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MUNICH; Fely 24) (UP) -f It makes no difference Iceland
whether we meet the enemy in the North Sea or the Mediterranean; wherever British boats appear our sub- marines will be ready for tliem," boasted Hitler when addressing cheering Nazi partyites in the Munich Beer Cellar to-day, marking the 21st anniversary of the Nazi Party.
that Naz! methods were unattractive
He declared that Democratie Germany had deserved the Versailles Treaty, despite the concessions promised them by the American President.
Hitler started his speech at 5.15 p.m. and finished at 6.32, in the course of which he lengthi-, ly reviewed the Party's history.
to many but "I was a soldier from the front where I got used to rough time."
After penking for 15 minutes, Hliler's historical review had reach-
He said: "From the begin-ed the year 1923.
Relations With Mussolini
ning the Party was only for the German people in their entirety." Hitler averred at the present les with Italy were indissoluble,
Referring to Nazl methods he declared: "We needed hard methods; we were tough because we had to be tough. We wanted to antagonizof cerinin groups, especially
and heart."
Hitler's Boasts
Referring to his relations with Mussolini, Hitler said: "When I lave chosen a man, I stick to him. The Bond which unites par revolutions is insoluble, and it is the one with two men, If there is a time when one of them is better off and the other worse off, the former will help the the latter because it is the common
He declared that armament pro- duction, was the "proudest achieve ment of all me. I am an experi, I am a spreialist in armaments. know what steel and alumindum are- Kop for."
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British Troops In Occupation
(FROM "REUTERS" - SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 24-In the nine months since British troops, occupied this re- mote island, no time has been wasted in converting it into fortress of the far north.
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BRITISH ADVANCE
IN E AFRICA
Air and Land Co-operation
CAIRO, Feb. 24 (Reuter) --British operations in Italy's Enst African possessions continue to advance on all fronts.
Italian troops holding positions in Eritrea have been dis- persed by British forces advancing from the north and many prisoners were taken,
Tho advanco towards the south continues. On the road to Gondar, in Northern Abyssinia, the advance of British elements is developing satisfactorily.
In
various African battle zones.
The RAF, has been very active in Eritren, a South African squadron yesterday destroyed eight Italfan pur sult planes on the ground and dam- aged several others at Makale in a machine-gun attack.
ADEN,
Attack From Air
Mr Fung
Dies This Morning
Permanent camps have been laid out, ronda built and defences
Mr Fung Kwok-wa, compra- constructed. Britain has now
dore of the Green Island Cement consolidated her northern-most military outpost of Iceland, and Aerodrome buildings at Adit Bala Sunday night in his bungalow at Feb. 24 (Reuter) Company, who was found on British Army Headquarters.here were extensively damaged by the Customs Pass with his throat. are confident that no attempt by R.A.F. in
1117 rald, according to a Germany to oust the British
cut and suffering from týsol. R.A.F. communique, would have the slightest chance aren was bombed and machine-gun- the Kowloon Hospital.
Transport in the Dessie-Alomata poisoning, died this morning at of success,
ned, Lorries were damaged - and.
It is stated that Mr. Fung's The troops are cheerful and in ex-casualties to personnel were caused condition took a change for the cellént health, although having contend with an erratle climate.
words at 1 o'clock this morning The food is good, mostly bought
and he relapsed into unconscious- locally, and sickness has been
ness from which he did not re- markably low. English beer is now ex-brewed for the British troops by an
cover. Icelandic Bim. out, Including
Intensive training has been carried mock invasion. ព warfare in Training in mobile
Intellectiuals, because this move enemy that we are going to defeat. ment could only be built by the "Numerous warships are tird people with their sentiment, soulf in the Mediterraneon. Numerous Hritish plunes are tied up in North Atrien. Numerous British land ferees are also tied up and it is only now that ear sea warfare will start. We new have been waiting for U-boats.
"Two hours ago I received reports that German surface warships find U-boats had sunk 215,000
tons of Commenting on the outside hopes that the German murale will weaken,shipping in two days, but in March he said. "I suppose there may be a
nud April a naval warfare will start few fools here in Germany who think such as the enemy has never of revolution, They predict that peeled,- winter will beat Germany. We at pretty well winterproof. We Aldod Hunter may thousands of winters. come before us." He asserted that he felt particularly physically fit.
After praising the arined forées, he declared "God blessing for this struggle in sure, With fanatical zor fidence I look to the future."
"Wherever Britain. lutches the Continent we shall face her. Where ever British ships cruise, our U-boats will be sent against them until the hour of decision arrives.
I have learned to walt but have nut been fale during that time. Last autumn, the British said, 'If he tried to land now. it doesn't matter. In the spring of 1911, Britain will win "Trial of Strength" her victories on the Continent: Well, LONDON, Fb. 24 (Reuter).In a they have transferred their victories tlrade insting an hour and a half, elsewhere and we have had to run broadcast from the Munich Beer after them, but we shall find them Cellar to-day, filler forecast that wherever they go and strike at them "trial of efrength” with Britain weild | where our blows will be most de- come in the spring.
{structive.
Threatening an immediate Intensi- Beation of submarine warfare, he exclaimed: "New U-boats are now rendy."
Hitler Gets Fresh
"The German nation and Army, Party and state, Are indissolubic. Only a few fools could ever think of a revolution in Germany. I have taken many democratic enemies the past and have always been vle- torious. I am grateful to fate that
He revealed his intention to use the conquered peoples of Europe to increase German armaments when he declared: "I have used the power of the German nation for this purpose in rood lime. I am resolved to use this struggle was necessary it has Europe for the same purpose, necessary in fact, 1 am doing so."
Sneering at Britain because she "had to look for victories" In the Middle East, he said: "We shall find them wherever they go and strike
where our blows will be destructive."
most
He silmed that the test Germany and Italy are "indissoluble.
Versailles Again
The first part of Hitler's speech was, as customary, taken up with a review of the history of the Nazi movement and a denunciation of the Versailles-Trenty.
cene during my lifetime and while
am still feeling fresh and vigor- bus, I am feeling more fresh thin ever now, for spring is coming and the time when we can measure our strength again. We have miraculous victories behind us. I am convinced that providence will bestow its bies- sings on us in future, to which I look
with lunatic confidence."
Fantastic Claim LONDON, Feb. 24' (Reuter).— Hitler's claim to have sunk
over 200,000 tons of shipping is described by authoritative quarters here is "It is seldom that a politician can fantastic and as far removed from face the same audience 21 years the truth as such Germmon announce- after he first addressed it to repeatments have usually, proved to be
It is recalled that the Germans to them the same programme he pre- sented on the day of the foundation claimed to have sunk whole Party," exclaimed the Jervis Bay convoy of 80,000 tons but
in fact 33 out of the 30 ships safely to port.
of
Fuchrer.
The speech was broadcast from all German stations and relayed to Italy, Bulgaria, Rumania, Yugo-Slavia, Fiulund and Switzerland. Many Reich Ministers and Gauleiters were present in the Munich BecT. Cellar. "I have studied the Versailles Treaty as no other man did,” ex- claimed Hitler, "I have not forgoi- ten it even to-day,"
Not Fleecing Others Exclalining that Germany was not
the
come
Yugo-Slavs Demonstrate
In
rc-
The RAF. aircraft met with opposition but all got back safely.
SUCCESSOR TO SAYRE
/*When servants broke into the locked bedroom of the Customs Puss bunga-, low they found Mrs Fung dead
• from chopper wounds and Mr Fung
spectat feature. Special Aretic equip Mr Cromwell Favoured seriously wounded.
ment has been issued and skis have been supplied in large numbers. British soldiers have taken well to skilnit.
Interest In Languages
SPECIAL TO THE" "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP)-Discussion of a succes- sor to Mr Francis Sayre, High Commissioner to the Philippines, Vocational training is popular and there is a tremendous interest if he is recalled to Washington, foreign languages. Many onleers pre-occupied members of the and men already speak the local Insular Department to-day. Some. tongue fluently.
Local leave is often used to tour informed quarters predicted that the waterfalls, hot springs and other someone with the carcer of a sights of Iceland, but no hemne leave diplomat is likely to be de has yet been granted except In asignated. few cases for compassionate reasons. Relation; between the High Cont mand and the Icelandic Government are excellent.,
U.S. Army Finances
The funeral of Mrs Tung will takte, place this afternoon.
Churchill Receives Japanese
Fruitful Talks
Mr James R. Cromwell was the most prominently mentioned both on LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter). necount of his experience in theReuter's" Diplomatic Corres- diplomatic service and his connections) in the Pacific. It is, recalled 'that he pondent learns from well-inform- had a home at Honolulu and hased Japanese circles in London been to the Philippines four times, that the interview between the Mr Cromwell is a close friend of Japanese Ambassador and the President Roosevelt and was received Prime Minister, Mr Winston at the White House recently.
Well Liked
Churchill to-day was very fruit- Although Mr Cromwell returned ful and should greatly contribute WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 from Canada under a cloud, he is to the dissipation of certain mis- (Reuter)-President Roosevelt well liked in diplomatic circles, is understandings that have arisen
hus is asking for over $3,000,000,000 much personal charm. He would be between the two countries.
And for the Army's emergency de-inclined to follow Mr Paul McNutt's fence needs.
tradition although he is less ambitious, SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”. The actual sum requested is $3,812, colourful or dynamic than Mr NeNutt, Mr Cromwell is understood to have o00,000. It is additional eppropria- tion for the balance of the current made some preliminary contacts a fiscal year and includes $302,000,000. Pursuance_of_the_appointment.__ to expedite the production of equip- ment and supplies and $888,000,000 for the Air Corps.
Defence Orders WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Reuter), -The
Government hog placed aluminium and machine-tool pro- ducers on a mandatory priority basis under the defence programme.
Under this order which expires va Bay 31, defence orders must be given priority and In consequence supplies of such articles as household, pots and pans may be delayed for a few
This is the Orst ime that such nction has been taken under the rowers which were recently provided.
monthis.
Cheer British Royalty BELGRADE, Feb. 24 (Reu- fleecing others but was following ter)-The Police emptied a form of economy which was of use cinema house here following a Nazi Sinking Claim
to
Germany, Hitler sald: "States cannot be built on capitalisan. Those pro-British demonstration dur-
who think that they can prevent the
rising of the people by waging war which the British King and will find that, they have only speeded
it up. It will not be the gold Queen appeared.
this wor
Miller Anished speuking, after an hour and a half at 5.45 p.in.
the, management" to restrain the audience had dixo: failed.
considered to be forthright
Banishee's Mother Love
Excuse
The Axis End
ROME, Feb. 24. (Domel)---Mr. Zeubel Horlkiri, Japanese Ambassa- dor to Italy, left here for Berlin 10- -day-
The Ambassador is...expected to confer with Lleut-General Hiroshi Oshima, new Japanese Ambassador to- Berlin, Berlin to discuss the current situation.
No Proposals Mäde
LONDON, Feb. 24 (Router)No, proposals have been made by, Britain' regarding any Japanese move to, the south, It is feared in London to-day. There have been various contacts With his head swathed in bond-between the Japanese Ambassador ages, Lau Tak-fai, 30. uiemployeil, und Mr Anthony Eden, and in Tokyo staad before. Mr. G. T.. Lowry at between Sir Robert Craigie, the Central Magistracy this morning to British Ambassador, ond Ja
Japanese answer a charge. of escxping from statesmen.
At these exchanges, Victoria Prison on February 20 while
the British being held on
on a committed warrant view of the dangers in the Japanese, for breach of deportation order. southward expansion has always Lau pleaded guilly and added that been made clear, but these state-
me
knowledge of His mother starving ments of views are in no sense pro-
outside prompted him to clear Churchill's Reply he wonted to provide for her.
Police said that at 3 am, on February 12, ist man was such in 24
LONDON, Feb; -24 : (UP).—It { suspicious circumstances by the understood that Mr Churchill's reply
ing showing of a news reel in Being Investigated WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (Reuter), standard which will emerge from This action was, taken after three steamer called Canadian Cruiser is watchman of St John's Hall, Hong to Mr Matsuoka emphatically stated
official warnings had been given with boing Investigated, Mr Sumner out effect and repented attempts by Welles U.S. Under-Secretary of Kong University. The watchman fol- that if Japan intended to suggest
Sļāte) sinted to-day..
towed the man and in trying to arrest motiation in Europe, thero was no The steamer was said to be flying defendant received Injuries
him a soume ensued in which the grounds for it the United States Bag and carrying cent
to his United States markings.
It is also reliably stated that be, Later when the Police were in- rejected Mr Matsuoka's suggestion formed,
a Chinese detective re-that British moves are allegedly cognised him as the banisher who tesitmed to encircle Japan, and ex- had escaped while Walting trful at plained that the British precautionb the Criminal Sessions for returning were purely defensive tin character. from banishment.
Paying a speclul tribute to women Nazis who "have always stuck in The showing of the news real con- me even in bad times," Hitler saldourned has now been, banned.
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It was stated that Lau had eight previous convictions.
He was sentenced to three months hard labour,
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plans'nt'this' jlconference,
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Foreign Secretary, received me For East. in candlifons
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