is of vital importance that com plete sovereignty be maintained and also that friendly economic relations be promoted without discrimination in the world of nations..
"There is no occasion to alter NE.I. policy although the development of relations with our eastern neighbours constitutes an integral part of our economla polley, and Wo arc
determined to reject any form of co-
on Tuesday.
There followed a flash from the torpedo tubes, a few seconds' pause, and then a deep muffled explosion,
The Hyperion was no more.
Chinese Amahs Buying Derby Sweep Tickets
Important Italian Points Heavily Attacked
Derna and Maraua, 50 miles south- bombs falling among buildings at the west of Apollonia, were also raided, former and among aircraft at the latter.
"Fighter aircraft maintained patrols throughout the day and deep recon- naissances were made in Italian East Africa," says a communique.
Ethiopian Operations
"A successful bombing attack was made by aircraft of South-African air force on Sciasetamanna, 120 miles north of Addis Ababa.
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As a result of this action four Savola 81's were completely destroy- Chinese amahs are agalu buying large blocks of tickets ined and other enemy aircraft
severely damaged, tion of any country," the Minister in the special Dollar Sweep on the Hongkong Derby.
Administra- reported to have sold.
operation implying preferential pori-
H.K. Police Reserve Appointments
the aerodrome A syndicate of 60 amaha in were sold, the first prize was wonton buildings on the Happy Valloy district has by members of the staff of Lane, were bombed. Crawford, Ltd.
Neghell, 250 miles south of Addis purchased no loss than 5,000
A total of over 175,000 tickets had Ababa, was also attacked and ad- tickets. Each member of the been sold up to 6 pm yesterday.ministrative buildings in the town syndicate has contributed $100. The rate of disposal is about 8,000 were damaged and lorries were suc-. Another syndicate of 123 amahscally, said an official of the Jockey cessfully bombed. The following appointments to the has been formed in the Mid-
Club
At Keru, The Derby will be run off this year escorted by fighters, were intercepted enemy bombers some Hongkong Police Reserve have been Lovals, made.
on February 17. The commission of by South African aircraft and in the Mr M. A. Johnson to be Azalatant |
20 per cent. due to the Jockey Club ensuing engagement one Caproni 133 It will be recalled that in 1938 and will be Superintendent with effect
divided equally between was shot down and others were dem from 1939 ridicata composed of amaha British war funds and January 14, and Mr. L. J. Davies to phenomenal luck, drawing in Fund for the Relief of Distress In was destroyed on the ground.
the Bellsit aged. An additional Caproni 133 be Assistant Superintendent with both years the principal prizes. Last Chino, effect from January 21
after printing and other From all these operations, our air- | year, when more than 700,000 chances 'expenses have been paid.
craft returned, safely to their bases.
Wavell At Tokruk (BY "RKUTER'S" SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT) TOBRUK, Jon. 24.-General Wavelli yesterday made a tour of inspection of forts und defences of Tobruk TURN to Page 6, Column Seven
LATEST
The Military Authorlifes announce that there will be no parade of the H.K.V.D.C. Training Cadre and Com- pany next Monday and Tuesday.
Government.
Ship Load Of Refugees
Arrangements to honour the now! Sails From Marseilles jambassador are without precedent in
the experience of those who know MADRID, Jan. 24 (Reutor). most about Washington protocol. The French ship Alsina, carry-
No Ordinary Envoy
ing over 1,000 refugece from WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Reuter); France, Holland and Belgium,
British
-When President Roosevelt left. Washington by car no destination and 160 Spanish refugees, has had been announced but he went to left Marselilca for Rio de Janeiro meet the new
Ambassador and Buenos Aires. personally.
The passengers Include Senor President Roosevelt and Roosevelt went to Washington station Spanish Republic, and four members Zamora, the first President of the TURN to Page 6, Column Six of his family.
Mrs
Shanghai Shooting:
POSTAL RATES Hayashi To Be Charged
INCREASED
Increases in local, Empire and far- eign postage rates were announced in to-day's Government "Gazette."
Local rates raised from 4e to be,
Special to the "Telegraph"
SHANGHAI, Jan. 24 (UP)—~The Japanese Consulate Gen- The changes effective from Feb- eral announced that Hayashi had been found to be the perpetra- ruary 1, are on follows: .
tor of the shooting, and he will be tried at the earliest possible Letters
moment. The incident was a most regrettable one, said the Empire rates (to Great Beltain) Japanese authorities, and thorough precautions would be taken to raised from 15e for the 1st oz. to 200 provent a recurrance.
Consul General, Mr Horiuchi, for the 1st oz. only.
They said that the Japanese visited Mr Kerwick at the hospital Empire rates (to Empire) raised ratepayers were determined to clated Mra Keswick's display of from 18e for 1st cz. to 20c for the 1stght to the limit to gain sympathy when she visited
this morning. The Japanese appre
Rates for China and Macao raised approval for their proposal", but Okamoto at the hospital last night. from Sc to Bc per oz.
"legitimate means only would be Trial At Nagasaki Foreign rates raised from 20c for recognised." A defent would be SHANGHAI," Jen." 24" :(Domai)- the lat oz. to 300 for the lat oz. only accepted in good grace if reject-local Japanese Consular Police com
With the preliminary examination by
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ed by the voters.
Mr