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Diplomatic Pressure On Turkey
Von Papen's. Mission
ANKARA, May 15 (Reuter). It is generally believed that Herr von Papen, the German envoy, in addition to delivering Hitler's "friendly message" when he saw the President, particularly stressed German friendliness towards Turkey- the line which it is understood he took at the Foreign Office the previous day.
It is stated that Papen placed no demands and sked nothing of Turkey but stressed the friendly re- lutions 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 the Turkish Ambassador to thank tier for his message bul even
cape be lulled into a sense of false
must realise that the Turks
security with honeyed words and that they are continuing to take all necessary measures to safeguard thele independence including the weeding out of any likely fifth columnists.
Ineunu'a Conversations LONDON, May 15 (Reuter). The Turkish Presistent, Genem! Incunu, gave an interview to the Iraqi Minis- ier of War and the Iraqi Minister at Ankara on Thursday, sintes the Ankara radio.
In the afternoon the President had received the German Minister and the Greek Ambassador at the Pro- sidential palace.
ISOLATIONISTS DEFEATED WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuter). The Senate to-day defeated on Isolationist effort to velo the transfer of shipping from one belligerent to another despite arguments that such transfer would be "neediest provoca= tive acts of war.”
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Mr Nelson T. Johnson, retiring United States Ambassador
to China, photographed yesterday outside the - Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building after receiving press representatives at the American Consulate. Mr Johnson will meet his successor. Mr Clarence E. Gauss, in Hongkong before leaving for United States. (Photo: New China Newsphoto).
Middle East Aerial Activity, Summary
the
LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).—A British Middle East com- munique issued to-day states:
over
"Cirenaica. On the night of May 12-13, bombers Benghazi registered direct hits on the railway, the military hendquarters, government buildings and the base of the Calhe dral mole. Fires were started but detailed observation was difficult. Numerous reconnaissance patrols were carried out.
South Junits of the
African Air yesterday.
Force.
Malta
Dodecanese
"Dodecanese.---On
the pre-
►
Iraq
"Malta-Enemy aircraft
was
to
raided
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.
Shortly afterwards, enemy fighters attacked the bombers. One of these fighters was shot down and one British aircraft is missing, says the Air Ministry.
Aircraft of the Fighter Command to-day carried out several sweeps the Channel and Northern France in the course of which several enemy alrcraft were machine-gunned on the ground and one Was shot down.
Over
Ships were also machine-gunned, from a low 16yel.
On these operations, one Brush plane was lost.
Inspiring Words To Indians
Patiala Company
PATIALA, May 15 (Reuter).
"I expect each one of you to
Nazi Raider Downed LONDON, May 15 (Reuter),--- There has been some activity by uphold the glorious traditions enemy aircraft in the coastal areas bequeathed to us and to lay to-day, says the Air Ministry,
down your lives, if need be, in Bombs were dropped at several defence of the British Empire points, but little damage ond no casualties were reported,
One enemy bomber was shot down by our fighters over this country to- day,
It is now known that an enemy aircraft was destroyed off the south const last night.
Fighters' Success LONDON, May 15 (Reuter). It is learned in London that two enemy aircraft were shot down by British jfighters to-day.
It is now known that one enemy aircraft wus destroyed off the coast last night.
Destroyer Hit SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH'
com-
on
vious night, aerodromes at Malta on the night of May 13-14, CAIRO, May 15 (UP)~~A Maritza and Calato were bombed. Jausing slight damage R.A.F. munique issued by the RAF. Fires were started and there property, but no casualties, efvilian Wednesday stated that the fleet air an chemy military. There
another arm made on attack on were hits near dispersed air-
mall raid yesterday. British fighters convoy which was southbound on craft.
intercepted and drove
the Mediterranean on the night of these the off planes.
May 12, and hit an 0.000 ton mer- "Frem all these operations,
chant ship and a
The destroyer.
up and the aircraft
merchant ship blew destroyer was last seen with clouds of smoke pouring from it; pilots con- firm that it was not a smolte screen," the communique concluded.
Loondon Quiet LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).
"Iraq. There have been continuous aerial attacks- on rebel positions and objectives such as aerodromes, rail- ways and motor transport. Amaro, Rashid, Mosul and the railway at Baghdad were all raided.
Abyssinia
tained on Fort Mendi in
two
were lost but the pilot of one of them escaped safely by para
chute."
Export Bill Passed
which is at present fighting for the preservation of human liberty and civilisation."
With these words, the Maharajch of Patiala bade farewell to the officers" and men of the Motor Transport the state of Company raised in Patiala on the eve of their departure for
active service with the British forces.
The Maharajah added that to all people the call to duty such as the present one should prove a source of Inspiration and jubilation, and he hoped that his soldiers would at lease live
to up If not
improve upon the high standard of loyally and sacrifice set up by their ancestors.
He ussured the men that his Gov- crument would take every possible care of their families in their absence.
Fell 35 Feet From Ship
American To Be X-Rayed
Mr Herman Laigar, the American
“Abyssinia.—Direct_hits_were_ob WASHINGTON, May 15 (UP)—London jast night was quiet without-who-was-admitted-to-the--Kowloon-
Central The Senate 10-day unanimously an alert, and up to early Thursday Hospital last night following an ac It will be recalled that the House | Abyssinia, and machine gun posts passed the Philippine export tonno reports were made of raids in any cident at the Kowloon Wharf, of Representatives defeated a similar
troops were attacked attrol bill which now goes to the other purts of the country. amendment on May 7,
Selasciarunna and Giabbassire by House.
on
June
17,
1940,
the-
Bomber Fund was commenced
the first week produced over
$1,000,000
to double
will you help
that figure before
June 17, 1941?. $100,000 is
all that is required.
Donations to Date: $1,900,114.37-
Remitted to London: £116,889.19.68
was
"int
this morning reported to be Presumably the bad weather condi- doing too well." It is understood tions on the Continent have restricted that he will be X-rayed this German air activity to small excur- morning.. sions around the British. shores.
and
A few planes are belleved to have fallen from a height of 35-It
Mr Lalgar was reported to have crossed the coast at one or two points, struck his head on the railway lines but no bombs were dropped.
Battleship Commissioned
on the wharf. He was taken to the Hospital shortly after midnight. He fell from the President Tyler.
Wants To Aid Eire
WASHINGTON, May 15 (UP). PHILADELPHIA, May 15 (UP)- A bill was introduced in the Senate The 35,000 ton battleship Washington to-day requesting President Roose- which cost $80,000,000 to build was yelt to allow Eire to borrow or least formally commissioned here to-day. armaments under the terms of thr She carries nine 16-Inch guns, has a Lend and Lease Bill, and to employ speed of 30 knots and cruising"verv means to Insure delivery range of 5,000 miles,
thereof."
Fighting At Poklo: 70 Miles From Colony
un.
SHIUKWAN, May 14 (Central News).—Fighting__is_ abated on the outskirts of Poklo, Enst River town 11 miles northwest of Walchow. Under heavy Chinese pressure the Japanese in occupation of Szetsinshih, Malowshan and Kongau- ling in the Tsungfa sector retreated to Shenkong, eight miles south of Tsungfa.
Smashing through Yenchihmlao, The Japanese at Chongshan, about 30 miles north of Kingmen, a southeast of Fahsien, were Chinese unit in pursult of the Japan- tse has reached the suburbs of King- routed by the Chinese, suffering men, where it is making a flcree heavy casualties. The Chinese assault. re-entered Chongshan yesterday Drive Down Railway
The Chinese are fighting hard Han River Struggle
ngainst the Japanese drive south CHUNGKING. May 14 (Central from Chuki On the Cheklang News)-After about a fortnight's Klangsi Railway, 30 miles south of Aghting, the Japanese offensives on Siaoshan. The column is meating east and west banks of the Han staunch Chinese resistance at Cheng- River in Hupeli have been shattered chiawit while the column to the west according to milltary advices. The of the railway is being engaged at Chinese have
their recovered original Fuchal.
afternoon.
the
positions except
the northeastern
Huantamchen on
of the Talung slope
Mountain Range where the Japanese
are still in accupation.
Japanese Casualties SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, May. 15 (UP) ~~AN
On the east bank the Chinese re- Japanese units have been driven back
captured Chingatio 10.
loho, points north of are pressing on to
the
Sulhhsion, and Feng-from
ond Chunghilang, hen, Kinchen. Kingmen and other Hupeh miles north of Chungsinng. On the sectors after ten days of abortive suffered west bank they wrested back Liu- drives in which the Japanesa houtal, Anchiatsl and Lichiatang, more than 10,000 casualties. Japa- while the Jepantse pushing north-nese remnants are being rounded up In westward from Tangyang, about 30 in tlie Tahung mountain areas molles northeast of Tehang, in Yuanian, foentral. Hupel Severe fanting- in 18 miles northwell Goffing abg, going on in west Yuanchu and south
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