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四拜疆 號七十月四英港香 THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1941.
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British ITALIAN CONVOY WIPED Great Battle Of
Attack
OUT IN MEDITERRANEAN Macedonia In
In Libya EIGHT VESSELS
Italians Surrender
At Obbia
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Apr. 16 (UP) -- Military circles to-day report that the British in Libya have successfully attacked the rear of an enemy position in the Capuzzo area where enemy vehicles were shelled.
The Italians surrendered at Obbla, Italian Somaliland, 320 miles up the coast from Mogadiscio. British patrols. nying
over the region of Garda, 300 miles north of Obbia. saw white flags displayed every- where.
VESSELS SUNK Full Swing: Nazis Suffer Heavily
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, APR. 16 (UP).—IT IS OFFICIALLỸ ANNOUNCED BY THE ADMIRALTY THAT FIVE ITALIAN SUPPLY SHIPS AND THREE DESTROYERS HAVE BEEN SUNK BETWEEN
SICILY AND TRIPOLI.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT STATED THAT A SOUTHBOUND ENEMY CONVOY CON- SISTING OF FIVE SHIPS, ESCORTED BY THREE DESTROYERS WAS INTERCEPTED AND AN- NIHILATED BETWEEN SICILY. AND TRIPOLI LAST night.
Strategic Bridge Destroyed
R.A.F.'s Feat At Veles,
Observers warned that the German push in Libya is not yet exhausted or finished, and while emphasising that there were communication difficulties, they
ATHENS. Apr. 16 (Renter). ----- suggested that the Germans The German army is being weht have overcome them.
in the centre as the result of the Situation In Abyssinia | successful bombing by the Reval They added, "talkin forces e Air Force of the bridge across now gradually concentrating in three the Vardar river at Vēles. Abyssinian areas, Dessie, Gundar
Greece
the
The story of how hell divin and Jimina. It is roughly estimated Brith bombers carried unt for that there are 10,000 falian troops hazardous task shows that the ex- and 12,000 native, troops la the pleit ranks with other epic attacks on Dessie district; 0.000 Italian and ratepe print; in this war su ag 9,000 natives in the Conder region tant on the bridge at fastricht on and 22,000 Italians
15,000 the Western Front.
In natives in the Jimma region,"
one respect difers from the Enemy pressure increasing in similar feats of cruism as all
with Beree Carmen British altinez returned safely. The attacks, but there are no grounds for British pilots knew when they took the statement issued from Anket for this night's raid that the bridas communication key the Germans had breken at Veles. was the through. Reports that the British in the centre of southern Serbin and
defended. were evneunting Greece
were no would be
Searchlights stabbed the sky and
strongly ridiculed. There is no confirmation that the Yuro-Slave late captured German anti-aircraft batteries hurled ves of explosives into the air when Durazzo and re-captured Shoplje.
the British planes arrived over the terret but not one attacking bomber
even scratched,
that
Libyan Campaign Halted CAIRO, AT. 16 (Remer).-The
One pilat ran the gauntlet four Libyan rituntion has been stationary | times before he was rotisfied that his for the last four days, necording to | bombs could by released with the well-infouned circles here.
I-greatest-effect. His stick of bombs
While patrol activity continues in struck the bridge and demolished t the Softem as on the Bryntian and a second stick tell on the adja- border there has been occasional | cent railway line while incendiary hard Ahting. Enemy Jorans run into bombs set fire to surrounding build- hundreds, il la stated, ·
ings. that the
There is no Indication
her British sircraft when they Nazis have increased the strength of arrived found the bridge already cut their forward units.
and promptly bombed Nazi armoured vehicles which had been brought to a standstill.
•
Important Developments
MOSCOW, Apr. 16 (Reuter 3.———
Colonel Popoff, the Soviet military ATTACKED FIFTH
expert, reviewing the situation in nuth Africa in the newspaper, "Red Star" expects rather important" de-i
ipment in the next few days.
He cites a "considerable Increase" the activity of the R.A.F. in North Afrienas un indication of coming
events. "The British Command is
COLUMNISTS
Publisher Murdered
H.M.S. Mohawk was torpedoed and sunk, but the majority of the crew were rescued.
The enemy's sunken ships were:
The Italian destroyer, Luca Ta∙igo.
Two 5,000-ton ships heavily dan with motor transport Two 3,000-ton vessels, probably transports
One 4,000-ton ammunition ship which blew up with a terrific explosion
The Italian destroyer Luca Tarigo of 1,628 tons and two smaller Italian destroyers, the names of which are as yet unknown.
Ceaseless Activity By Royal Air Force
Special to the "Telegraph":"
In addition to this operation, the Admiralty announces that cnemy operations on the Libyan coast are being constantly and successfully harassed with bom. bardments from our ships..
Enemy positions and transport columns on the escarpment road west of Sollum was bombarded with particularly satisfactory
result.
CAIRO, Apr. 16 (UP).-To-day's communique states that constant air activity over Cirennica yesterday resulted in damage
The El Gazala nerodrome west and confusion to enemy transport concentrations in the El Adem, Tobruk ad Bardia areas, while four Junkers 528 were destroyed of Tobruk was heavily bombard- at Capuzzo. The aerodromes at Danna, Monastir and El Adem ed from the sea and at least five
ground. were raided on Monday night where buildings and two planes enemy aircraft destroyed on the
were destroyed.
EAST AFRICA
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGA«PH" Prisoners Taken
CHICAGO, Apr. 18 (UP).—The
police are of the opinion that is In Addis Ababa
cult to say. It may be from the the murder . John Tobruk region, the Siwa Oasis Mersa Matruh,
KIEL RAIDED
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
Halian Consul here.
F. Arona,
deserters formed
Viceroy Negotiates
The Fleet Air Arm raided
Valona harbour Monday night BLITZ OVER
destroying two transport ships.
The communique continued: "In
Cirenaica, considerable damage and
BRITAIN
confusion was caused to enemy troops LONDON, Apr, 16 (Reuter).-Air
with the
Over
Coubless preparing a counter-blow, bitter attacks against Italian Fifth NAIROBI, Apr. 18 (Reuter)-A and motor transport concentrations at raid alarms sounded at an early hour Where the blow will come it is dif- Columnists may be responsible for ceaseless stream of Italian prisoners El Adem, Tobruk and Bardin yester in London to-night, and introduced continues to come in at Addis Ababa, day by constant dir netion on the part what shortly afterwards appeared to Innguage or publisher of the
Italian
were of the R.A.F. and the Australian Alr be one of the biggest raids on the newspaper "Lalkan
troops who wrs although
Several Force.
British metropolis for some time. shot dead by two assailants last night evacuated from the city.
Enemy planes began to drone their "The enemy was given very little way over London in waves im- while leaving a cinema with Miss complete battalions have been taken. Eleanor Herrmeyer, 17.
A communique issued here says I told the police that she was that the Italian native units are losing respite by our bombers whilch railed mediately after the sirens had died
She in Me Arona's office recently when numbers by desertion and in one case throughout the day, while fighter away.
A. A. guns hurled shells into the themselves into planes, which were patrolling, took
wide Brea LONDON, Apr. 18 (UP). A strong he received a telephone call threads which are now operating in- every opportunity to carry out ma-air over a
ghine gun attacks." force of British bembers ralded Kiel tening him with death if he co-dependently against the Italians.
heaviest Jacket of the year.
large last night. The attack is described tinued his articles attacking
Jone of the outer districts, a Ships Destroyed as "sustained and successful."
number of flares it up the streets CAIRO, Apr. 16 (Reuter)-li is
Ships were destroyed at Valona and and many planes were heard flying learned here in well-informed circles
6,000 much lower than in previous ralds. that the envey of the Duke of Aosta, included a merchant ship of
One German bomber was blown qui Viceroy of Abyssinia, has arrived at tons and an ammunition ship or 7,000
of the sky within a few minutes of General Cunningham's headquarters. tons.
the alert when flying at about 5,000 Wants to Negotiate
Last Monday night, bombers raided feet, CAIRO, Apr. 16 (UP). It is con- Veles, hitting a bridge over Vardar High explosive bombs fell in one firmed that the Duke of Aosta hus River and cutting enemy communien-London district soon after. sent an envoy to General Cunning-tions.
R.A.F. fighters soared to attack the hem's headquarters in the southern Abyssinion area, but it is not reveal- Enemy dive bombing attacks on Luftwaffe and machine-gun fire was ed what terms were sought or what Pireaus harbour yesterday resulted in heard as the enemy was engaged. was discussed. The Imperial army alight damage to R.A.F. property. Aghters phot down Ave s following up and clearing up the British Italian elements in and around Addis Junkers 888 and others were severely Ababa.
damaged.
In Pursuit Of Enemy In Abyssinian Hills
:
("Reuter's" Special Correspondent in Abyssinia)
the ADDIS ABABA, Apr. 16 (Reuter).-General Pesanti, Italian Divisional Commander, whose capture is announced to- day, was overtaken by the Imperial forces when he was plodding along on a mule between a remote village and Addis Ababa.
Ho is now occupying the bed-Mussolini Pass, 100 miles from Addis room of General Santini who has Ababa on the Dessie road; in the heart of the Arussia mountains enst
been removed to an unknown of the Abyssinian lakes; and on the destination,
Ome river on the way to Jiminn
Abyssinian patriots ore increprise.
Another prianner is Colonel Rolle, *1eader of tho notorious Banda ly helping to disintegrate the Duke
(native levies) group. He.. with
of Aosta'n forces. They are showing
Boulogne Explosions
́SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" FOLKESTONE., Apr. 16 (UP).--
staff of 11 cmcers and 700 Banda restraint, however, and are permitt- were captured near the Awash rivering the Italians to reach the British Tout explosions from the vicinity of by two South African rublerts
Enes
mot
Heavy Results Feared
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Apr, 10 (UP)-Several northeast. English const towns were The enemy rakled the aerodromes heavily attacked last night by waves at Jannino resulting in some damage, of German bombers. It Is feared The enemy also raided Malta on Mon- that many casualties were caused iday night, but the only domingo was during the sudden and brief
at the Mental Home, where one person raids and there was considerable pro- was killed and nine injured,
perty damage.
Two British bombers are missing from the above operations.
Chungking Appointer
EIREAN BASES
TERRORISM
biltz
LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter).-The battle in western
Macedonia which began the day before yesterday is now in full progress, says the Athens radio to-night. The announcer adds that the Greek army has inflicted serious losses on the Germans.
After their slight push west- wards on Monday, the Germans attempted to make further pro- gress yesterday and brought very considerable forces into. play, supported by German air craft.
in
co- army German
GERMANS LOSING STUKAS
R.A.F. Successes In Greece
"REUTER'S" CORRESPONDENT
IN GREECE
The announcer quoted the Greek! Pess and a Ministry bulletin which said, "All the ordered movements of our forces in taking up their new nsitions were effected without loss. The
British Imperial forces operating with the Greek succeeded
repulsing mechanised columns at many points, and inflicted considerable damage on the enemy. Despite their tremendous elforts, the Germans have not yet beer able at any point to pierce the
ATHENS, Apr, 16 (Reutër). w reek line of resistance.
-British pilots are fighting here Good Grounds For Hope
with fearless ferocity against "While the
on the situation
Goering's Luftwaffe. In the northern Greek front is stili serious,
On short time since the Germans There are good grounds for hope. the Albanian front the Greeks have started their latest aggression repulsed loent Itallan attacks and in the Balkans, one R.A.F. have inflicted heavy losses on the
squadron alone has brought enemy.
"The R.A.F. again distinguished down 100 German planes. One themselves by playing havoc with young British pilot has bagged German columes on the march, and five German aircraft in the last
three days.
heavily buses."
atlacked! German
supply
British Commands
German sources that the Allied line
Break Through Doubt
The salient fact in the present LONDON, Apr. 16 (Reuter). There is no confirmation from the air war over Greece is that the in Germans, are employing large Greek or Grecce of the rumour derived from fleets of dive bombers in attacks has been broken in the Mount on Imperial troops and harbours, Olympus region and that the plain but many of the bombs are fall- of Larissa in consequence has been ing harmlessly on mountain id open to the German advance, sides or in the sea, for no air- TURN-to-Back-Pago, Column 3 craft can possibly concentrate on bomb alming when speedy Bri- tish Hawker-Hurricane fighters are on its tail.
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The result of all these air battle has been a considerable depletion of Germuni dive bombers.
Royal Navy Repairs In
U. S. Yards
WASHINGTON, Apr. 16 (Reuter), -British warships brought to the United States for repairs are given priority over everything else in the Navy yards, declared Colonel Frank Knox, Secretory for the Navy, to n. Press conference to-day. This would inevitably affect the Navy's own shin-buliding programme, but he hoped that the two-ncean navy would. | not be delayed as a result,
British
Col Knox cald that the battleship Malaya, which recently arrived New York, was only the first of a large number of vessels ex- pected to enter the United Stater harbours for repairs.
While saying that it would be im- proper to discuss the possibility of the United States Navy 'convoying forces to Greenland, Col Knox hinted that the Navy had such plung in mind by declaring "every well-run navy tries to have plans for every
this Is such contingency, and contingency."
Belfast Pounded In Luftwaffe Attack
Special to the "Telegraph”.
of
| Nulpiana were heard by observers on
BELFAST, Apr. 16 (UP)—The: Ministry of Public Security A Colonel of a Transvant Regiment the southeast coast early this evan.
Object Of S'hai Attack and the R.A.F. headquarters issued a joint communique to-day (one the grandson of General Botha)
Two terribly heavy explo- an army of 10,000 patriots head-15, and 17 men.
WASHINGTON) Apr. 10 (Reuter), ed by six-foot three inches Ransions shook the English alde of the
---Mr Cordell Hull, Secretary of SHANGHAI, Apr. 17 (Reuter).stating, "Belfast bore the brunt of an indiscriminate enemy air Two enemy bodica 000 strong op Guransu.
Channel.
State, Indiested to-day that the Two Chinese policemen and one attack which was carried out against northern Ireland overnight. proaching to surrender from apposita
"Dover Continued Ras Guassu informed him that the
"Shortly after the alarm; sounded, ing numerous casunities, & many directions opened fire on cach other. South African flank was threatened
DOVER. Anr. 18 (P)-German United States Government had no In-Chinese guard were injured when a
was thrown at
Other bombe damaged. Industrial killed before the South by two Italian (Six, were
battalions,
and commercial premlarga African, Regiment; Intervened and Colonel thereupon sent them from the French const need tention of paring Ele to grant navel hand gregado Feng Broek, be the high explosives and incendiary bombs which; it is feared, will prove fatal. took them prisoners..
the Italling threatening to attack brilliant sunthing this afternoon for He said that contrary to the Judge of Chungking's Second Kiangsu were dropped at random over the The guard opened are but without A considerable number, fell in the The British columns are now at with "my big guns and tanks and esteet ten. In vera fortnight and various rumours, there had been no High Court, this morning.
residential and shopping areas caus-150 movere.” The heels of the retreating Italians in with Curasu. The Italians melted continues, firing for a half hour: So discussion, much less negotiation, on
sectors, namely the away overnight,
Star, no damage has been reported the question with Eire officials here, result, three main
city,
*"In other arcos of northern Ireland, the intensity, of the attacks was not