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BRITAIN MAY
MORE FROM UNITED STATES
DESTROYERS
WASHINGTON, MAR. 10 (REUTER),———THERE IS SOME REASON TO BELIEVE THAT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WILL ANNOUNCE THE TRANSFER OF ANOTHER BATCH OF DES- TROYERS TO BRITAIN SHORTLY AFTER THE SIGNING OF THE LEASE AND LEND BILL.
BRITISH NAVY'S GRIM BATTLE
To Defeat Nazi Blockade
(By "Reuter's" Naval Correspondent)
· LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reuter).--The opening phases of the battle for Britain in 1941 are being fought out for from the sight of land, in and above the troubled wastes of the Atlantic Ocean.
This measure, it is thought, will be one of
a series of dramatic steps which the President will take before the week is out to give immediate effect to the Bill.
"
It is believed here that now that the Bill is passed, the legislators who opposed its passage will vote the vast sums required under the Bill on the theory that if the country wants the Bill, it should not be half-hearted about it but should really render all aid short of war.
Regional Status Que WASHINGTON, Mar. 10 (Reuter).The Senate to-day unanimously approved a resolu-
one
¡cedure whereby after a two hours' debate on the Lease and Lend Bill to-morrow, a further vote will be taken on the proposal to agree to all the Senate amendments to the Bill.
Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Re-
the two roll-calls, 89 out of 95
It is relentless, ceaseless and silent warfare of which tion affirming the principle that punean, told reporters to-day that the United States Government Senators voted in favour of aid to little will ever be heard save for an occasional trickle should not recognise the transfer Britain either for the Lease and Lend of news of some heroic exploit. But the progress of the of any region in the Western Bill or Senator Robert Taft's sub.
Hemisphere from
non-stitute proposal for a loan to $2,000,- 000,000. This, he said, showed a "far battle will be marked in the periodic figures of British American Power to another.
more impressive demonstration of national unity than the final roll-cal! and Allied shipping losses, and in the tally of the damage inflicted on enemy raiders both on the sea and in the air.
might disclose." With the improvement of the weather as the spring "cam-immediately consult other American
that immediate paigning season" opens it is becoming clear German strategy in the west is an endeavour to implement the threat made by Hitler in his last speech of intensified naval warfare on an unprecedented scale.
The Germans are determined to do their utinost to cut the ocean lifeline along which food and supplies reach Britain, and with the American Land and Lease Bill on the threshold of beconting law they will concentrate, on the impending flow of vital American
war materials to
Britain.
too,
The German advance last year with its ensuing occupation of 2,000 miles of European coastline present- ed a new problem which the British Navy and Air Force are tackling with greater deferinination.
Convoying New Supplies When President Roosevelt signs the Lease and Lend Bill which will bring supplies to Britain, the Navy's task will be further increased as they must then find further convoys to ensure the safe arrival of these supplier.
The main battle area tles north- westwards from Britain and east- wards from Iceland, and here the naval vessels are fitted with the detecting sub- newest devices for marines and are waging a day and TURN to Back Page, Column 5
New Air Bases For America
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10 (Reuter), -Approval was given by the United,
It provides that if such a transfer appears ilkely, "the United States shull, in addition to other measures,
Bepublics to determine upon the steps which should be taken to. safeguard their common interests."
The House of Representatives to- day unanimously agreed on the pro-
Italians Smashed In New Greek Offensive
Press Urges Action
NEW YORK, Mar. 10 (UP)—The "New York Times in an editorial says that following the passage of, the Lend and Lease Bill bold action is required. Firstly,-preparations must be made to transfer to Britain such weapons, particularly destroyers. and planes, as cent
be spared from America's own arsenals. Secondly, steps must be taken to consolidate the purchasing programme with the British. Thirdly, production must
enormously accelerated.
be
ning
The "Thiladelphia Record"- com- ments We only hope that begin,
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the President will proceed Lo make the
his mast of
powers. now chartered; there must be no faltering, no quibbling."
The Philadelphin Inquirer" de- clares, "Helping Britain to stop the before I can have gain a foothold in the western hemis- phere is the prime necessity for our security."
LONDON, Mar, 10 (Reuter).-The fourth day of the big The course Greek offensive against the Italian centre in Albania continues! to-day with unabated fury.
The Greek troops, states the Athens radio, are pushing on Axis Plunderbund with the utmost determination. Two mountain ranges now been almost completely cleared of Italian forces.
MALTA REPELS
400th RAID
The Italians; who have been driveni from their network of unchine-gun posts cunningly concealed in deep' cavities of rocks, are stated. lo have suffered heavy casualties, whole de- tachments being wiped out,
One of the principal units defend- ing the aes to Tepelini, key- Harbour, endured town to
German Bombers partielaty severe lossen. Nearly all
MALTA, Mar. 10 (Reuter).— Three enemy formations attack- ed Malta from different sides at noon to-day, according to a com- munique.
A formation of bombers came over the south coast but did not release bombs.
Simultaneously, however, several States Senate to the establishment of Messerschmitt 110's attacked and
machine-gunned the seaplane base.
air bases on the sites acquired from Britain when it passed to-day the $245,228,000 authorisation for naval and public works,
This followed two alarms during the morning when the enemy ap- action has the effect of Con- proached Malta, presumably on re-
tification of the "Des- connaissance. for Bases" deal.
Following the mid-day roid, the The Senate Naval Committee re-eneiny approached the const in the ported that the total of $58,250,000 afternoon but was turned away with-| represented the amount necessary nul attacking. complete the establishment of bases; There have now been 400 raids on on tite sites acquired from Britain. Malla.
Yugo-Slavia, Mobilising, Is Ready to Sign Pact
BELGRADE, Mar. 10 (Reuter), The Foreign Minister, M. Cincar-Markovich, is expected to leave for Vienna at any moment to sign a friendship.pact between Yugo-Slavia and the Axis Powers.
| stirring times after which there will
ideals.". come a rollsation of our national
Some reports any that he has already left.
The pact may be signed to morrow evening.
Meanwhile, Yugo-Slavin con- tinues to call up troops. considerable scale.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
A BELGRADE, Mar. 10
flis statement and the Bulgarlan press revisionist claims are widely published in the Yugo-Slav press.
Cannot Leave Belgrade
(UP) Residents who reported yesterday, are according to a country-wide schedule, revi-for assignment to new reporting stations-in-case-they should be called General Zhekoff, former Chlef of up were informed that they must not the Bulgarian General Staff, said to leave Belgrade without special per- Bulgarian students: "We live in mission,
The Bulgarian newspapers dally becoming more openly sionist in tone
the effectives of the Seventh Black- shirt Battalion were also kliled.
A few prisoners were taken, in- cluding Major Pelligrint, a member of the Fascist Grand Counci
disaster
LATEST
Immigration Department Inquiry
Chamber.
When a German plane was brought down recently over Bromley, Kent, it crashed into two houses and demolished them. The people in the houses were saved by R.A.F, work- ers. The German pilot was found dead. This picture shows part of the wrecked plane amid the ruins of the two houses.
Wonderful Year For Hongkong Dock Co.
A-remarkably successful year has been enjoyed by the Hongkong and Whampao Dock Co., Ltd., according to a stale- ment issued for publication to-day.
The profit and loss account on December 31, 1940 showed a total working profit of $1,474,896.30, which the Directors of the Company propose to allocate as follows;
Mid-East
Aerial
Activity
Pay Dividend at 642 on pin. on 355,110 old shares
Pay a Bonus thereon of 50%
Pay a Dividend at 6%%% n.a. for half year on 116,- 666 new shares....
· Pay. Bonus thereon of
$213,000.00.
177,555.00.
Leaving Bulgaria
British Interests In U. S. Envoy's Hands
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
SOFIA, Mar. 10 (UP)—The British Minister, Mr William Rendel, is scheduled to leave to- night at 10.40 in a special train, with 50 members of the British colony.
The American Minister, Mr - George Earle, will officially take over the British interests at 5.30 · p.m. A small placque signed by Mr Earle has been placed on the British property stating that it was under United States protec- tion.
Other Ministèra Leave
ISTANBUL, Mar. 10 (UP)-The Polish, Belgium, Dutch and Norwe- glan Ministers from Sofa with their Consuls and staffs will arrive at 5 pm. Mr William Rendel, the British Minister is expected to arrive to- morrow evening by special train.
BRITISH BUDGET
Taxes On Services Considered
LONDON, Mar, 10.-The pas sage of the American Lease and Lend Bill will have repercussions on the British Budget, which the Chuncellor of the Exchequer is now preparing, but it will not avert the still heavier imposts from the British tax-payer.
Sir Kingsley Wood will present -next-month-the-largest-budget-ina- history; but it wil not cover ex- penditure of American war materiala which will go into a separate account and will be kept secret until the end of the war.
Already the Chancellor and experts are seeking fresh ways of raising revenue. There may be some incrcaso In direct taxation although this form
of taxation has almost reached satura- tion point.
It is believed that the officials are turning toward expedients like tax on services namely imposts on rail- 35,050.00, way fores, meals in, restaurants and
the like
National Income.
20,216,50.
The Budget speech will be preced 750,000.00. ed by a candid statement on the 70,000.00. national income, designed to give a picture of the nation's real financial 200,000.00.
strength.
R.A.F. FIGHTERS CROSS CHANNEL
5 pa, for half year
Place 10 Reserve: .......... Pay a Bonus to Staff CAIRO, Mar. 10 (Reuter).and carry forward to next Tripoli Harbour was again at-year account Practically no public interest was tacked during Saturday night Duce To Bottai
displayed in the opening of the in- Another battalion to meet with quiry into the Iminigration Depart- and bombs were dropped on was commanded by the ment this morning, only two members Italian aerodromes in Tripoli Italian Education Minister, Bottal, the public attending at the Council tania, states to-day's RA.F. who may have been killed.
A personal message from Mussolini Gregor presided, the remainder of the
The Chict Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- communique.
In Abyssinia, R.A.F, bombers
of LONDON, Mor. 10 (Reuter).-- aerodromes to Bottal was found on an unidenti-Commission consisting of Mr Cattacked the fled body of a major, begging Bolla Bernard Brown, Mr D. Drummond Diredawn despite an attempted Three offensive sweeps were made by aircraft of the Fighter Command do everytnice Otherwise," said and Mr H. K. Woo, with Mr K. M. A. interception by Italian fighters.ver the Greek ndtvance--"Otherwise," Barnett as Secretary.
the English Channel and Mussoliol. "Fascism would die with Mr R. A. D. Forrest, Immigration A direct bit was also obtained on occupied France this afternoon, says a stain upon it. Fascist Italy bases Officer was present as was Mr J. P. a train appronching the town and an Air Ministry communique. Con- another on the station at Adda Galla. siderable anti-aircraft Are was en- her last hope on your defence. Save Murphy, the Crown Solicitor,
The first witness to be culled this In the Keren area, Erlirea, troop her."
Accountant General.
Matsuoka Story
morning was Mr W. Putary, the positions were bombed and machine- and one British fighter la
gunned while other bombers were After Mr Barnett had read the harassing an Italian column retreating proclamation establishing the inquiry, from Burye and bombed n village the Chief Justice said he wished to near Debra Marcos, observe that the Inquiry was a public one and that both through the English
Troops Advance and Chinese press invitations had NAIROBI, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-The CHUNGKING, Mar. 10 (Central been extended to members of the British advance into Abyssinin con- News)-Much speculation has been public to give evidence. He wished tinues. troused in newspaper circles in once again to stress that invitation. Announcing this, a British com- Shanghal by the action of "Trans- The Commission would all both in se munique states that British troops ocean in "killing" the Matsuoka morning and afternoon in order 10 have occupied Gabre Darre, an Im- complete the inquiry as soon us
portant rond junction 140 miles inside possible, so that the Commission could The agency yesterday Issued story stating that Mr Yosuke Mat-mako is report and submit it to the Abyssinian frontier, and that suoka, Japanese Foreign Minister. Ho therefore asked for the
Governor at the earliest possible date, operations are proceeding according
to plans.. Co- was shortly proceeding to Berlin 10 operation of the public. fonders but ten minutes after the re- that yesterday afternoon Mr Barnett
with Gentian government} cunfer
lease of the story, it was concelled. von No explanation was given.
story.
Algerian Minister Visits Vichy
The Chief Justico also revented | New York Bus
Strike
received a letter dated and post- marked March 7, which was address- ed to him, but which had been des livered in error at Use Immigration Office.
NEW YORK, Mor. 10 (Reuter),-- The letter had been re-directed Nearly a million workers living in
it was recently estimated that the British national income this year of £8,000,000,000 would expand further
next
£8.00
Year
Allied with the question Is that of
watchful eye on that aspect and has emphasised that It will not hesitate to impose the necessary checks if any inflationary tendency becomes parent.
inflation. The Government is keeping
Italian Cruiser. Torpedoed
Op
There was no opposition by enemy
LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reu- aircraft, the communique adds.
There, was a brief alert to-night, ter).-An Italian cruiser of but no air raid Incidents were re-the Condotteiria
Class bas ported. Enemy activity during the been torpedoed and almost daytime has been mainly over the Channel und south-eastern England. Certainly sunk by a British sub- an Admiralty There was little damage and no marine, says casualties reported,
communique.
British Seize
French Cargo
Another Ship
VICHY, Mar. 10 (Reuter),-The alleged sizuro of a French cargo ship called Ville de Majunga by a British cruiser was an- nounced here to-day.
The original communique stated This has led the French news that the defence of the Empire would be "energetically assured by French,
and marked "No such person In this the New York boroughs of Manhat- agency., to declare that the re- forces alone against ali aggressors, onico," while the letter had also been tan and Queen's had to find other mark about the defence of the: In this connection, the "Havas" VICHY, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-Ad-¦ opened, The Chief Justico said he means of getting to work this morn French Empire made in the com-gency recalled that Admiral Darian miral Abrial, Governor-General of would like the Immigration authori-ing when 3,500 employees of the Algerin, arrived here to-day and was ties to investigate and to find out who omnibus companies in those boroughs unique issued after last night's has repeatedly declared that he would meeting bolween General | hot allow French ships. to be solzed received Immediately by Marshal was responsible for opening the struck. Patain. The visit follows that of letter, and to take proper action
Increase in wages and better working and other Ministers, also applied the French news agency further re- They are salting for 20 per cent. Weygand and Admiral Darlan or French people to die of hunger.
"If our protest should be in vain," General Weygand who is expected to against the person. return to his post shortly......
"Tho-Commission then starlock Sta|conditions. Admiral Abrial commanded the work, Mr. Putney being called on firat
The buses of the companies affect to communications-between ports Adinient Darian as sayin French destroyers which assisted in witness.
ed in recent years have replaced metropolitan France and the if Britain continues to hold up and the embarkation at Dunkirk.
TURN to Back Paga, Column:3. Empire. Tho proceedings ere continuing.
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