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WHITEAWAY'S
MR CHURCHILL ANSWERS HIS Nasty Shock For Nazis
CRITICS:
STINGING
RETORT
Receives Overwhelming Vote Of Confidence
MR WINSTON CHURCHILL YESTERDAY WOUND UP THE HOUSE OF COMMONS DEBATE ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR WITH A CHARACTERISTICALLY BRILLIANT ORATION, AT THE END OF WHICH HE ASKED FOR A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE AND WAS ACCORDED IT WITH AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY.
THE PREMIER MADE Stinging replies TO THE CRITIcisms of both Mr Lloyd George and mr HORE-BELISHA, DESCRIBING mr lloyd George's CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEBATE AS A SPEECH "WHICH I THINK THE ILLUSTRIOUS MARSHAL PETAIN MIGHT WELL HAVE ENLIVENED THE DAYS OF M. REYNAUD'S
CABINET."
SAD AND SQUALID. TALE OF VICHY
IRAQIS ON THE RETREAT
Suffer Heavy Casualties
Special to the "Telegraph"
CAIRO, May 7 (UP).—To-day's General Headquarters com- munique states: "In Iraq yesterday British troops operating from Habbanlyah drove the enemy from positions on the plateau over- looking the cantonment. In this successful action the enemy suffered heavy losses whereas our casualties were slight.
British Success
At Tobruk
LONDON, May 7 (Reuter),-Continuing his statement in the House of Commons to-day in the debate on the war situation, Mr Winston Churchill said:
"It would be possible to dilate at length upon the sad and squafid tale of what is going on in Vichy, but I really do not think that we should profit ourselves well if we tarried long on that painful spectacle."
Mr Churchill thanked Mr Lloyd George for the great restraint with which he spoke about a country whose relations are so highly valued by us and whose part to play in this great world conflict is of the greatest importance (Cheers).
"There are two points on which I can relieve his feelings and anxieties about "The R.A.F. rendered con- Turkey. The first is about the vessels which carried the German troops through the tinuous, close support during the - attack, bombing and machine- Dardanelles to take the Greek islands. They had no right to stop them."
gunning the Iraqis frequently, and keeping them on the move during their withdrawal towards Falluj.
"In the Basta area, the situation continues to be quiet and unchanged.
"At Tabrak during the night of May 5-8 our troops successfully attacked the forward enemy posis in- Aicting casualties and taking prisoners. During yesterday,
com-
Enemy Posts Attacked munications and observation were
prisoners.
clearing the plateau. "Heavy
Deportable Aliens In America
Nazi Sailors Held
Mr Churchill then rend the Article of the Convention deal- ing with the Straits and added, with reference to the merchant- men: "I believe that one of them might have been used in the occupation of the island but there were olhe vessels in the possession; of the Germans and Italians which could have equally been used for that purpuse. This matter is a ques- tion of interpretation of the Treaty and
18 # matter for Turkey."
Mr Churchill referred to the re- mark by Mr. Lloyd George about the agreement between Turkey and Iraq and said that Mr Lloyd George was evidently referring to Iron. "I am happy to be able to relieve Mr Lloyd George's anxiety. It appears that the arrangement Is between Turkey and Persia and
to
force from April, 1941.
When the R.A.F. went to bomb a fleet of Nazi sub- chasers in hiding up against some warehouses on the Bergen .waterfront, the planes also set fire to the warehouses which containal large quantities of cod-liver oil already seized by the Nazis. Thanks to the R.A.F. this oil never reached Germany.
Observers Believe Russia May
Join the Axis Powers
Special to the "Telegraph"
NEW YORK, May 7 (Domei).—Wide speculation has been aroused in political
Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Government. Many observers believe circles here by the report that M. Josef Stalin has become the Chairman of the
that-M-Stalin's appointment-may-foreshadow-an-important-volt-face-in-Russia's foreign policy, pointing out that the Soviet Union is no longer able to remain neutral as before in the face of the European war rapidy spreading to the Near and Middle
East.
made dimeult by a severe sandstorm CAIRO, May 7 (Reuter) and further detalls are lacking. British troops successfully at- Driven From Positions
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" tacked forward posts around: An R.A.F. communique states that Tobruk on Monday night, says a the Iraqis were driven further from WASHINGTON, May 7 communique.
inflicted their positions on the high ground (Domei).-Mr Robert Jackson, They casualties and took a number of day morning while the British were that 6,000 deportable aliens are which we knew all about and which
relates to measures covering the road to Falluj yester-Attorney General, pointing out strengthen the Turco-Persian border casualties were Jaflicted on the free in the United States, was prepared for some mend put
TURN to Back Pago, Column 3 alien scamen visiting United | Iraqis who withdrew towards Fallu tightened the restrictions on
States ports a few hours after ordering the arrest of 160 Nazi sailors on immigration charges.
ful in a period of what he himself Under the old rule, alien seamen has called discouragement and dis- are allowed to remain on shore 60heartenment. It is not the sort of dinys and leave on any vessel. How-speech one would have expected from ever, the new rule limits the shore a great war leader of former days leave for alien seamen to the period who was necustomed to brush aside SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
of their ships' stay in a United States
und
Panama Canal
To Stay Open
Not Helpful Speech
George's speech is particularly help- 'I do not think that Mr. Lloyd
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UP).\port but it is not expected to exceed distanseney and push omvard to
#
Linking the appointment with
U. S. Move To the reports of the recent con- Seize 100
goal. It is a speech with Axis Ships
Nazis Lose
Seven More
centration of Russian troops along the southwestern border, these observers predict that M. Stalin is contemplating a certain novel policy. Some observers [even predict that Russia will actually join the Axis Powers. It was recently reported that Red tive rapprochement with Ger- Army leaders suggested a posi- Dog-Fights Over The
English Coast
After failing last week-to take Tobruk by assault, enemy pres- sure appears to be easing, it is learned here, Dive-bombing which reached a climax between May 1 and 3 has now slackened. The enemy are trying to hold a shallow dent in the south-west corner of. Tobruk. They are in an uncom- fortable position, frequently counter-
the British forces attacked by often shelled.
Both sides are suffering from theIn response to queries regard- 30 days.
which I think the Illustrious.Marslınl stling sandstorm which a blowing all along the coast and again madeing rumours that the Panama The law also compels seamen to Pelain might well have enlivened the communication and observation, dim-Canal will be closed, the War prove bona fide membership of the days of M. Reynaud's Cabinet cult on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UP). Department today announced visaed crew, have passports bearing (Laughter).
fingerprints and have registered as that it plans to keep the Canal aliens within a year of the inspection he struck, namely, that he made it a vote of 266 to 120, a Bill em- I am grateful to him for one note-The House to-day approved by clear we should close our debate by a powering the President to take voto of confidence. Because of the kind of speech that we heard from over more than 100 merchant him, I think the Government was ships owned by Germany and Russian socialist, said that M. Stalin's LONDON, May 7 (Router) right to put down a vote of con- Italy and the conquered nations. new appointment has put into form The number of enemy aircraft Adence; after our reverses and dis- The Bill was sent to the what has in effect prevailed for many destroyed in daylight to-day was TURN to Paga 5, Column One Senate. It provides that com- years,
pensation for many of the ves
He also agreed that in view of the brought up to soven when R.A.F. current international situation fighters shot down a bomber off sels be applied to the war debts. would herald further Russian rap the north-east coast this even-
prochement with Germany and posing.
In
·‘In Sollum Arca
open to commercial traffic inde the Sollum area, British mechanised forces continue vigorous finitely, and that no orders re- patrolling activities. British garding closing it had been
A mobile unit which swept round be-issued, hind Bardia and Capuzzo on May 3
The State Department said they
and 4 hoa caused the Germans 10 had not heard of such rumours. The
of their ship.
DARDANELLES
send patrols into the desert far south Secretary of the Navy, Colonel Frank No Violation By
of Sollum to prevent a repetition of Knox, said it was "more back-stairs the exploit,
gossip."
The Germans are being supplied to It is recalled that similar reports some extent by Junkers-32 troop- which were frequently circulated In carrying planes but many of these the past proved to be erroneous In have already been destroyed by the view of the narounced defence policy R.A.F. and their journeys are be- of keeping, the Cunal open. coming hazardous na reinforcements
German Forces
LONDON, May 7 (Reuter)---- The question of the Dardanelles so far has not led to any plications, said a semi-official
com-
EIREAN BUDGET
to the R.A.F. arrive in the Western Ares and explosions while on the German statement to-day, nor
previous night Calato aerodrome in hus, there been any change Highest In History
Desert.
The R.A.F. raided the aerodromes Rhodes wad successfully raided
of Benina, Derna, Gazala, Bardia and causing considerable damage and á Berva during Monday night, causing large fire.
Communications Between Syria and Turkey Cut
Special to the "Telegraph"
relating to the Montreux Con- vention,
It was added that Turkey had ad- hered rigidly to obligations and had: not allowed the passage of warships through the Straits or their use as a
naval base.
Of State
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
many.
Meanwhile, M. Kerensky, exiled
More Air Bases sible German-Russian joint military WASHINGTON, May 7 (UP)ations in the Near and Middle The House Naval Affairs Committee He also surmised that Russia's to-day approved an authorisation bill participation in the war on the Nazi for eleven major naval lighter-than-side is drawing near and in such a alr aircraft bater and auxiliary { eventuality Russia will come into facilities, totalling $57,750,000.
Iran and Turkey.
Senators Declare
Is Heading for
Special to the “Telegraph"
U.S.
Warplanes
There was considerable enemy activity off the south-east const to-day and in a series of dog- tights, British fighters shot down six enemy fighters and severely, damaged a number of athers.
One Spitfire squadron got four of them in three different fights off the Kentish coast. Two British fighters. are missing.
During daylight yesterday, four. enemy fighters were destroyed-two by our fighters and two by A.A, fire, Five British fighters are missing from yesterday's operations, but three pilots are safe.
War
West Town LONDON, May 7 (Reuter)Geri man raiders were reported over widespread parts of Britain after dark to-night, including a West Eng
and town..
DUBLIN, May 7 (Reuter),- Introducing Eire's £40,620,000 Budget in the Dall to-day, the Finance Minister sald he pro- Invenu In Ankara
posed to raise income tax from LONDON, May 7 (Reuter)-Preal-6s. 6d. to 78. Gd, in the pound. dent Inoenu of Turkey has returned to
The 'gap between revenuó and ex- Ankara from a tour of the Western Provinces, says an Ankara dispatch penditure was £7,765,000 and there quoted by the German news agency.was no chance of bridging it by
WASHINGTON, May 7. (UP)--The convoy issue again ex-, normal means. ISTANBUL, May 7 (UP).—Telephone and telegraphic com-
IIe also announced a tax of 50 par
ploded in Congress to-day as a war jittery capital awaited the munications between Turkey and Syria have been cut off for the
cent. on profits from September 1,
President's next step In the "Battle of the Atlantic." pant two days.
Palestine Clash? •
Lending Dollars 1030, and an increased duty of 6s. Ed.
Non interventionists struck roll call and put every Senator on Travellers from Syria report
per-pound on tobacco and double ROME, May 7 (UP)-A Stefani To Britain duty on matches,
furiously in the meantime at record," that there is heavy unrest |
"I measure my
words when I sny Also, there would be increased duty Secretary Stimson's speech and among the Arabs since the start News Agency report from Teheran quotes a Palestine dispatch that
on imported newspapers and all in- were especially indignant over that the vote will be a war vote."
As the House approved the Bill of the British-Iraq conflict and communications between north and
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UP)—ternal newspapers would be laxed, the fact that the President unne it gives the President power to re-
Merseyside Raid that a number of students have south Palestine were seriously men-
The House Banking and Currency Other increases were on postage tioned it.
quisition and pay for under the Lond
LONDON, May 7 (UP)-Mersey- boon, arrested and wounded for need after the clash between rebels Conmiltee to-day approved a Bill to rates for lettera
and post-cards and forestall distress in the liquidation on petrol and elder, But there was no Senator Gerald Nye declared that and Lease Bill all foreign owned alde was bombed for the seventh con allegedly instigating and leading and British troops."
of British holdings by lending dollars Increase in beer and spirit duties and Col Stimson's address was "just part vessels now tied up in American secutive night. The raiders were not numerous and were met; with heavy riots.
assets.
no purchase tax. of a blitzkrieg to move the people porte
gunfire. According to the same sources, the the Iraq Consul General af Istanbul
He may use those ships either høre sum for supply services and into convoys and war tudents are of the opinion that has issued an appeal to Araba and Government authority to acquire the central fund to be met he es- Anti-convoyltes headed by Senator or make them available to other France no longer has the right to Mostems to unite in a holy war control of British assets in Latin Emated at 40,020,000, which is the Charles Tobey will centre their next countries.
A floating mine was reported in ↑ govern Syria in so far as France has against the British for independence America if necessary which Mr highest in the history of the state. struggle to an attempt to write an ⠀⠀ The only amendment the Hquae aç: lat. 22 degrees 101⁄2' north, long;:1154 left the League of Nations and there and liberty in the Arab world. The Jesse Jones, head of the Export Im-When the capital uma had been anti-convoy ban Into the ships bill cepted was one which would credit degrees 05 cast (approx) twe tille fore, hns, no right to maintain the appeal was signed by nineteen pre- port) Binke, estimatedsidabo, 14,000 & ded ted, "the "net" sapenditure war which the House passed. Senator to the war debts owed to the United 505W from Ha Mel Trul mandate.
minent "Moslem scientistes
Tobey said that he would unk for * | States, the amount paid for the ships, (island) at dinar, yesterday, do 1000,000
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
A dispatch from Ankara states that experts said that it would give the
The
It is learned that during daylight to-day, a total of eight German planes were destroyed.