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BULGARIA DUE TO SIGN The Great Fire of London, 1940
TRIPARTITE PACT: BALKANS EXCITEMENT
Special to the “Telegraph”
BUDAPEST, FEB. 28 (UP) —ALL RELIABLE DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS IN ROME, VIENNA AND BERLIN REPORT THAT BULGARIA IS TO BEcome a signATORY TO THE AXIS TRIPARTITE PACT.
IT IS DECLARED THAT BULGARIA WILL “SIGN UP” IN VIENNA ON SATURDAY IN THE PRESENCE OF RIBBENTROP, THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR, MR OSHSIMA, AND THE ITALIAN MINISTER TO BERLIN.
Rendel's Departure Expected
LONDON, FEB. 28 (UP)-AUTHORITATIVE CIRCLES STATED TO-DAY, "WHILE 'NO DATE HAS YET BEEN FIXED FOR THE DEPARTURE OF MR WILLIAM RENDEL, THE BRI-
TISH MINISTER, IT CANNOT LONG BE DELAYED."
CRIPPS STIRS THE BALKANS
BASLE, Feb. 28 (Reuter) -The journey to Ankara of the British Ambassador in Moscow, Sirj Stafford Cripps, has caused a great sensation in the Balkans, according to the Budapest correspon- dent of the Swiss paper, "Basler Nachrichten.'
"
It is generally believed that the reason is the necessity of informing Mr Anthony Eden directly concerning Russia's waiting policies.
Italian
Attacks Smashed
By Greeks
VICHY EXPECTED TO ACCEPT
Will Reply to Peace Terms
Special to the "Telegraph"
VICHY, Feb. 28 (UP)—The Council of Ministers here has found the new Japanese proposal basically acceptable, but the terms have not been revealed.
The correspondent adds that M. Molotov is expected to deliver his postponed speech shortly, possibly after Sir Stafford's re-announced that it had "drafted the Government's position con- After a two and a half session, the Council of Ministers
cerning the negotiations with Tokyo for solution, of the Franco- Thai conflict. "Admiral Darlan oxposed the Government's general
turn to Moscow,
Turkish Comment ISTANBUL, Feb. 28 (Reuter).- The entire Turkish morning press has leading articles on the visit of Mr Anthony Eden and General Sir John D, stressing Anglo-Turkish friendship and Turkey's determina- tion to be faithful her under- takings.
The "Tasviriefkar," saying that
"Mr Eden directed Britain's foreign
his clear sightedness,”
WEST LIBYA
German
Troops
common interests are at stake, adds: Not Participating LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter). policy during Italy's aggression in CAIRO, Feb, 28 (Reuter)—A The Greeks have smashed abyssinin and events have proved military spokesman states that counter-attack in the central
there is no evidence to support The "Son-Posta," an independent sector of the Albanian battle-daily, says that while the Anglo- the Berlin claims that German front, said the Athens radio to Turkish alliance is purely pacific, troops are operating in Libya.
Turkey will never tolerate any ag→ night.
A force believed to be German was Many Italian dead and wound-set in the security zone or any driven back west of Aghella but this
against her life.
in the nature of a ed were left on the field and in The "Yeni Sabah" writes:
patrol the same sector, two Italian Great Ataturk, with gentul foresight, rules of waterless desert. The main operating forward of a stretch of 300 tanks were severely damaged re-established Anglo-Turkish friend-force undoubtedly lies in Western
ship, the principle of which acquired Libya and were forced to turn tail.
its happiest form by the sighaturé nt At several points, said the at- Ankara of the Mutual Assistance nouncer, Greek patrols scored muc- Pact of 1939 and culminated in the cesses while a continuous bombard-alliance which became the common ment of Halton positions was doing property of the British and Turkish
heavy damage.
Bad Weather
The lull in big-scale offensive operations-owing to the persistent bad weather is being used by the Italians for Improvement of their defences,
An attempted enemy air raid was folled by anti-aircraft batteries which brought down two bombers and hit two others.
The Greek alr force carried out several successful raids, causing con- siderable damage to Italian positions and concentrations.
nations..
"The
Arrival in Ankara LONDON, 'Feb. 28 (Router)-Sir Stafford Cripps, British Ambassador in Moscow, arrived in Ankara this morning for his consultation with Mr Anthony Eden.
his Private Secretary and his Mitt
Sir Stafford was acconipanied by
ory Attache.
Effective: Protesta
was
Maltese Ask For Raids On Rome
Yesterday's Attack
|
policies."
Later it was announced that the Government had decided "in
When German raiders last December wantonly dropped Incendiary bombs on the heart of London where not a single military objective exisis, they caused a blaze which was the biggest since the great fire of London in 1686. Ofices, churches and famous buildings were destroyed, while St Paul's Cathedral had a narrow escape from a like fate. This remarkable picture taken at the height of the fire, shows St. Paul's illuminated by the flames 'which surrounded the famed cathedral.
Alfonso Lying In State
the interests of peace" to reply Ex-King Of Spain Dies to Mr Matsuoka's second Mekong
peace proposals.
new
Peacefully
The Council of Ministers found
ROME, Feb. 28 (UP),- AĽ proposal inspired by cording to prosent arrange- proper conceptions on both sides. mente, ex-King Alfonso's-funeral- It is understood that Mr Matsuoka will take place on Monday morn- slightly trimmed the territorial transfers to Thailand, who gets everything weat of The Mekong River In Laos, in addition to an important poslilón in north- west Cambodia.
ting from the Spanish Church of
Monserrato in Rome.
to
chable
The French reply is expected
the French to continue their appease- start for Tokyo to-night to ment efforts with the likelihood of a Anal agreement before the expiration jof the armistice.
The Council's decision means that France is weighing the military possibilities and has decided not to Aght to maintain her maximum con- cession on the armistice frontier.
Japanese Evacuation SAIGON, Feb. 28 (UP) —Japanese officials arrived here to-day by air from Handl in order to assist in the planned evacuation of Japanese.
The Japanese reported that a ship is arriving to-morrow for the evacua- tion. Japanese officials said they will evacuate Japanese nationals from all Indo-China;
however, authoritative were sources reported that many Japanese
that Tonkin is considered to be safe owing to the presence of a Japanese garrison there.
MALTA, Feb. 20 (Reuter)-Two churches and a convent were damaged
persons und more than 200,
Hundreds of persons thronged the whole lounge of the Grand Hotel to yign the register, including Italian and Spanish aristocracy and diplo~ mats from the Vatican,
Cardinal Lopez blessed the body, Members of the family who were at the bedside at the time of death comprised Ex-Queen Victorio, Don Juan, Don Jaimie and Princess Beatrice. Princess Christina unable to be present as she only re- turned home from Turin a few days ago. She is expecting to be a mother shortly.
Lying In State
wats
The body of ex-King Alfonso lay
Complete Racing Nazi-Sunk
Results, Extra
Today is the last day of the annual race meet- ing at Happy Valley.
Nine events are sche- duled and the complete results, together with the winning cash sweep num- bers, will be published in an extra edition" of the "Telegraph", shortly after 6 o'clock this evening. -A-description-of-the-prin- cipal races will also be given.
New Planes
In Action
Over Reich
Ships Reach
Port Safely
Convoy Of Nineteen
LONDON, Feb. 28 (Router). It is learned in London to-day that one of the four vessels of the convoy.recently attacked by the Germans and claimed by them to have been destroyed-has- reached A British port un- damaged.
These four vessels were officially described as not yet overdue,
There were 19 ships in this convoy, which was attacked by D German ralder on February 12, writes "Rou {ter's" naval correspondent. As pre- viously oficially announced, Ave were munk and ten were safe, leaving four missing. With the safe arrival in port of this British ship of 0,500. tons, there are now three vessels in the convoy unaccounted for with, a total tonnage of about 19,000,
LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter). -The most powerful planes at claimed at different times that 14, and It will be recalled that the Germans
present in service with any air later 18, ships of this convoy had :
may have been lost.
Dutch Black List U.S. Firms
SOFIA, Feb. 26 (Reuter)-The rendered homeless in to-day's air will go to Hanoi in view of the fact Saragossa are. ained with black | load-carrying powers at high Dutch circles stated to-day that the
British Minister, Mr George Rendel, rold.
Hull Uninformed
At the press, conference to-day Mr WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (UP),- TURN to Page 6, Column Six
made a strong protest to the Bul. Accommodation for them was im- R.A.F. Win Air Fight
Harlan premier to-day against the mediately found in Sa Cristy Church. arrest of a number of Bulgarian ATHENS, Feb, 28 (Reuter)-RAF. Journalists who include at least one in the early morning unidentined The official communique stated that bombers with Hurricane fighter es- correspondent of British newspaper. enemy aircraft dropped TURN to Paga 6, Column Four TURN to Page 6, Column Six bombs. There were some casualties a number of and considerable damage was done to property. One enemy alreratt is be ieved to have been seriously damaged
it and it is unlikely that reached Danish Merchantmen home.
Following the recent indiscriminate PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Feb. bombing of Malta, slogans "Bornb 28 (Reuter)-Two Danish ships cap- Rome." have appeared on the walls lured by a Canadian warship and of ruined buildings.
brought here have been released by the Prize Court to be used in the defence of the nation and the realm."
Pressure on Enemy In
East Africa Continues
CAIRO, Feb. 28 (Reuter).--As a result of its vigorous ad-
vance, the Brilish northern force is now in contact with the enemy troops holding covering position north of Keren in Eritrea, .states a commuinque from British G.H.Q.
Meanwhile in local activity we
Other aircraft machine-gunned)
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have improved our positions mechanical transport on the road be- Roosevelt Speaks-
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yond Buloburti, north of Mogadiscio, destroying six lorries and damaging
Reconnaissance squadrons in South-Ample facilities for steel produc
ern Abyssinia
In the face of increasing patriotle others. pressure, Italian evacuation of mill- Lory posta in the Gojjum reglos in Abyssinia continues.
Operations in all sectors of Italian Somaliland are developing success- fully.
All our machines returned safely. Belgians With Allies
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Reuter).
tion exist in the United States to machine-gunned mechanical transport in Inello and meet all requirements of America Mechaill area.
and of other democracles, necording to report by the office of the Pro-
A
A "Domel" report emanating from duction Management, which Pre- Shanghal, that the Blue Funnel Far aldent Roosevolt quoted at w LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)The conference. to-day..
press Eastern service was being, discon- first contingent of Belgian Colonial
tinued, was officially denied by the troops drafted to the Sudan have showed that American facilities wert Line this morning.
The President said that the report Hongkong agents of the Blue Funne! been there some days, it is learned sufficient for all domestie neods, both In London to-day.
civilian and defence, and also to meet Before their departure, the Com-the want of those nations trying to mander-in-Chief in the Congo: told uphold democracy." Buildings at Buragaba were sot on them that Belgium-had-placed con- The report WNE“ "exceedingly
fidence and hope in them.
encouraging,” added the President, 5-
S. Africans In Air NAIROBI, Feb. 28 (Reuter)The South African Air Force bombed bar ́racks at Buragoba and warehouses at Teclabaldon on February 20, stalos n comununique issued here..!
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in state this afternoon at the Grand force in the world have, joined been sunk whereas at worst eight only Hotel in the same room in which he the R.A.F. and were in netion. died. He lies on a low bler, six against the enemy in accupied Inches from the floor, bareheaded arid garbed in the white cape of the Grand territory a few nights ago for and the first time, states the journal Master of the Four Orders. A red cloth has been placed over the heart.
heart. "Aeroplane." A Spanish flag and a cape of the Virgin Pilar which were flown from They are Short Stirling four- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHÝ
over the body. motor bombers, combining great
LONDON, Feb, 28, (UP),-Official The room is and illuminated with candles.
control of Dutch East Indies exports standing at the speed and very powerful defen-will be further, tightened by black- A large cruelax head of the bler. Two Francisco sivo armament.
listing numerous United States firma monks and four Spanish nuns prayed This addition to the British operat-"suspected of buying Dutch East
body and the family sat in vigil. throughout the afternoon beside the ing forces will greatly increase our Indian goods for unknown, possibly
power to strike of the enemy's war) enemy destinations." Peaceful End
effort in the heart of his territory, adds the journal, and with other stili} LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)Ex- newer types and reinforcements from King Alfonso passed a quiet night the Untied States, will make possible The State Department, paid to-day
· WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UP) but at 10.30 am, just when members more, intense, attacks of his family were going to attend objectives. the funeral of his
of his secretary, the Mar- quis of Torres, who predeceased him, the King had another heart attack.
Professor. Frugont was summoned and administered adrenaline but the King grew worse and by
11.08 a.m. he was seen to be dying.
A Spanish Jesult Father Lopez, who gave the King extreme unction before, when he was thought to be dying, did so
so again. The end came peacefully at 11.31 a.m.
!
King Alfonso retained all his faculties to the last.
The funeral will be at the Church
of St. Mary of Angels.
Mourning In ́Spain MADRID, Feb 28 (Router)The Spanish Government is declaring a three days' national mourning start ng to-morrow for the inte ex-King Alfonso.
Export Of Firewood Prohibited
on selected
No Information
that they had no information regard Ing any blacklist.
Free China's Drastic Laws
Against Drugs Published
CHUNGKING, Feb. 28 (Central Nows)-Indicating the Government's unrelenting determination to rid the country of the scourge of oplum and narcotics, a new law has been
promulgated.
This law provides the, death sentence for the following offences: planting" of poppy and manufacture of opium and narcotics, trafficking in narcotics, the use of narcotica, giving morphine injections or opening narcotic dens...
Those who possess drugs intended, given, a jáll term of between one and for sale will be given the death five years together with a fine of sentence or life imprisonment as also $1,000. Addicts who again indulge in will those trafficking in opium, Imoplummoking after given the cure- treatment will be given the death porting or exporting, poppy seeds or sentence.SK/One is provided. The export of firewood except by operating oplumdeas, Anyone · Most savaró licence is now prohibited, according caught possessing oplum intended for for government employees, members to an announcement made by Mr E. ante will be given at least ten years' of the police force des the army. W. Hamilton, Controller of Arade, in imprisonment
The aw will be in fores for thres the "Government Gazette"! | to-day. Oplum amokers caught, will be } years, 1