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0# X+ŝA-XWF THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
1941,
日四初月正
THE KING SETS
ON TO BENGHAZI: GEN. AN EXAMPLE
WAVELL
CONTINUES
OFFENSIVE IN LIBYA
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, JAN. 29 (UP).-MILITARY EXPERTS HERE DECLARE THAT GENERAL WAVELL IS PRESSING ON TO BENGHAZI AS FAST AS POSSIBLE AND THAT HIS FORCES HAD ALREADY SURROUNDED MEKELE WHERE THEY ENCOUNTERED A MUCH LARGER FORCE THAN ANTICIPATED, INCLUDING BETWEEN 70 AND 80 TANKS.
#
THE SAME Experts commented: "GENERAL Wavell is marcHING ON BENG- HAZI AS FAST AS HE CAN, KNOWING THAT ANY TIME NOW HE MAY ENCOUNTER OP POSITION from the GERMAN AIR; FORCE.”
COMMONS & FAR EAST SHIPPING
Questions Answered
LONDON. Jan. 29 (Reuter),—A faconic "Yes" was Mr R. A. Butler's answer to the question whether the situation of the British concession in Tientsin was now satisfactory and whether Britons were able to pass unhindered hetween the Concession and the adjacent occupied territory,
ROAD JUNCTION COVERED
LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter),—It is learned in authoritative circles that the Army of the Nile has now surrounded the important road junction of Mekelle south of Derna.
There is reason to believe that Italian troops cut off here comprise the remnants of the two divisions which retired from Sidi Barrani as well as a certain number of tanks and armoured vehicles.
The British advance is being facilitated by our
Sir John Wardlaw-Milne asked whether British shipping possession of Tobruk as an advance base. There is a was now.allowed access on the Pearl River to Canton.
good supply of water at Tobruk and there are also large
ITALIAN
AIRPORTS BOMBED
Naples And Catania.
1
Mr Butler said that there wus had quantities of petrol that the Italians had not the time to
weekly service. Difficulties
arlsen in connection with quarantine destroy. regulations and pilotage fees but
they were under negotiation.
Capt. Alan Graham asked what} Japanese restrictions were placed on exports and Imports of the occupied party of China and to what extent such restrictions affected
trade.
Seriously Affected
British
Air Builer outlined the restrictions
south
in north, central and
President's
Powers Limited
Lease & Lend Bill
WASHINGTON,
Jait.
British Patrols Active
- OUTSIDE DERNA, Jan. 29 (Reuter)With the air re- sounding to the thunder of artillery, the British Imperial troops drawn up round Derna are sending out extensive patrols to probe the position of the Italians defending this small Libyan sea- port..
CAIRO, Jan, 29 (Reuter).—'
China, Heavy bombing by the R.A.F.
and added that British and other of Naples and Catania nero. foreign merchants
being were
H. Q. Communique these dromes as well as a railway june- severely affected by all
mea- tion and marshalling yards on sure Robert Mergan asked whether
CAIRO, Jun. 29 (UP)-To-day's the high- Monday night were
29 General Headquarters communique there was any improvement to
says: "Eritres: Operations in the spots in the R.A.F. Middle East port in the facilities allowed British (Reuter). Three important Agordat, and Earentu sectors are Headquarters communique. shipping at conatul ports, especially amendments limiting the Presi-developing. The close pursuit of the
Tsingtao and Chefoo..
Mr Butler said that Mr Eden, theilent's powers under the Lease enemy after their withdrawal from Umm Hngar is continuing and a Foreign Minister, was calling for a and Lend Bill are reported to further a prisoners have been cap-
the latest situation it have been-vote-by-the-House tured- affected British shipping facilities in Foreign Affairs Committee sit- North China. A report syas also called for on the subject of British ting behind closed doors.
The amendments are belleved to be shipping in inland waterways other than the Yangtse.
Jas follows:
(1) To fix the expiration date as June 30, 1043;
It states that during the night of January 27, bombers of the RA.F. carried out a raid on the Capodichino (Naples) nero drome. Bombs fell on a large building, setting it on fire, and other fires were started in the aerodrome.
"The central railway station and
marshalling yard at Noples were] also attacked: fires and a violent ex- piosion being caused between
the
station and the junction. The same night, the Catania aerodromes were raided, bombs bursting on the main runway and among the buildings on the south side of the aerodrome.
Teport-on
Keeping Nazis
In Holland
Forced Loan Prepared LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter). The threat of a forced loan to meet the cost of the German'
"Comiso Was also visited and bombing there started fires among the buildings, which were followed my of Occupation in the
by
which Netherlands is made in the
six violent explosions were seen by bur aircraft raiding Catania.
Strafing Italians On Run
"Libya: Pressure on the enemy forces in the Derna preads increasing. "Italian Somaliland: Vigorous continuing in patrol activity is
the enemy numerous areas across frontler.""
There has been indication during (2) To require President Roose the past two days that Kalian resist velt to consult Army and Navy chiefs, ance at Derna is stiffening and it is before transferring military equip- possible thero will be serious fighting | ment;
In that area, (3). To require periodle reports to Congress on the Lease And Lend operations.
British West Indies
Leasing Of Bates
Women Must Enrol For Industry
upon women
prospectus of 500,000,000 guilder |
LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter),-Com- four per cent, ten year loan to
NEW YORK. Jan. 20 (Reuter)-pulsory registration of women for which the Dutch are being asked
The Governor of Trinidad (Sir essential Industries throughout Brl- to subscribe in order to finance Hubert Young) and the Governor of tain is to be enforced soon, "Reuters" This will enable the Ministry of "In Libya, yesterday (Tuesday), the increased state expenditure, the Leeward Islands (Sir Gordon political correspondent learns. air activity was mainly confined to
nen who are protective fighter patrols for our nd-due to the fact that the Army of Lethem), accompanied by Sir Lennon
O'Reilly of Trinidad, took off for Labour to call costa vancing troops and ground strafing Occupation
en not engaged in industry to take their the Dutch
Lisbon in the Clipper to-day co of the retreating enemy between people millions of guilders a route to London to participate in place in the industrial ranks.
route
Registraton will be general and week.
talks connected with the leading of in air and naval bases in the British without distinction but it is likely "On the Martuba landing field, According to news received
that single women will be called up eleven Savala bombers were found Dutch circles in London, the prospec- West Indies to the United States.
Talking to journalists, all three first und married women later if the abandoned in an unserviceable con- tus threatens that in case of non-
of need arisca. Importance dition. Three enemỹ fighters
40 dia-subscription a compulsory
year emphasised
The age registration
ion is expected covered nearby were also damaged annuity-levy at 22 per cent. will be "hemisphere defence" for the security
be 20 upwards. of the nations of the Americas. by our earlier bombing and machine-enforced. gunning of the aerodromes.
Derna and Barce.
"In Albania, fighter aircraft on patrol in the Keleyle area encounter- ed a number of enemy aircraft and several were damaged. An Im- portant railway bridge and railway Junction west of Keren, Eritrea, was successfully attacked.
Support To Troops
the
New Italian Bombers
In Duel With R. A.F.
ATHENS, Jan. 29 (Reuter)A British fighter patrol has "General air support was given our just fought an engagement with n formation of Italy's latest troops in their offensive in the bombers over the southern Albanian front, one enemy bomber Agordal area.
being shot down in flames.
"Aircraft of the South African air force on January 27, carried out raids
tions.
not ob-
·
The Cantaz 107 la one of Italy's
There will be provision for cases of hardship and it is intended that as far as possible women shall be placed at work as near their homes as possible,
This happy picture of FILS Majesty the King illustrates the magnificent example which he is setting to the nation In Uiese perilous and nerve-racking times. When the pleturo, wan takën His Majesty hail-Just" ̈re=" ceived the T.U.€, gold, medal Iom Mr George Gibson, chair- man of the Trades-Union 'Con-
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19 Delegates
Open Indo-China Armistice Talks Without Result
Special to the "Telegraph"
SAIGON, Jan. 29 (UP).-It is officially announced that seven Japanese, six French and six Thailand delegates conferred for 30 minutes to-day beginning at aboard the Japanese cruiser Natori, using the Japanese language through translators.
G
p.m.
However, nothing was accomplished although the conclusion of the armistice talks is expected on Thursday, While the negotiations were fortify Camrenh Bay and to use the going on, Japanese planes airfield at Saigon.
M. George Gautier, leader of the from a Japanese nircraft-carrier French delegation said that the attached to the aquadron cruis-French troops along the border had ing off Cape Saint Jacques could not fred a single shot since 10 a... be seen flying around and aon Tuesday. French oflcini said that the
Fighting Persists French had permitted the Japan. ese to carry out training flights. Fighting between French and That He made no statement when ques-roops is stil continuing despite yes- tioned regarding the reports that the terday's orders to cease firing, reporte Sennosuke Kudo. "Dome!" staff cor- Japanese hnd asked for permission to
respondent at Bangkok, by radlo- phone
this
morning
Women Demonstrate Before Mr Willkie
Food Coupon Protest
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, Jan. 29 (UP)-Sixty women, carrying banners and protesting against the Government's food policy, demons- trated in the lobby of the Savoy Hotel just before the arrival of Mr Wendell Willkie for luncheon.
They:
The women chanted, "More food for workers." Mr Wilkie passed the demonstrators with hardly a sidewise glance. were finally ejected, some of them bodily.
Full Value
from U.S.A. Securities
TOKYO.
Jan.
29.-(Domei).—
The correspondent said that al- though it was not known which side started, both forces commenced fetit- ing at 10.15 on the morning of January 26 and fierce battle con- Hinued for four hours. The Thai troops which were encircling upper Sisophon were gaining the
I hand, the correspondent rence, Thal-
At the arinistice lundi
Is expected to press for tho demands made on September 19, last year, that France return the former Thal Islands on the Mekong River and the territory along the custern bank of the Mekong River between Luangphrabang and Pakse.
Although the return of the Cam- bodia area is also desired by Thai- land, it is not expected that this will be pressed immediately.
The protests referred to the Japanese Bombs
Wound Consul
Government's policy of not re- quiring patrons of restaurants to
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" -give-up coupons,while the poor!
were not able to dine in HANOI, Jan. 20 (UP).—It is re- restaurants and were able only Bably reported that Japanese planes to buy coupon's worth of from un Indo-China base last Tues
Lungchow on the ckly bomber rationed food at the butchers Kwangsi border and caused damage und grocers.
of
to the French Masion Consulate which was flying French. Angs, wounding the new French Consul, M.
LATEST
Willkic's Busy Day LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter) - After dining with the entire British J. Comaly and a French priest, both Cabinet last night at a reception given of whom had to be sent to hospital Treasury Statement
by the Minister for Aircraft Produc-ut Langson. Lion (Lord Beaverbrook), Mr Wen- LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter). dell Wilkie started the third day of -The forthcoming visit of Sir his whirlwind inspection of London Edward Peacock to America to at war with undiminished energy. examine the possibilities of in Sir Andrew Duncan, Minister
The first morning meeting was with vestments, such as businesses in Supply, who is responsible for the United States, is announced Britain's war production. After this in a Treasury statement.
he dashed back to his hotel to deal with a mass of correspondence, also The statement says: "In the squeezing in a long talk with Pro- of the Labour light of the material already ressor Laski, one
the leading brains "behind be United States, it may now shipped and contemplated by the Party's
that
The high spot of the day was Mir freely published
His Willkie's arrival at a meeting of the Majesty's Government have Trades
Union Congress General realised and disposed of a very Council, who were discussing the great proportion of their gold Government's manpower mobilisation TUC. Chairman (Mr Gibson), Mr holdings and are steadily selling scheme. Sitting by the side of the American securities owned by Wilkie listened in to the discussion.
A Grand Bunch their nationals at every oppor
"They
grand bunch of fellows very intelligent and alert; found myself in complete agreement with their aspirations and purposes," he said afterwards,
tunity.
More Difficult Problem "A more difficult problem is pre- sented by Investments such as bust nesses in the United States and Uniled States companies controlled by com-
in this
country, whose shares panicsted on At the same time the Government are not quoted on the Stock Exchange.
"Efla Majesty's Government Gre is making exhaustivo examination of
the present schelula of reserved oc- solved to make the best possible use cupations for men with the object of these investments and they have of realising for military service all decided to ask Sir Edward Peacock, whose work is not absolutely essen-who has great experience in such matters, to go to the United States and examine the possibilities on the shortly."
tini.
arc
Luncheon was at the Savoy Hotel with Sir Robert Kindersley, Britain's TURN to Back Page, Column 4
F
Sea Back Page For Further Late Nows
Men
Calling Up More
For Military Service
U. S. NAVAL spot. He will reach America very
Pension For Gen. Hertzog Privy Council in Buckingham Palace to-day signed a proclama
The British patrol suffered no loss.
All our aircraft returned REQUIREMENTS In the Moyale area and many high The headquarters of the RA.F. ¡ turget. explosive and incendiary bombs were in Grecco states, "A formation safely."
--Senate Approves dropped. The result was
WASHINGTON owing to the weather condi- of our fighter aircraft on an of latest bombers: Its range is reputed
Jan. 29 sorved
fensive patrol in southern Al- to be 3,000 miles. A three-engine (Router).A Bill authorising ofteconnaissance fights were made bania yesterday encountered a machine, it has a top speed of 230
the allocation of $909,000,000 for on fronts.
"From all operations our aircraft number of enemy bombora miles per hour.
The Breda 20 is not listed here but expanding naval construction returned safely. In the communique Cantaz 107 and Breda 20 types. it very likely is the now Breda facilities and building 400 small on January 27 it was stated that one Our aircraft at once attackedPicchiatelli of our Aghters operating in Libya and shot down one enemy bom- which the Italian air force hoped to navy craft was passed by the ¿was missing. It is now known that|ber in flames while several other emulate the deeds of the German Senate to-day and sent to the from all parts of the House.
the pilot of this machine made a
Junkers 87 dive-bomber. Its speed White House. KARA is 250 miles per hour and its bomb- successful parachute descent and was were damaged...
Minesweepers and submarine requently found with only minorThe enemy formation was broken carrying capacity 3,300 pounds, chaser are included among the craft
injuries
up successfully and deflected from its similar to the Nazi aircraft,
to be.bullt
úlva - bomber with
Special to the “Telegraph” LONDON, Jan. 29 (UP)-His Majesty King George at the `CAPETOWN, Jan. 20 (Reuter), The Lion in which men of 18 and 19 years of age and between 37 and ex-Premier, General Hertzog, who 49 Inclusive will become liable to military service. recently resigned from Parlament, The first register will be for The Ministry said that the schedule will receive an annual pension of those of 19 years of age which of reserved occupations was being £2,000 under special blil Intro-
amended, axemption depending to an duced into Parliament amid cheers will open on February 2.
The Ministry of Labour states that increasing extent upon actual work General Hertzog who is the first consideration is being given to the rather than age and occupation. Union Premier to receive n pension, exemption of all medical and dental
Authoritative circles believe that had an unbroken spell of over thirty students. University students are years of Parliamentary life beginning already subject to exemption upon eventually no roan will be permitted with the birth of the Union
entoring a university,"
to any work: a woman,can do,