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BULGARIA "There Has Been A Slight Technical Hitch”
TURKEY NEGOTIATE FRIENDSHIP
A
NEW PACT
LONDON, Feb. 17. (Reuter).--The Turkish and Bulgarian Govern- ments to-day published a joint statement enumerating four points on which they have reached an agreement, says a Sofia telegram to the official Italian news agency.
The statement says: "The Turkish and Bulgarian Governments have decided to initiate a new exchange of views in the light of events and have reached an agree- ment on the following points without prejudice to their contracted agreements with regard to other countries.
SICILIAN BASES RAIDED
Destructive Work by R.A.F.
GERMANS
A com-
(1) Turkey and Bulgaria consider it an unchanging basis of their foreign policy to abstain from any aggression;
BRITISH POLICY Minister Informs Bulgaria
SOFIA, Feb 17 (Reuter), The British Minister to Bulgaria, Mr George Rendel, to-day out- (2) The two Governments lined British policy towards are inspired by most friendly Bulgarin. intentions towards each other; and are determined to maintain and develop their confidence still further in good neighbourly reka
tions;
(3) The Two Governments
·declare themselves ready to seek appropriate means to develop
He was replying to questions raised by "Reuter's" correspond- ent as the result of various state- ments in the Billgarian press.
"British policy is aimed at the maintenance of the neutrality and independence of Bulgaria and at preventing the wfr from spreading to Bulgarien soll, declared Mr Rendel.
The British
and
of close between
CAIRO, Feb. 17′ (Reuter).—The lairs of dive bombers li Sicily were attacked by the R.A.F. during the week-end. munique issued by the R.A.F. Middle East Headquarters says that the attacks took place on the night of February 15.
trade relations between the two welcome the den overnment would; friendly felations between Al Catania, hangars and ad- countries to the greatest extent ministrative
compatible with their economic Bulgaria and her neighbours. We buildings were
have no wish whatever to take, any bombed and several fires and
structure;
Initiative towards violating Bulgaria's (4) The two Governments neutrality or involving Buigaria in explosions were caused. Some
express the hope that the press the war. If Bulgaria loses her aircraft on the ground were of their two countries will be neutrality and the war is brought to Bulgaria, it will be solely and direct- At Cosimo, bombs fell on dispersed inspired in its writings by ly on the initiative of Germany. The confi- question of whather, the Legation alreraft, enusing explosions and Bres, mutual friendship and que of which Insted over half an dence which to-day has been remains or not depends Hour.
newly affirmed in this declara movement of the German on the
SOLDIER SNAKE CHARMER
PREPARE For Advance Into Bulgaria
burnt.
The aerodrome at Gele was also attacked successfully, and the airtion." ANKARA, Feb. 17 (Reuter), craft on the return journey from this -German military preparations raid machine-gunned a beacon station Inside Bulgaria Include streng-at Cape Passero. thening rail bridges and roads
In Eritrea
Agreement Signed LONDON, Feb. 17 (Reuter). The declaration by the Turkish An Aldershot Soldier who is `n pro- and Bulgarian Governments was fessional snake charmer was anxious
to obtain a snake to give perform ances to his comrades. He is now happy as a Zoo has now offered the toan of a South African python, a 4ft. boa constricter, and a blue bull snake. "Charming" rehearsals will beglu as soon as the charmer returns from leave
und laying down petrol dumps, Hangars, buildings and work-shops signed at the Turkish Foreign according to reliable sources. at Mai Adega in Eritrea were heavily Office this afternoon by the A German move into the country, damaged and photographs were taken Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr however, is not regarded as imminent showing the effect of several direct Sarajoglu, and the Bulgarian in Turkish circles. The opinion is hits. held here that the Germans are con Around Keren, fighter aircraft Minister to Ankara, stated the ducting a "war of nerves" and will supported the British troops, Near Ankara radio. continue until, military preparations Gurz, enemy aircraft were Inter- Little Difference Made are completed,
cepted and shot down and others SOFIA, Feb. 17 (Reuter).-It is Turkish op
opinion concerning the were damaged near Keren. whole Balkan situation remains calm.
not anticipated that the declara-
It is pointed out here that there is no reason to believe that the Yugo-Chinelli. Slavs have committed themselves to collaborate in or facilitate Germon schemes in the Balkans.
Nazis Near Benghazi
In Abyssinia, dispersed enemy air-tion of friendship by the Turkish and craft and stores were set on fire at Bulgarian Governments will radlenl-
ly alter the present position.
In December last,
the
Bulgariao Minister to
ster to Turkey, M. Jiroff, travell Australian fighter aircraft inter-ed to Solla on a visit stated to be A question pertinently asked is,
ove towards a "Why should Yugo-Slavia facilitato
cepted German bombers near Beng-connected with a
rapprochement.. a German attack on Greece which hazi and one German plane was shot Dulgarian-Turkish
It was stated then that he convey- luids on Malla on Saturday and ed concrete Turkish proposals and
as the Foreign Minister, M, Popost.
would have, for its object the restora-
down.
move
tion of Italian power in the Adriatic?" Sunday caused no damage to R.A.F. was received by King Boris as well
property.
A Ficct Air Arm plane on
re-
COLIJN OFFENDS connaissance off the coast of Tunis
GERMANS
Ex-Premier And Editor LONDON, Feb, 17 (Reuter). Dr Hendrik Colijn, 71-year-old "former Dutch Prime Minister, has been dis-
attacked and sank a merchant ship of about 7,000 tons.
Only one British bomber and one fighter failed to return from these operations.
missed by the Germans from his post Mr Whyatt's Work
as of the Conservative news- paper, "De Standard," it is learned in London
Dr Colijn, says the Germanis, “will Bot adapt himself to the new candi- tions."
Dr Colijn has been associated with the paper-one of the most influential
·
In New Delhi
Rumanian Terror
Nazi Hordes Plunder Countryside
GAYDA
Benito
TO-NIGHT
Fresh from his Triumphant Tour of
GREECE,
Will SING his
own praises
ALBANIA
AFRICA
No More Italians In Alphonso: No Coolies Egypt, Kenya, Sudan
Special to the "Telegraph"
CAIRO, Feb. 17 (UP).-As a result of the fall of Kurmuk last Friday, no Italians remain on the soll of Egypt, Kenya or the Sudan, except as prisoners of war.
This is revealed in an official heatlquarters communique issued to-day.
The communique declared that there was no change in the situation either in Libya or Eritrea.
It added: "In Italian Somaliland, enemy forces are now being driven (Reu-back to the line of the Guba River.
ISTANBUL, Feb. 17 ter). The situation is very NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 (Reuter) grave and the population are
Mr Archibald Carter has
assumed
charge as Chairman of the Eastern lacking assentials, which have N.E.I. VERSUS
Group Supply Council.
been plundered wholesale by
in Holland-for over 20 years and Fending the arrival of representa- German troops who terrorise the had acted as edlior since his retire- tives from Australia, South Afrien Rumanians, stato travellers ment from thie Cabinet. He has long and New Zealand, Mr John Whyatt, arriving here from Rumania. been at loggerheads with the Nazis Secretary of the Council, has com and the "Standard" was the first meneed the spade-work.
Rumanians are, convinced that the paper suppressed by the Germans Mr Whyatt was one of the Hong-Germans are preparing quickly to because of a leading articlo in which kong delegates to the conference and Invade Bulgaria and it is stated that Dr Colijn attacked the German While his appointment as Secretary of the assembled at Dobrudin for this pur- 50 pontoon bridges have already been
Book on Holland and Belgium.
Council was announced a week ago.
U.S. Cabinet Lays Plans For Passage Of Lease, Lend Bill
versation with Mr Roosevelt which
pose.
JAPAN Hollanders Are
Calm But Firm LONDON, Feb. 17 (Reuter). Rumanians do not hide their fearPublic reaction in the Dutch of the consequences which would follow an extension of war in the Indies to the alarming rumours Dalkans.
of the last two days has been an Sir Reginald Hoare, the British attitude of calm determination, Minister in' Bucharest, who has arrived here from Constanza, has not states the Batavia radio. yet decided on his plans but is ex- pected to go to Ankara to see the "There can be no doubt whatever
Turkish leaders before proceeding to as to the attitude of the Dutch
Indier' Government," Bald
England.
"Guns and war materials were cap- tured at Klamayu and are now being checked.
"In the res east of Lake Rudolf, our troops continue their penetration.
Brindisi Attached
The Royal Air Force in the Middle East resumed their attacks on Italian bases, a communique revealing that the aerodrome at Brindisi was raided on the night of February 15-16 and that several hangars were set on fire. A large explosion was seen near the aerodromic opposite Lazarċtia Island,
aircraft Three enemy.
on the ground, and one seaplane were set on fire and destroyed.
Aerodromes in Skeily were attacked the name night.
Lascar Casualties NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 (Reuier) — Altogether 620 Indian lascars have been killed as the result of enemy action, according to offelal Informa
an.
Italian Prisoners
BOMBAY, Feb.. 17 (Router)-A further 3,000 Italian prisoners have arrived.
Change
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPM"
ROME, Feb. 17 (UP)—A bulletin issued to-night said that re- there was "nothing now" garding the condition of ex-King Alphonso. Howover, the doctors. are very optimistic and believe that he will recover.
Don Juan conferred with tho ho ex-king this morning as assumed his father's claim to the throne. The meeting was altended by Don Jaime, Queen Victoria and Count de los Andes, who is the King's Chamberlain. A Manila report says that the focal
Spanish community s sponsoring a meeting to be held to-day for the recovery of the ex-king.
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Demand More Pay
1,500 Hold Up A.R.P. Test In The City
Fifteen hundred coolies held up a test on the air raid tunnels opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and the Char tered Bank this morning, when they demanded more than 15 cents each in payntent for their work.
The coolles carried out a mild demonstration, but after negotia- tions, agreed to carry out tho teat for the original payment of 15 cents,
The test which will take about three hours to carry out is connected with the exhaust fan system of ven- iliation in the A.R.P. tunnels.
His Present From Hitler
Hitler's personal pilot, Baur, line received on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of, his career as a pilot a picture of the Fuchrer with a cordially worded Inscription from Hitler, says the Gorman Newn Agency,
indovence Covers will deal in their INDIA & WAR Danube Inundates Hungarian
Nazi Admiral Raeder Pace, but should
Visits Italy
honour
or In-
Plains As Ice Chokes River
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Renter).—Mr Harry Hopkins, re cently President Roosevelt's special envoy to Britain, was pre-
announcer. "They do sent at the White House conference today on the subject of the
(power to maintain peace, in the Lense and Lend Bill,
Loss Of Trade Causes BI passed, he added, many "ad-
terest demand it they would not Also present were the War ministrativo, requirements will be
hesitate to defend both."
Search For New Markets Secretary (Mr Henry L. Stim- set and ready.
Nothing Unreasonable -
NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 (Reuter),— son), the Secretary of the Last night Mr Hopkins had a con- Hate Talk Against Britain
LONDON, Feb. 17 (Neuter)--] Trade negotiations with Japan are The Commerce Member representing Treasury (Mr Henry Morgen-lasted until two o'clock in the morn- Is announced in Berlin, that Admiral being re-opened and a meeting has the Viceroy told the Indian Legiala- |
VICHY, Feb. 17 (Router).-The_Danube · has burst its thau), Secretary of the Navy Ing.
Rneder, Commander-in-Chief of the been arranged for to-morrow betweenture to-day that oven though Indian
banks and 30,000 people have been evacuated from their. homes (Colonel Frank Knox) the Secretary of Agriculture, at the con- Secretary of State
The presence of Mr Wickard, the German Navy, and Admiral Riccardi, tho Japanese Consul-General In exports to markets still open to India
since the waters of the swollen river burst through the protec the Italian Batavia and members of the Japaneso showed an increase prior to the out- Claude Wickard lure (Mrference, Indicates tite possibility that way, conferred at Merano, Italy, on Trade, delegation and Jonkhter Van break of war, these were insuficient tive dykes 30 miles below Budapest, says a dispatch to the Claude Wickard) and also the the question of food supplies for Thursday and an nows agency negotiations on behalf of the Dutch
Hoodiiraaten, who is conducting the to compensato for life lost markets, last week. Director of Budgets.
official French news agency.
A second "ne of defenco" has been Britain was among those discussed.
The omein!
Therefore the Viceroy was now
formed about 12 miles from the Stephen
Indies, Early, President After the conference, Mir Wickard
mys "A thorough exchange of
actively considering the question of Engineers made desperato Danube, a -railway embankment Roosevelt's Secretary, described the said, "I think food is very necessary views on the conduct of the war 'conference as one of a serios which for British defence but more than against England, which was carried would be acceded to, added the tries whose markets are open but in the end the whole region bombing the masses of ice which are
A reasonable request by Japan | sending trade missions to such coun- efforts to keep the waters back being used. will continue to make advance ar- anything else I think we have the on in a spirit of comradeship, re- announcer, but unreasonable demands to India with whom trade relations
Military-aircraft meanwhile are -rangements-for-tho-Gill-When the ships-to-haul-food?
sulted in complote unanimity," would be met with a firm refusal. can be improved.
stopping the flow of the river.
Mr.
had to be abandoned.-