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Hongkong Telegraph.
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"No. 10450 五拜望號六十月五英港香
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1941.
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GERMANS LANDING PLANES AT Beirut, Latest Nazi Objective
THREE SYRIAN AERODROMES
Two Axis Missions Reported In Baghdad
ANFANA
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DAMASZUR
IRAQ
ARABIA
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Strategic railways connecting Syria with Turkey:
ENEMY CONVOY SET ABLAZE
British Bombing Attack
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).--British bombers this afternoon attacked an escorted convoy off the Frisian Islands, bombing three supply ships of 2,000, 4,000 and 5,000 tons respectively. These were left, burning.
Diplomatic Pressure On Turkey
Von Papen's Mission
ANKARA, May 16 (Reuter). It is generally believed that Herr von Papen, the German envoy, in addition to delivering Hitler's. "friendly
CAIRO, May 15 (Reuter) number of German planes with disguised markings have landed at three Syrian acrodromes, apparently en route to Iraq, it is reliably learned here.
The presence at Beirut of a high German personago, who is engaged in conversations with the Italian Armistice Commission and the French authorities, is reported by a traveller who has arrived here from Syria.
· TWO AXIS MISSIONS ·
CAIRO, May 15 (Reuter).—It is reported here from private sources that a certain number of German air- craft were recently landed at Rajak airbase in Syria.
Other information received here is, that two Axis military missions arc now in Baghdad, where they arrived a few days ago in planes which flew over Sýrian lerritory.
The Italian mission consists af two Halian air generals myi their staff;
The German mission numbers 15. They arrived in two acro- pinnes:
R
Appeal From Iraq CAIRO, May 15 (Reuter)-It is officially announced that following an urgent appeal
All by Rhachid certain number of German alrcraft have arrived at Iraq, bringing pro for Axis specialists. pagandists, agitators and other simi
Britain To
Raid Nazi
Air Bases
In Syria
Assurance To Turkey
ANKARA, May 15 (UP).--Accord- Shortly afterwards,
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter). enemy the
ing to a communique issued to-day, fighters attacked the bombers. Papen presented President
Nazi Ambassador, Herr von An announcement that Bri- Inonu tain will take action against One of these fighters was shot with a personal letter from Hitler in German aircraft in Syria was down and one British aircraft is
the presence of Foreign Minister missing, says the Air Ministry, stated that
Sarajogtu, It is authoritatively made by Mr Anthony Eden, the the letter assured the Foreign Secretary, at question Aircraft of the Fighter Command President of the friendly to-day carried out several sweeps intentions at length.
German time in the House of Commons. over the Channel and Northern
to-day. France in the course of which several enemy aircraft were machine-gunded on the ground and one was shot down,
Ships were also machine-gunned from a low-level,
On these operations, one British plane was lost,
several and no
Nazi Raider Downed LONDON, There has been May 15 (Reuter),
some activity by enthy aircraft in the coastal areas to-day, says the Air Ministry, message when he saw the President, points, but little damage Bombs were dropped at particularly stressed German casualties were reported. friendliness towards Turkey-
One enemy bomber was shot down the line which it is understood by our fighters over this country to- be took at the Foreign Office the
day. previous day.
of
It is stated that Pipen, placed no denlands and asked nothing Turkey but stressed the friendly re- Intions between the two countries since they were allies in the last war, and he undoubtedly told the Turks that Germany was willing to trade on a larger scale.
False Security
In accordance with normal dip- lomatic procedure it is expected that the Turkish President will instruct
It is now known that an enemy aircraft was destroyed off the south cost last night,
......: Betrut, which is the port and chief military base for French,s} forces in Syria. has become a new Nast objective in Berlin's efforts to disrupt British Infigence in the Near East. Current reports say that German planes are landing at three' Byrlan aerodromes. This pleture shows, the port of Belrut, while winding in the foregromid Is the road autheast to Damascus. Beyond the crowded plaes, olives and vineyards, Iles Beirut. on the Mediterranean, reckoned to be
poor port.
Mr Bevin Describes Deputy Fuehrer
Hess as Murderer
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-The Minister of Labour. Mr Ernest Bevin, speaking in London to-day, said: "From my point of view, Hess is a murderer. feelings about Hess when I tell you that he was the man, who collected every index card of You can understand my every, Trade Union leader in Germany and social democrats, and when the time came they were either sent to concentration camps or were murdered.
Hitler's Possible Summer Programme
("Reuter's" Military Commentator)
'Dromes Taken Over
The Foreign Secretary de- clared that detailed information CAIRO, May 15 (UP)—It is un- officially but reliably reported that at the Government's disposal the aerodromes at Ryak and Aleppo showed that the French authori- : TURN to Back Page, Column 3ties in Syria are allowing Ger- man aircraft to uso Syrian aero- dromes as stage posts for the light to Iraq.
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).The flight of Rudolf Hess to The British Government consequently had Britain is undoubtedly an event of the first importance and will given full authority for action have definitely favourable reactions on Britain's war effort, but to be taken against these Ger-whatever may be the real cause of his light, it will have no man aircraft on Syrian aero-effect on events which are imme litely impending. dromes. (Loud cheers).'
SECRET SUPPLIES SESSION
French Responsibility
Hitler's plans for the coming campaign will not be altered or
delayed; on the contrary, the BRITISH WAR
· LONDON, May 15 (Reuter). Mr Exten continued: "The French flight of Heas is "likely to The House of Commons will Government cannot escape responsi- hasten their execution shortly hold a secret session to bility for this situation. Their action
for. Hitler may well feel the discuss the Ministry of Supply. under Germon orders in permitting Fighters' Success
The Back Bench Labour member, Armistice terms and is inconsistent something else to think about these flights is a clear breach of the necessity of giving Germany LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)-It is Mr Aneurin Bevan, in the House this with the undertakings given by the and to achieve a fresh triumph learned in London that two enemy afternoon asserted that there was French Government." aircraft were shot down by British much public anxiety on the matter
to hearten them. In reply to the Labour member, ghters to-day,
of supply, and asked whether this Mr Emmanuel Shinwell, who asked It is now known that one enemy would be allayed by a private ses- whether we could no longer place airernti was destroyed off the const ston. last night.
TURN to Back Page, Column 5
Destroyer Hit SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
the Turkish Ambassador to thank CAIRO, May 15 (UP)-A com-| Hiller for his message but even munique Issued by the RAF. Papen must realise that the Turks Wednesday stated that, the fleet als
sectirity with honeyed words and convoy which was southbound. on
Mr Churchill declared that the Government would have welcomed a
public session. He did not agree that Rescued From
there was so much anxiety and he hoped to show that great progress roolish than to give facts and figures was being made, but anything more
LOSSES
"I do not believe that Hitler · did-not-know-that-Hess was coming to England. For a good many years, I have had. to deal. with these totalitarian gentle. men and Communists, and I have seen this kind of stunt over and over again. I am not going to be deceived by any of them. Hess is not a man I would ever negotiate, with."
Duke of Hamilton LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).-The Duke of Humilton saw Rudolf Hers within 48 hours of his parachute des- cent in Scotland, It was revealed to- day.
The Duke was on duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome when, on official Instruc- tion, he few to Glasgow and met Hess in the presence of representa- lves of both the Intelligence Service and the Foreign Ofice. Afterwards the Duke returned to his duties.
Hess is stated to be in an isolated
is said to be improving rapidly. room with an officer in attendance and guards nearby. His condition
Plane On:Show LONDON, May 15 (Reuter). Rudolf Hess' plane le to be on show. don's "War Weapons Week," during
-Official
tion, Ilitler will invade Spain, with casualtios on the Western Front Withtr month, as I see the situa-Authentic figures of British LONDON, May 15 (Reuter),
or without France's consent, beslege Gibraltar and attempt to seize the and in Norway were given to- Atlantke ports of Spain and Portugal. day by a Government spokes-
There will be an attack on Turkey/man in the House of Commons.In Trafalgar Square as part of Lon- Desert Crash probably an invasion by air into France up to June, 1940, were kalf of the total subscribed by Bil coupled with an attack on Crete, and The total troops sent to which it is hoped to raise at least Syria. There will be a threat, with 437,000. Altogether 284,000 provincial towns.
To-morrow night, it, will be housed were left as prisoners of war. In one of London's most historic bulidings and on Saturday morning. The corresponding figures for it will head a procession of National Norway were 28,800 sent: Savings ears and mobile cinema vana 22,000 brought away; and 96 on "Constitution Hill." left us prisoners of war.
cannot be lulled into sense of falec arm made an attack on 桔物 enemy in detalls in public, which would go that they are continuing to take all the Mediterranean on the night to Lisbon and then to Germany, ho| Incident of Desert Warfare perhaps 80 Divisions which are stand- were brought away and 40,000;
the
pf
necessary
could not Imagine, measures 10 safeguard May 12, and hit an 8.000 ton mer- their independence
"We really must leave some work including
chant ship and a weeding out of any likely fifth TURN to Back Page, Column 4 added amid laughter.
destroyer. "The for the German Intelligence, columnists.,
Inetinu's Conversations LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)The Turkish President, General Incunu, gave an interview to the Iraqi Minis- fer of War and the Iraqi Minister at Ankara on Thursdiny, states the Ankurh radio.
In the afternoon the President Ind received the German Minister and the Greek Ambassador at. the Pre-. sidential palace.
MALTA RAID DAMAGE
LONDON, May 16 (Reuter). Ing ready, on Russia. he-Beside a wrecked plane stood If Hitler can possibly do it his a solitary figure while intensive forces in Libya will be reinforced fire from the fort of Rutbah and and the attack on Egypt pressed from an insurgent nest in the white the wars on Turkey and
Syria are under way. sand dunes, swept across the desert.
Focus On Vichy
Iraq Situation Rapidly Coming Under Control
("Reuter's" Special Correspondent) CAIRO, May 15."The situation in Iraq is rapidly being got under control," stated a British officer who has just flown back from Hubbanlyah, and who was interviewed by "Reuter" | exclusively this morning. ***
they were up against it they sur rendered In large numbers."
Propaganda
The histry
...
Later it will be taken to Trafalgar TURN to Back Pago, Column 3
Petain Approves Principle Of Nazi-Vichy Agreement
This was the scene that confronted
It will be seen how much these a young Flying Officer who was making a lone bombing attack on plans contre round Vichy to an oven the desert fort heid for days by Iraql greater extent than they do.round rebels, says a report from RAF Russia. This fact will force brave the Al headquarters In the Middle East to decisions on the British War Council
and equally on General de Gaulle. this plane as close to the wreck as pentment in a debate recently when
Officer at once landed possible.
Mr. Churchill displayed some re- Then he recognised the
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)Marshal Patain, in a broad- gure standing near it as his Com-verbe de a kid-glove war cast speech, referred to Admiral. Darlan's secret talk with Hitler manding Omeor. T
that Britain is not going to fight such in Germany. Effective Cross-Fira `-
measures our chances, and risks and tolve and the rescue cat be directed to meeting Die Nazi added: "This new meeting will on along the path of honour and The cross-fira from the rebels was
He said: "I have approved the
judges our actions to day. Meanwhile, British strategy, should principles of this meeting" and now is to follow me without reserva
The question: for you Frenchmen hit several Umes, apps S raid which we carried out by a without having to use vary, des forth. Ifes all day long and trying to then drove up and positioned itself where the Germans can bring in into the future and to continue optations now in progresa while
An RAF armored car, com- threats not on the Continent of enable us to see clearly the road we succesfully complato
rintional Interest. manded by another Squadron Leader, Europe, as has been the case to ante, › Iraqi army in Isoláted suction" ENDUR, East Britishers in the between the aircraft und- the fort | overwhelming numbers, but dní Africa | the talks begun with the German maintaining the strictest discipline or
Ho continued: "The RAF MALTA, May-15 (Reuter).-Con- co-operating with the British siderable damage to civilian pro-Imporial, forces, have now, put by the Nazi a propaganda machine The rising was entirely influenced perty was used and some people out of action the Iraqi air force pouring untruths into the ears of the werd killed in Wednesday night's!
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