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No. 18309 WNO WTEЛ- THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1941. 日四初月正
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On To Benghazi:
OVERWHELMING PROBABILITY Wavell Pursues
OF FINAL BRITISH VICTORY Desert Offensive
Special to the "Telegraph"
WASHINGTON, JAN. 29 (UP). THE PROBABILITY OF AN ULTIMATE BRITISH VICTORY SO LONG AS THE BRITISH ISLES CAN SURVIVE THE CRISIS OF THE COMING SPRING OR WINTER IS OVERWHELMING.
THIS WAS THE OPINION EXPRESSED TO-DAY BY COLONEL HENRY STIMSON, U.S. SECRETARY FOR WAR WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE AID TO BRITAIN BILL.
HE DECLARED THAT THE BILL WOULD AFFORD THE UNITED STATES THE CHANCE TO "BUY TIME" IN ORDER TO RE-ARM; AND THAT TIME COULD BE PURCHASED ONLY FROM ONE NATION WHICH WAS IN A
POSITION TO SELL IT-BRITAIN,
INVASION THREAT The strain under which Germany is labouring is
already causing repercussions in Italy and Rumania as 99 well as in Norway, said Colonel Stimson.
"VERY REAL"
Say Home Military Experts
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, Jan. 29 (UP)-British military circles to-day emphasised that the "long-term threat of invasion is very real" They declared that an invasion attempt might be pre- ceded by an attack on Ireland or Iceland, or both, as a diver. sion. The main invasion would then most likely come across the Channel region, covered by German fighter planes.
ITALIAN AIRPORTS BOMBED
Naples And Catania
CAIRO, Jan. 29 (Reuter).- Heavy bombing by the R.A.F. of Naples and Catania nero- dromes as well as a railway june tion and marshalling yards on Monday night were the high spots in the RA.F. Middle East ficndquarters communique.
It states that "during the night of January-27,-hombors-of- the R.A.F. carried out a raid on the Capodichino (Naples) aero- drome. Bombs fell on a large building, setting it on fire, and other fires were started in the aorodrome.
"The central railway station and a marshalling yard at Naples were also attacked: fires and a violent ex- plosion being caused between the station and the junction. The same night, the Catanla aerodromes were raided, bomba bursting on the main runway and among the buildings on the south side of the aerodrome. "Comiso was also visited bombing there started the buildings, which were followed by six violent explosions which were seen by our aircraft ralding Calanin.
Ores Among
These experts contended that the transport of German troops across the Channel in the face of British sea and air power would not be easy, but also not impossible."
Military quarters' pointed out that the Nazis may move to occupy the rest of France and also drive through Spain and nitack Gibraltar, These
are among the problems which the British General Staff is considering.
Mediterranean Situation
He added that the Japanese economic position has been strained for a long time, while Italy is "in serious straits."
Colonel Stimson averred that; British morale has not been im- paired and that a Democratic vic-i tory would be dependent upon control of the sen and air.
He told Senator Robert La Folletie that the immediate effect of the en- actment of the Aid to Britain B would be to stiffen British morale.
He asserted that it would be "very unfortunate" to restrict the authority of President Roosevelt by ameadings Ute States convoys.
.
President's
Powers
Limited
Bill and prohibiting United Lease & Lend Bill
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WASHINGTON, Jan. (Reuter),Three important
DOVER IS amendments limiting the Prusi-
SHELLED
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" DOVER, Jan, 29 (UP).-Ger-
They emphasised that the effect of man long-rauge guns shelled the
a atinek is particularly serinus in the desert country. "The Mediter- Dover area to-night starting at runeau situation is now looking much 9.16 p.m. and continuing at short more difleult than was thought," they 'ntervals. No casualties were of the traffic through the Mediter- declared. "The movement of much reported.
ranean in the face of German dive- Beginning at 10.30 p.m. the bombers is becoming uncommonly Germans sent projectiles whist difficult."
ling over the Straits, the firing -These- -experts-plctured-an being kept up at irregular inter- enormous force of approximately vals, 225 divisions of German troops spread out over Europe threatening the British: Firstly, by a possible Invasion; secondly by an attack on Gibraltar;
via Spain; thirdly through the
the Balkans.
However, it was emphasised that) the "defence of Britain is our main front and we feel very strongly
about that."
Regarding German intentions in the Balkans and possible attacks Salonika through Yugo-Slavin, it was declared that "whether or not Cer- many can strike we cannot tell, but tlon,
cluding motorised units.
U. S. Aid Important
dent's powers under the Lease and Lend Bill are reported to have been voted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee sit- ting behind closed doors.
as follows:
The amendments are belleved to be
(1) To fix the expiration date an June 30, 1013;
(2) To require President Roose- velt to consult Army and Navy chiefs before, transferring military equip ment
Congress on the
.(3) To require periodic reports to operations,
Lease and Lend
Amendments Passed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Reuler).. The House Foreign Affairs Com-
Willkie Moved By ittee in a secret session to-day fixed
London Scenes
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Wendell Willkie wolked amongst
LONDON, Jan, 20
(UP)-Mr
air raid shelters to-day, and was thousands of homeless people in four rected by cheers for America and shouts of Send
us all you've got." German planes were overhead and
Mr Wilkie
and she is certainly moving in that direc-ins were boometimes appeared | It is believed that there are den emotionally distraught as he saw men, German divisions in Rumania, in women and children, many of them haif dressed, who have lived under- ground for six months, cheering hilm, He commented once as men und was pointed out that United women flocked around him, shaking; Stutes and would be an important his hand and thumping his Back! " factor in the military operations. am a tough egg but this moves me However, it was admitted that United deeply." States equipment is not made 'n a day and the real flow has not yet started."
Strafing Italians On Run
"In Libya, yesterday (Tuesday), air activity was mainly confined to protective fighter patrols for our ad vancing troops and ground strafing of the retreating enemy between Dernu and Barce,
It
These circles suggested that Ger- "On the Martuba landing field, many is likely to decide on some clevert Survola bombers were found offensive anove before the supplies abandoned in an unserviceable con- from the United States tilt the scales dition. Three enemy fighters dis-against itler. covered nearby were also damaged
by our earlier bombing and machine-
gunning of the aerodromes.
$1,000 Gift To Big Raffle
the time limit, expiring June 30, 1943, for the President's Lease and Lend BIII.
of
The amendment was approved, United States warships on convoy specifically forbidding the use
duties.
The Committee Inserted in the Bill provisions prohibiting the President from dispatching war material ta Britain without consulting the service
chicts.
Periodical reports must be sub mitted to Congress on the working of the measures.
British Ship Pirated:
Returns Here
After being looted by armed
THE KING SETS
AN EXAMPLE
This happy picture of Hi Majesty the King illustrates the magnificent example which he la setting to the nation In theso perilous and and
nerve-racking
When the plcture was taken His Majesty had Just re- celved the T.U.C. gold medal from Mr Grorge Gibson, chair- man of the Trades Union Con- KTCNJ,
Without Halt
Special to the "Telegraph" LONDON, Jan. 29 (UP).—Military experts here de. clare 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 Benghazi as fast as he can, knowing that any time now he may encounter opposition from the German air force."
ROAD JUNCTION COVERED
LONDON, Jan. 29 (Reuter).—It is learned in authorita- tive circles that the Army of the Nile has now surrounded the important rond junction of Mekele 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 'certain number of tanks and armoured vehicles.
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The British advance is being facilitated by our possession of Tobruk as an advance base. There is a good supply of water at Tobruk and there are also large quantities of petrol that the Italians had not the time to destroy.
British Patrols Active
"Itallart Somaliland: Vigorous patrol activity continuing in OUTSIDE DERNA, Jan. 29 numerous areus across the enemy (Reuter)-With the air "re-frontier."
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sounding to the thunder of There has been indication during artillery, the British_Imperial the past two days that Italian resiąt- [troops drawn up round Derna areance at Derna is stiffening and it is possible there will be serious fighting sending out extensive patrols to in that area, probe the position of the Italians defending this small Libyan sea- port.
H. Q. Communique
.
Rome Communique
ROME, Jan. 29 (UP)-To-day's communique saya that the Italians repulsed, a British armoured division CAIRO, Jun 29 (UP).-To-day's which made an attack south of Derna. General Headquarters communique The British suffered considerable says: "Eritrea. Operations in the losses. Akordat and Burentu sectors are
In East Africa, the Italians re developing. The close pursuit of the peatedly attacked on the Kenya front. enemy after their withdrawal from forcing the British-to-withdraw. Umm Hagar is continuing and further 73 prisoners have been cap-repulsed a British attack.
In the Gallabat sector, the Italians tured.
"Libya: Pressure on the enemy forces in the Derna area is increasing
JAPAN AND THE EAST INDIES
Matsuoka's New Statements ·
Special to the "Telegraph"
TOKYO, Jan. 29 (UP).—Mr Matsuoka, Japan's Foreign Minister, replying to Mr Sinzo Imai's interpellations during the House Budgetary Committee's haring to-day as to what hope of success there was for peaceful negoliations in the questions pending between Japan and the N.E.I., in view of possible armed United States interference to any southward advance, admitted that there were difficulties, but he would make every effort until
[they were past.
Night Raids
Chinese pirates from a trawler On London
Messrs. Harry Wicking & Company have sent a cheque for $1,000 to the in Haitan Straits on January 27, Hongkong War Effort Committee the small British coastal steamer
CALCUTTA, Jun. 20 (Reuter)...which may be applied at the discre- Taipat 8. owned by the Sindhi Start Again
"In Albania, fighter aircraft on There is still no news of Dose, Leftist tion of the committee in connection Steamship Co. returned to Hong- patrol in the Kelcyle area encounter-leader who disappeared while await-with the Monster Raffle being TURN to Back Page, Column 5 ing trial.
organised in aid of the Bomber Fund. kong to-day.
Of C.N.A.C.
Sole Survivor Eire On Rations And Plane Crash Preparing For Worst
The sole survivor of the recent C.N.A.C. plane crash, the radio opern-
tor P. L. Chang, wh
who is suffering from
Special to the "Telegraph"
But Are Ineffective SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH"
the
Mr Matsuoka spoke of the "seeming desire on the part of the Netherlands East Indies to TURN to Back Pago, Column 3
Halian aviation intensively bombed military objectives in Salonika and the railway between Salonika and Athens.
On the Greek front, the Italians took over an important position and captured prisoners,
LATEST
Seo Back Pago For Further Late News
Thousands Of Defence Workers Strike In U.S.
While the British master, Captain R.. Parcou and Chief LONDON, Jan. 30 (UP) Officer, Mr Taylor and 16 mem-The first night raid on bors of the Chineso crew were London arca in ten nights forced to stand with their hands petered out long before mid- above their heads, the pirates night, but while it lasted it
Special to the "Telegraph" smashed in cabin doors and took brought out all the old familiar
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 (UP)-Strikes Involving defence the crew's money. The pirates sounds the rumble of gunfire
projects have spread to Wright Field, the Army's aviation ex- took all clothes and blankets and the crashing of bombs. even the Captain's from the
One Air Raid warden sald perimental centre near Dayton, Ohio. Between 300 and 500 DUBLIN, Jan. 29 (UP).—In a radio broadcast to-night, ship, members of the crew said. the raid was "like old times." American Federation of Labour building tradesmen struck 10 At the same time, air raid wor-day, charging that the Company holding the $1,500,000 expan Cargo Intact
kers generally kept a particu- sion Improvement contract, hired non-Union men. The sleamer had left Hongkong for larly careful watch, fearing Farm equipment workers,, Illinois, was re-opened after one He warned: "We have not a moment to lose In preparing Haikow with a cargo of flour and oll, that the first night raid after organized да L Committee week of a Union jurisdictional strike. plane were killed. They were Bee for the worst regarding all our supplies which come to us
the crew said, but the Japanese long lull would be of full affiliated with the Congress of strike
The United Automobile workers Hard Wong, pilot, K.C. Wu, co-pilot,
would not allow the ship discharge blitzkrieg intensity. from abroad. We shall be foolish in the extreme if we pre-
continued at Industrial Organizations, struck Chalmers plant in Milwaukee halting C. Chen, assistant radio operator, Zpared for anything less than the worst."
her cargo. On the return journey to
Alla, Hongkong, the ship was boarded by A few districts reported high ex-nt the International Harvester work estimated at $40,000,000 for He said that Eire has been and because we had all sections about 15 men armed with rifles and plosive bombs. Incendiary bombs Company, the huge tractor piant, defence orders. travelling with the freight. Mr Yeh, in danger ever since the war of the people with us, we now pirates who were dressed in khaki early said in accordance with the which is employing 6,500, men
revolvers from a motor trawler. The were showered on two areas in the fox cinta. of the company's began, and would continue to have far greater strength to uniforma, boarded at about 9.30 nun. Luftwafte's custom of trying to rabo working on heavy, tractors for Shipbuilding Company' town near the scene of the crash as be in danger until peace is re-we had when the warning was on the scene and ordered the steamer struck, the whistles of the wardens the $25,000,000 defence orders. pany at Cleveland, Ohio has 000 men
meet possible aggression than Later a
a Japanese trawler appeared beacons, As the first fire bombs the Army, which form part of striking. The Standard Tool Com givon eight or nine months crew said. She returned to Hong-poured out of doorways and pounded flinois, has been closed a weak by a Products Company at Kent, Washing- weigh anchor and proceed, the shrieked and hundreds of persons The Company's plant at Rock Falls, on sirike,... The Northwest Metal” kong with her cargo intact.
TURN to Back Page, Column 4 strike, but the plant at East Moline, ton, has resumed work.
a broken lex, was
flown back to Mr Eamon De Valera announced that the Government has Hongkong early this mitted to Kowloon Hospital.
morning and ad- decided to ration tea. The five other Chinese on board the
Kwong, C.N.A.C. staff employee and the charterer of the plane who was
Hongkong office were
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a ground rescue party. The plane is stored. understood to have hit
a mountain-
side during a thunderstormn..
"As a result of our efforts ago," he declared.
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