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No. 10309
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1941.
BRITISH FORCES MAKE STRATEGIC LANDING ON ISLAND IN AEGEAN SEA
Special to the "Telegraph” .
BELGRADE, FEB. 21 (UP).—IT IS REPORTED THAT BRITISH TROOPS HAVE LANDED ON THE GREEK ISLAND OF LEMNOS IN THE UPPER AEGEAN SEA.
THE ISLAND IS NOW SAID TO BE IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERSION INTO A NAVAL AND AIR BASE,
Mr.
日七廿月正
No Races To-day
At Valley
the heavy course, to-
at Happy
Owing to state of the day's races Valley have been post» poned.
The programme which would have been staged to-day, which includes the Rooty-Hill Derby, will be run on Monday next, while Monday's schedule has been put over until Tuca- day next.
The annual meeting will conclude to-day week, with the fifth day's pro- gramme.
IT IS POINTED OUT THAT LEMNOS IS 140 KILOMETRES FROM THE BULGARIAN ALFONSO
Matsuoka Explains
Says Japan is Guiltless
Of Any Provocation
TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Reuter).—An. elaboration of his denial that he proposed to mediate in the European conflict was given by the Foreign Minister, Mr Yosuke Matsuoka, to-day, replying to a barrage of questions posed by newspaper correspondents.
SOVIETS DISOWN LITVINOV
Expelled From The Central Committee
In the course of a long state- ment, Mr Matsuoka also em phasised that in Japan's view, tension with the United States
Was
unnecessary and was the result of an "hallucination."
FRONTIER.
Principal town on the island of Lemnos is The island is strategically situated,
Kastron
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being only a little more than 50 miles from the BEDSIDE
Dardanelles by sea and air, and about 120 miles from Salonika by air.
R.A.F. ACTIVE OVER ALBANIA ATHENS, Feb. 21 (Reuter).-Exceptionally heavy bomb- Ing attacks were carried out on the Italian key positions of Berat and Tepelini in Albania yesterday by large formations of British bombers und fighters.
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WHITEAWAY'S
Aussies
Are
Spoiling for A Fight Declares Malaya G.O.C.
By HAROLD Guard
Special to the Telegraph"
I
AT THE AUSTRALIAN H. Q. IN MALAYA, Feb. 21 (UP).—Major-General H. Gordon Bennett, tho Australian General Officer in Command of the Australian forces in Malaya, to-day paid a tribute to the efficiency of the advance preparations for disembarkation from the transport which enabled the speedy allocation of the Australian forces in Malaya.'
Ho anid that the troops have LONDON, Feb. 21- (Router)."already started to settle down The condition of ex-King to work," pointing out that t Alfonso of Spain has beconie was a new country to them and noticeably worse since last night, therefore necessitated a different it is stated in Rome.
type of warfare.
The weakness of his heart is more pronounced and breathlessness has increased.
The
U. S. Planes
For H.K.?
troops are quickly finding their whereabouts, and, sald -Major-General Bennett,-"In a few weeks they will
left Australia?
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" The G.O.C.. revealed that the WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (UP) Aussiey are not taking their garrison-British officials to-day assert- dutles happily: the threat a Molaya which, being the ed that American planes are
however, they realise outpost of Australia, must be defend.being flown from the Pacific ed; therefore "we are just as happy to coast to the Orient. be here as elsewhere" because it "all helps the job of beating the Ger that the destinations of these It is concurrently reported
machines are Hongkong and Singapore.
The former king's family is not at be equally as efficient to when they Washington Report
Berat and El Bassan are the only remaining inland towns in
present leaving his bedside, Italian hands defending the approaches to the port of Durazzo,
Breathing Crisis while the fall of Tepelini would open the road to the port of
Valona.
ROME, Feb. 21 (UP)-Physicians
Alphonso'sue After dispersing un enemy force of to-night indicated that 50 Aghters, of which four were shot condition is grave and they have down, the British bomber force press-administered hypodermies following o cd home their attack on Berat, "breathing crials," causing great damage and confusion In the town, says a British and Greck Headquarters communique,
Buildings were hit and a number of fres were started among the military frationa. One of the fires was follow- ed by a series of explosions.
Another British bomber. formation heavily attacked enemy stores and concentrations at Tepelini.
Firstly, Mr Matsuoka denied that "Relief” Units For stores and motor transport, concen-
Japan had adopted any measures tending to cause concern to Britain und the United States about the Far -East.
Secondly, he regretted as unneces- sury the British measures tending to confirm even slightly the suggestion
to Britain that American aid
was im-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEQRAPH" MOSCOW, Feb. 21 (UP).-M. paramountly and immediately
Litvinov, former Foreign Com-portant.
Thirdly, he expressed the hope that
were
In all cases, the reason given 1s their inability to discharge their obligations."
Clarifying Situation
the situation.
he declared...
Santander
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MADRID, Feb. 21 (UP).— The German Ambassador, Herr von Stohrer, to-day offered the services of German technicians for the relief of Santander.
A liaison officer has arrived in missar, and two other persons Britain and the United States would! have been expelled from the Cen- retrain from measures Lable to excite Santander to arrange for the entry of a German army of tral Committee-of-the-Com-Japanese_public_opinion.
"relief" detachments. The Ger- munist Party, while two demoled to the rank of alternate. In connection with his reply to Mrman units are expected within a Alternate Paulina Zhemo Zu- Anthony Eden, he said that it had few hours,
It is emphasised that there are no zhina has been relieved of her been most frank in order to clarity
"I did not send what strictly military units coming to position.
1s commonly referred to as a mes- Spain
"I did set forth! A London message says that the sage," my views on world peace which I despatch of German detachments to
Santander have held for some time past."
is regarded by well- Later Mr Matsuoka added: "I informed circles s the first open
armed penetration The Party sternly reprimanded M. Kaganovich, former Commissar of the want to make clear that there was German aircraft industry for "bad work", and nothing in my reply which could not Spain.
conceive of Mr Eden placing such an Britain is watching developments warned that unless Kaganovich per- forms his present job better he will interpretation upon my communica-closely, but oficials decline to com-
ment. be entirely excluded from the Central tion."
He further declared that it was a Committee and Government posts.
misapprehension to suggest that he A similar fole
The Com- awaits
had consulted Germany before send- missars ol the merchant flect, chemicals, mmunition, Asheries, ing his reply. electrical industries and the fleet unless they "Improve their work
river
Aimed at Japan
INDEFATIGABLE observed: "It inny be true. "It is
MR. EDEN
and learn proper lessons from the Confirming the truth of reports of Party's criflcism."
The conference nominated 16 other consultations at Washington between new candidates for the Central Com-the British, American, Netherlands, Australian and New Zealand repre- mittee,
sentatives concerning a joint streng- thening of defences, Mr Matsuoka not unnatural for Britain and America to on to meet any pos- muke preparations to sible contingency. Anyone can guess that these measures are aimed at CAIRO, Feb. 21 (Reuter)-With Japan. If that is so, I should like to his usual indefatigable energy, Mr state that it is unnecessary inasmuch Anthony Eden, the British Foreign 9 Japan has not taken any steps Secretary, who arrived only yester-whatever tending to cause concern to in the South day, spent to-day in conversations Britain and America on military matters and also ferred with General Georges Catroux, the Free French lender in the Near had made in the Diet some weeks East.
ago against mutual. preparations for Possibly he may visit certain dis- the worst eventuality when they were tricts of Cirennica before he leaves. TURN to Page 2. Column Four
con-
Se repeated the warning that he
Mega A Serious Loss To Italian E.- Africa
into
Germans In Rumania ISTANBUL, Feb. 21 (Reuter).- German troops in Rumania total ni least 23 divisions, according to com- petent military observers recently arriving here from Rumania.
Enemy Fighters Down During another engagement with Italian fighters, three of the latter were definitely shot down and an- other was so damaged that it is un- likely that it was able to return to its base.
A British plenes returned safely to thoir bases concludes the com- munique.
Together with five Italian planes shot down by the Greek air force yesterday, the total is now 12 Italian planes brought probable.
down and onc
*
U.S. Will Help Greece WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (Router), -Mr Sumner Welles, U.S. Under- Secretary of State, declared that action might shortly be taken in connection with Greece's appeal for help to the United States..
He added that members of the Government
seeking to were determine exactly what supplies were to be furnished.
Offensive Resumed LONDON, Feb. 21 (UP)-Radio that the Athens reported to-day. Press Ministry had stated that after a lull due to bad weather, the Greeks
Lease, Lend Bill To Be Hurried
Keeping Up With Hitler
The object is to prevent the loss of time which would be involved when the Senate and House Fareign Committees consider the Bill.
mons."
He stressed the fact that his com- mand is almost entirely composed of volunteers from all classes of Aus- Embassy Announcement tralians, united in the common pur-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (Reuter). pose of fighting for Democracy. He-Confirmation that plunca are being added that this forms the strongest flown across the Pacific to the Far Australian front since the start of the East was obtained to-day when the down class British Embassy announced that air- war, and has broken barriers.
They Want A Fight
of major
over
craft are being down to the Far East from the west coast of the United States. The Embassy refused to give further details.
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The General pointed out that it had become
to necessary
place age restrictions on volunteers, not only for the purpose of limiting the num bers, but because it is realised that NEW YORK, Feb. 21 (UP).-The WASHINGTON, Feb, 21 war is a young man's game. How-"Herald Tribune" reports that the (Reuter).A vigorous attempt, ever, he revealed, many world war United States Navy and the British it is understood, is being made veterans had re-enlisted in both the Purchasing Mission have confirmed ranks and the key positions, despite that Lockheed, and also. Consolidated. to induce the House of Representhe fact that the scale of pay had not bombers, bullt on the Pacific coast tatives to vote concurrence with been changed from the world war are being flown trans-Pacific to any changes in the Lease and scale.
Singapore. It is also reported that 70 Curtiss pursuit Lend Bill immediately the Senate
planes are enroute to China by steamer. passes it,
He declared: "They don't volun-
The report said that former The task of persuading the Houseteer for anything else but for United States Navy pllots have land- is understood to have been under-ght."
ed in the Dutch East Indles to be. taken by Administration strategists General Bennett said that the come flying Instructors. under the leadership of skliful Sena-prosent training consists
The bombers were diverted from tor Walter F. George, Chairman of manoeuvring on new terrain, entirely intended service lii Britain, and are the Senate Foreign Relations Com- different from Australia's. This call enroute to the Far East by a variety mittee.
ed for training in jungle work, as of routes. About 200 bombers are well as a special scheme for combat believed to be involved in the present ing air attacks in addition to moving ferrying operation," added the re- scattered
formations
open (port. country.
However, he added that he is con- Germany Preparing
fident that within a few weeka we Explaining his actions, Senator will be ready for any emergency." George, who is an intimate friend of
Own Supplies & Reserves Mr Cordell Hull, said to-day: "Gel- many is undoubtedly preparing to
revealed The General
that the move very fast. I think that there
Aussles had brought their entire own developments in- the next ten
reserves and supplies sufficient "for Senator George did not reveal many months." Australia will be whether his remark was based on able to supply everything the army new and unexpected information but | needs-victuals, equipment, trans- some quarters conclude that it was, port, light and heavy tanks, Bren carriers and ammunition of all types, Filibuster Suggested
is actually being printed yesterday, the notice of the Owing to the Sports Page being WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (Reuter), some of, which Three Middle West Senators de transported to Britain.
further postponement of the Annual nounced the Lease and Lend Bil The General concluded: "We are Meeting was not included in the when the debate was continued in happy to be here, especially because, advertisement. The Third day has the Senate to-day.
there may be some fighting."
now been postponed to Monday, Senator
Balow suggested am-
An officer.on General Bennett's 24th. February; Fourth Day to Tues- Sicilian Plane CHUNGKING, Feb. 20, (Central buster on the bill. He sold, "Con- staff said, that headquarters includes day, 25th. and the Fifth Day to
News),A tribute to the remarkable tinuing the debate until Europe settles TURN to Pago 2. Column Four Saturday, 1st. March, recovery of Chungking from the her own war might keep us from Nest Disturbed
effects of Japanese aerial bombings, getting into war and keep the nation CAIRO, Feb. 21 (Reuter)-Much in the excellent morale of the people out of bankruptcy."
caplint was paid by damage was caused to aerodromes at Mr Eminal! Sipahl, Turkish Minister Catania and Comiso in Sicily, which to China, who returned here yester were ralded by R.A.F. bombers on the day by air frotn Hongkong night of February 20, says R.A.F. Mir Sipahi called on Dr Wang Headquarters.
Minister Chung-hul,
of Foreign Many high explosive and Incen- Affairs, this morning, and had a diary bombs were dropped on both cordial conversation with him. He aerodromes. Severa) large Arcs b plaining to pay his respects to which gave off
of thick Generinissimo Chiang Kai-shek and black smoke, visible over 30 miles to visit other Chinese Government
the
Since the beginning of February,
resumed
offensive yesterday, they state, German aircraft have been
Two mechanised divisions are at chley in the central area where the arriving in large numbers.
tollans are weak at some points, Constanza,
It is stressed that these are the but are fiercely resisting at others. minimum figures.
1
Bulgaria Mobilization BUDAPEST, Feb. 21 (UP)--An
states report
that unconfirmed Bulgaria has called up an additional 100,000 men.
columns
Turk's Tribute
and
To Chinese
away, are believed to have been leaders in the course of the next few
enemy aircraft burning, in or near days. the hangars.
In addition, considerable damage was done to the runways of the aero- drames and to the main road and railway lines nearby.
From this highly successful aid, all British aircraft returned safely.
Food And Firewood Control Board
will be tree days
Wants More Money For
War Planes
Revised Racing Dates
Danzig & Poland Linked In Nazi Economic Chain
LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter).-Economic conversations be tween the Nazi representatives of Danzig and the Governor- General of Poland have just been instituted in Warsaw, accord- ing to information received in Polish circles in London..
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (UP),—It
The anti-Polish Nazi leader, addion attempts will be made to.
Pollih firms and business undertak is expected that within a few days Herr Foerster, and Herr Huth, re-establish the Danzig branches of President Roosevelt will send Con- formerly a Danzig senator, have (ings, all of which are now controlled Kress a supplementary request for arrived in Warsaw for the uy dermany. $20,000,000 to purchase 16,000 more army planes and the expansion of purpose.
are
Former Submarine Base
LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter).—The Italian capitulation at Mega marks the failure of the Italian white troops first en- counter in this area, says "Reuter's" East African correspon- dent.
Megn pula the South Africans astride
Membern of the Food and Firewood munitions plants. This would make The object in the re-establishment It is recalled that before 1914 It cuts off Moyale from Yavello of a first-class road and Kismayu
Control Board appointed by His Ex-a total of 40,000 planes on order, but of economic relations between Danzig Danzig had no economic importance and threatens to outflank opens a short 320.mile sent route from
Mombasa.
cellency the Officer Administering It is not known how many of these and German-controlled Polish, ter for Germany and served only as a Moyale,
the Government are as follows:
destined to Britain.
ritory. Eritrean
submarine base in the Baltic. Im- Front The victorica at Mega and in
Brigadler. Andrew Peffers, O.B.E.
Meanwhile, Congressional circles
The fact that talks have been mediately a direct link between Dan- Jubaland are important owing to the CAIRO, - Feb. 21 (Router)—On
(Chairman),
that the understood
Bureau Instituted has totally disposed of the zig and Poland was established after, approach of rains, which are due in the Eritrean front, 47 Italian officers,
Paymaster Commander C. S. B. has approved the request for $761,- Including one Brigade Commander,
of Poland, the middle of March.
by leaps and bounds, Mr David Locke Newbigging has lickman, N., Mr D. L. Newbigging 000,000 for arms plants, in addition to live independent that ang could 1010, the Free City's trade increased
about $1,800,000,000 for planes, in- It is understood that the scope of Had the Italians held the frontier and about 6,000 troops have been been appointed Controller of Food, and Mr W. J. Anderson.
Institution of the present talks north-east of Lake Rudolf and at leaptured between January 10 and and Mr George Stacy Kennedy- Three members of the Board shall cluding about 3,000 heavy bombers the present talks is wide; renewal of therefore indicates the likelihood Kismayu, the invasion of Abyssinia February 20. In addition, many pri- Skipton Deputy Controller of Food, be a quorura and in the event of to be assembled in mid-western plants commercial, financial and trade con- that the Clermon attempts to obli- would have been indefinitely delayed soners have been taken in the Blue according to an announcement Inequality of voles, the Chairman shall from parts manufactured by auto-tracts between the former Free City terale Poland have also mortally
to-day's Government Gazette." by the impossibility-of-fransport, but Nile and Gojjam areas.
have a second or casting võta.
mobile builders.
and Poland will be discussed and in injured Danzig.
NEW H.K. FOOD CONTROLLER