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WONDERFUL
ACHIEVEMENT
OF
B.E.F. RETREAT FROM GREECE
LONDON, APR. 30 (REUTER).—THE EVACUATION OF AT LEAST THREE-QUARTERS OF THE BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE, THOUGH HEAVY EQUIPMENT WAS LEFT BEHIND, WAS DISCLOSED BY MR WINSTON CHURCHILL IN REPLYING TO QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO-DAY.
The Prime Minister declared: "Up to the Soviet
moment when evacuation was seen to be inevit-Į able, we had landed about 60,000 men in Crocco,
including one New Zealand and one Australian division. Of these, at least 45,000 have been ovacuated. (Choors)
Affect
Transit Ban Does Not
Materials For China
Special to the “Telegraph”
•
WASHINGTON, Apr. 30 (UP).——Responsible quarters here understand that the Soviet regulations against transit of war supplies do not affect Soviet shipments of defence materials to China. All such shipments have recently gone directly overland into China territory. Moreover, they consist of materials manu- factured and produced entirely within the Soviet Union; there- question is involved of the trans shipment of con- foreign supplies.
"Considering that our air force was, through the superiority of the enemy force, compelled to leave airfields from which it could alone effectively cover the retreat of the troops and that only a small portion would be used to cover the points of embarkation, this must be sidered remarkable.”
Retreat
Advised:
By Greeks
Greeks marching columns who, besides
to the British Government was read by Mr Anthony Eden, the
force, no
M.P.'s Plan Helpful Debate
QUISLING PREMIER OF GREECE
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter)~~ General Tsolaklgiu, who has been induced to set up a Quisling Govern- ment in Athens by the German invaders, was more of a courtier than a soldier and owes his military. promotion to the assiduous cultiva- tion of relations with the Greek Royal Family, writes "Reuter's" Diplomatic Correspondent.
This fact makes his acceptance of office and his criticism of King George of Greece the more TeproTM hensible.
He has no serious following and the fact that the Germans have not been able to secure anybody of the first rank is on Indication continued resistanco of feeling.
の
popular
It is learnt that the British Minister in Athens has safely arrived in Crete and is in contact with the legitimate Greek Government.
Curious Story
Germany's latest Quisling, General
On War Situation lakigu, bas had a curious army
(BY "REUTER'S" PARLIAMENTARY
CORRESPONDENT)
the Balkon
Authoritativo circles recalled. "The conduct. of the troops, that prior to the outbreak of the especially the rearguard in fight-European war, the Russians ing their way so many miles to shipped from the Black Seà via the sea, merits the highest the Red Sen to Rangoon, con- praise. It is the first instance siderable quantities of materials where air bombing, prolonged for China, but this traffie ceased, day after day, has failed to as far as is known here, upon break the discipline and order of the outbreak of war.
It is understood that Russia never)
career. Ho served in of being thus assailed from the air, shipped any sizeable amounts
materials via Vladivostok,
operations of
without LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter). three Gerinnu armoured divisions as here understand that there has been
were pursued by no
1912-13 less than
listinction hut was out of the army Both Chinese and Russian circle The Greek Government letter well as the whole strength of the no change in relations as far as sup-debate on the war situation is likely and served as Chief of Staff of the to 1920. Then when the from 1916 LONDON, Apr. 30. The two-day monarchy was restored, he rejoined Germon mechanised forces which plies are concerned since the signing to be devoted far more to the urgent Fourth Greek Division in Asia Minor. could be brought to bear.
agreement. of Commons.
"In the actual fighting, principally
Neat Trick
at home than to any post mortem on retreat and returned to Athens where Jon Mount Olympus, round, Grevena p
the Government's decision It was as follows: "The Greek and at Thermopylae, about 3,000
to help he reported that his divisional com- LONDON, Apr. 39 (UP),-Com- Greece.
General Dimaras, had mander,
died Government, while expressing to the casualties, killed and wounded, our Hussia's ban on the transit of war Sunday had a good effect on public
petent observers to-day described The Prime Minister's broadcast on and that he had attended the burial. British Government and gallant Im-reported to have been suffered by our materials as the "neatest trick of opinion and this has been reflected in went into mourning but three months The family of General Dimaras perial troops their gratitude for the troops. This was a very small
part aid to Greece in the defence against of the losses inflicted on the Germans the week." They believed that Ger- the attitude of those who last week later, it turned out that the whole ars unjust aggressor, are obliged to who, on several occasions, sometimes many made at least informal re- were critical of Government's action, story was untrue and that General make the following statement. for two days at a time, were brought monstrances to Moscow following the Attention is being directed to the Dimaras was a prisoner of the
the Turks. "After conducting victorious to a standstill by forces one-fifth of news last week that the Soviets had home front and its defects. The General Tsolakiglu left the army in struggle against strongly superior their number. Nor does it take any agreed to the transit of armaments Minister of Supply to-day gave
a disgrace but was restored in 1927 as enemy forces for more than six account of the German losses incurred from
from Sweden to months, the Greek Army has now in their assaults upon the Greek and M.
result of political influence. regarding the a not only production of heavy tanks, but this Associated with many petty politi- reached a stage of exhaustion and Yugo-Slav
complied with the German wishes only one item in many that are re-cal intrigues, he is practically un- Onds feel completely deprived of
"dare armies.
say I will be possible to but went much further and prohibiL-
quired 10 Wage
war known in Greece where he enjoys certain resources indispensable for give a fuller account in the debate ed the transit of all munitions, there against the armoured might of the very little consideration. the pursuit of the war like munitions, next week, but I think that I have by striking an unexpected ble to a enemy. motorised vehicles and aeroplanes said enough to show that painful as ar more important armaments trafic resources with which it was n-are our losses, we have much to be that between Germany and Japan. Question of Labour adequately supplied from the out-thankful for and that the Empire
Tokyo Surprised
There is also the question of labour. break of hostilities.
forces have much to be proud of," (Loud Cheers).
TOKYO, Apr. 30 (Reuter).While Critics claim that little has been done No Chance of Success
When asked whether that meant received, competent authorities
official information has not yet been with the compulsory powers which "This state of things makes it im-that 45,000 had successfully reached
the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest possible for the Greeks to continue their bases, Mr Churchill, replied: "mildly astonished at the Soviet decree Bevin, announced some time ago. drastic the struggle with any chance of believe that is so. Indeed, I thinkunning the transit of war materials. Some members success and deprives them of all hope that I am well within the figure."*" However, it is said that economic action regarding mobliisation of in- of being able to lend assistance to Replying to another query, the negotiations with the Soviet are condustry and labour for the war effort. their vallant ally in view of the im-Prime Minister said that heavy equipuing although it is believed that
not concerned with portance of the British contingents,ment could not of course be removed, they are in view of the aviation at their dis-but the Germans are not short of materials. posal, and in view of the extent of heavy equipment. the front heroically defended by them.
Foreign Secretary, in the House Front Line Casualties of the Russo-Japanese non-aggression question of increasing the war effort He abandoned his unit during the
Still Resisting LONDON, Apr. 30
M. Stallnurkey
"The Imperial, forces absolutely Three divisions of British and Greek affected: reed the assistance of the Greek troops are still resisting in the Pelo- Army, withoul which they could not ponnessus, according to the Turin prolong their own resistance for more newspaper, "Stampa."
than a few days.
•
Useless Bloodshed
*
The paper says that they occupy
a line running across the centre of the peninsula from Aguilinizza on the Ionian Sea to Arcos, north of Nauplic, and possess as embarkation ports only Nauplie and Malamata.
Planes As Escort
ог
arc
war
War Holidays Advocated
satisfactory answer
a successful
urge more
Byrd On Value Of Antarctic
***
Some responsible people are urging 11 rodicul change in the government
SPECIAL TO THE "TELÉGRAPH machinery. which, they feel, is not It is pointed out that the Soviet best fitted
WASHINGTON, Apr. 30 (Domel), to get the maximum war decree mentions certain
exceptions effort.
They suggest a reorganisation Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, famed by special authorisation trade to ensure effective compliance with explorer, told the House Appropriu- tions Committee that in the event of (Reuter),greements. Japan is probably un- decisions of the executive.
the destruction of the Panama Canal Sparing No Effort
the United States might be forced to Members want the war effort ex- establish at least part-time hases in tended in the greatest possible way the northernmost portion of Palmer- and will spare no effort to achieve land in the Antarctic. this, knowing that they have the He said that under such circums- "In these conditions, continuation
whole-hearted support of the country.tances, the Antarctic had positive of the struggle while incapable of
co-operation with the lead- Closer ing Empire statesmen will certainly strategic value to the United States producing a useful effect would have
and would apparently help keep Government Statement
that it is realised that co other result than to bring about
be urgent though
and the collapse of the Greek Army and
LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter), such a direct co-operation in London communications between the Atlantic the Pacific. Rear-Admiral Byrd bloodshed useless to the Allied
CAIRO, Apr.-30-(UP) Indicating-An official Government state to the more exacting call on their some day be valuable to the United is not as cusy its in the lust war owing asserted that Little America-might lied cause that British planes are escorting the are vbliged to state that further ships which are evacuating the EE.Fent on summer holidays says own Ministers by all the Dominions. States defence because plants could Consequently the
Government sacrifice of the British Expeditionary states that convoy patrols" have that for the purposes of effici- from Greece, to-day's cominunique that Government takes the views Force will be in vain and its with- town over certain areas in the Mediency in war production and in drawal in time seems to be rendered terranean where "enemy aircraft at other essential business, the necessary by circumstances and by tacks have been repentedly repulsed. interests common to the struggle.
The Labour member, Mr Philip Nuel-Baker, usked Mr Eden to convey to the Greck Preinier Britain's deep
gratitude for the e magnificent courage
and endurance which the Greek Army
has shown and for their loyalty as Allies. (Loud Cheers).
have achieved."
IMPERIAL WAR
CABINET
customary summer holiday, not exceeding one week, should in General be taken this year.
The
Support For Bomber Fund
reach Australla via Little Americn.
Advertising On Road Chinese Are Fined
loon Magistracy this morning when four summonses were heard by Mr H. C. Macnamara,
In some firms, it may be betler Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Including a second donation from the from the viewpoint of efficiency to who have subscribed $5,000, a subscrip close down for a holiday period If ton of $1,100 from members of the Nether-
The disclosure that the Police have LONDON. Apr. 30 (Reuter)--The advantage can be taken to overhaul from the Fathery of the French Mission recently been going around obliterat
lands community, and a third donation Mr Eden concurred and added: "Daily Telegraph" regards the Im- the puntement says that holidays 337.54 was reached yesterday 21 Post, ion road cuttings was made at Kow- "The whole House feels that no perlai War Cabinet idea as-impractic-
who have sent $1,000, a total of $1,692,-Ing the advertisement signs puinted
by the Wor tribute can be too high for what they able on the ground that such a body should spread over the period from Fund Inaugurated by
cannot remain long together and May to October.
Lid. The following are the donations: Mackintosh's Matchbox (April) points out that Mr Lloyd George as-
Subject to
unforeseen circum- "Retaliates 257%" (third "donation) sembled one in 1917 which sat for stances, the Whit Monday holiday in Anonymous .... the first time on March 20 and the England and Wales will not be can-Spring Pup"
"Police Sergeant" last time on May 2.
Sick Berth Staff RN. Hospital "Odd Cent Box" (second dona- tion ..... Hongkong Rope Manufacturing
Co., Ltd. (second donation) 6,000 The Committee and Staff of ZBW broadenste in the French Lan-
SUPPORT
THE BOMBER FUND
"Total to date:
-$1,862.337.44
Remitted to London!"
£114,889.19.68.
SEEKS NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT
MELBOURNE, Apr. 30 (Reuter)
A move for a National Government
was taken to-day when Mr A. W. Fadden, the Austraitan Acting Prime
celled nor the Victoria Day holiday in Scotland, though It will be necessary for people engaged on special urgent production to work on those days.
Hitler Must Doubt Hollandsche Club (collected at tif-
Says Mr Menzies
LONDON,
Apr. 30 (Reuter),—
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fin in celebration of the birthday of Her Royal žilahness Princess Juliana)
Mr H. Lane, Yuenkang (ente of
cuff-links).............
Minion (third donation)
60
20
50.60
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4.01
300
1,150
NO
...... LOOG
20.
10
Defendants wer
were Chan Fuk-shing
of No. 140 Yee Kok Street, first floor, Lam
Fong of 311 Queen's Rood, ground floor, and Tai Shing of No. 300 Prince Edward Road.
Chan, Lam and Tai were sum- moned for defacing the road cutting at Gascoigne Road near a tunnel shelter on
April 0 by painting advertisements
there.
Chan
and Lam's advertisements were for Chinese medicine and Tai's were for ΤΑΙ was additionally sun- In connection with a painted udvertisement at Waterloo Road nesi Argyle Street.
Sergeant Alexander said that 25 warnings had been issued prior to these summonses being taken out and 25he Police had had to obliterate the made by this form of advor-
Labour Party caucus has considered people of Great Britam, the phrase Miss 5. M. Swift
| Minister, decided to confer with the "Hitler would say I shall never win Reverend Fathers of the French
Labour Leader, Mr John Curtin, and this way if he could see the bombed Me & Mrs T. Knox make a formal offer to the Labour towns, cities and villages of this The following monthly donations were Party of portfolios in a National country," said the Australian Prime Mtr C. Austin
also received yesterday: Ministry.
Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, payng Mrs E. J. Grant No reply is expected before the tribute to "all types and
classes of Mr R. C. Jones
Mr W. Hewitt .... Mrs M. 8. Fortescuo the proposal.
Germany had invented "tota! war" meaning war on women Are Annie Sharp
Mr Stuart Longheld and children, old men
and
undefend-
W. HE, C. od citizens.
Mr E Bertin Total war for us means war on Mr.E. AR. Newton
Mm G. M. Sinetale everyone who speaks the British Mr F, F. Duckworth tongue all over the world and when
No Industrial
Unrest In
Australia
MELBOURNE, Apr. 30 (Reuter)
D. W. O. F.
14 100
t. No heed was paid to warn- 40ings.
Toi lived in.a 'big house" and 500 had a good business and could well 10 afford to advertise in the newspapers.
10
He had been previously warned.
Chan and Lam wore each i fined
our enemy has discovered that he is The British War Organisation Fund $10 and Tal. $30 on the two sum- dealing with one solid resolute marshowing all 394, rolls Nu-flesive ban-monsca,
acknowledge with grateful thanks the fol-
of the people of our race, wherever dages valus $311, from Mir Hon Yan-lain. There is no industrial unrest in Aur- they may live, I venture to belleve Compradore. Menara Douglas Steamship trolls, according to a cable from the that he will begin to get doubts which Company; and 364 rolls-Nu-Hesive ban- Australian Trades Union Council to will grow into fear, and fears which of Messrs Sie Wal & Company,
dages, valus, $211, from Mr Lam Chi-fung, Sir Walter Citrine, General Steretary will grow into defeat,"
of the British Trades Union Council.
The cable assures British Trade
that. there
are
serious indus-
Irial disturbances are untrue. and
libel
A
on Australian "workers who
are determined to destroy. the forces
of oppression A
The message supports the earlier
Another Shanghai Killing SHANGHAI, Apr. 30 (UP)
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH**
Gibraltar Ready. For Attack
VICHY, Apr. 30 (Reuter)-Troop- ships, escorted by, ; two, destroyers,
RAN BLOCKADE
RIO DE JANEIRO, Apt. 30 (Reu- ter).The German: freighter. Natal, which arrived at Santos from-Ham- burg, carried, 2,592 tons. of enrgo, consisting largely of in machinery, and acroplane parts sta
More Enemy Territory LONDON, Apr. 30 (Reuter)
arrived at Gibraltar and salled again, earller gunman to-night shot and killed Mr according to an Algeciras dispatch. statement by ME-Holt the Minister Chu Tsu-tung, General Manager of A sham air attack was made on Greece, except Crete, is to be re- of Labour and National Service, who the American registered Hwa Mel Gibraltar last night when planes cabled to Mrir. G. 14dazles, the Aus-Wan Pao" or "China Dally Amterfern dropped sandbags,representing garded as enemy sccupied territory: tralion Prime Minister In Lerdon News, while he was walking along bomba, maga
for the purposes of the Trading with describing as utterly false enemy Peking Reid, ons hullet entering his To-night long-range fring practice the Enemy "Act and of blockade,” en- proðsgándu alleging Industrialsimrest chest and the other his head. The is being carried out on the northern ❘nounced the Board of Trade,und, thỏ In-Australia
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