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The SECOND EDITION GILMAN'S
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1881 一拜望號九十月五英港香 MONDAY, MAY 19, 1941.
No, 10102
ITALIAN RESISTANCE IN ETHIOPIA ENDING: OUR LATEST TRIUMPH
DUKE OF AOSTA .
KHARTUM, May 18 (Reuter).-Despite heavy mists and clouds surrounding the towering heights of Amba Alagi, South African and, patriot forces from the south and British troops from the north have succeeded in completely surrounding the main enemy fortifications.
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Splendid work has been done by British artillery. and also by the South African and Rhodesian air forces and the R.A.F., all of which played an important part in the success of our land forces.
At 8.15 a.m. on Friday, a re- of section presentative of a junior Italian oflicers asked to be allowed to discuss terms of! surrender. We agreed to talk with him provided that he was spenking for the Duke Aosta.
of
An order to cease fire was arfand at. p.m. and if the terms were not accepted, Bre would be recommenced at 9.15 p.m.
DEFENCE
Harbours PACIFIC Bombed By R.A.F.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, May 18 (UP).—
According Lo to-day's Alr
Air
FRONT
It is not yet known here what) transpired after the ceuse fire.
Gondar Still Stands With the fall of Dessle and the im- minent fall of Amba Alagi, the one remaining point of Itallan resistance will be Gondar, against which our pressure will be increased by the release of troops from elsewhere
Should the Duke of Aosta subma to the terms of surrender, it would have a demoralising effect on the other Italinn commanders still hold- Iut out.
In any case, is only a questioni of a short time before all the Italians will be rounded up in Abyssinia, feaving only snull scattered bands of Italian colonials and deserters roum- ing the countryside as bandits.
Two Other Centres LONDON, -May 18 (Reuter).—The Duke of Austa's move to seek terms of surrender does not necessarily mean
that the whole Abyssinian will be ended immediately,
to the view in London, says
Australia And Dutch 2tary Corespondent.
East Indies
SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuter). Ministry communique, the Fleet-Australia would not be over menace in the Arm and the Constal awed by any Bomber Command, bombarded Pacific, declared Sir Frederick
the Stewart,
Commonwealth French and Dutch harbours during the night while other Minister for External Affairs, in bombers heavily again raided a speech here to-day, Cologne.
:
Sir Frederick said: "We want peace, but if any nation thinks
While the Duke doubtless sees Alagi is useless, no mention is made that further resistance in Amba of the other two centres of Italian triet southwest of Amba Alagi and
resistance, namely, the Gondar, dis-
the Lakes district which is about 200. miles south of Addis Ababa,
It is thought probable that follow- ing litler's Instructions to continue Abyssinin in order to keep a portion resistance us long as possible in
of the British Imperini forces divert-
Strength of Enemy
At Folkestone_explosions that it can profit by our pre-ed from their real object—Libya— rocked the coast and concussion occupation elsewhere, I can say the Duke will not call off resistance shook the houses as a result of that Australia is ready and able in the Gondar and the Lakes areas. the R.A.F. raids 25 miles dis-to defend herself. tant. It is believed the British "I cannot accept with equanimity used their heaviest bombs, con-ir Matsuoka's statement that he centrating on targets between intends to work in the closest union Calais and Cologne.
with Germany."
Sunday Free Of Raiders LONDON, May 18 (Reuter). -To-day has been a quiet duy as far as daylight air activity over Britain is concerned.
Van Kleffens WELLINGTON, May 18 (Reuter), The Netherlands Foreign Minister.
It is not known what the exact strength of the Italian forces in Abyssinia is. About « week ago
was estimated that there about 33,000 Itallon and 30,000 native troops, but there has been no offelal information
in regard to their disposition.
If the vast majority have been en- Dr E. N. van Kleffens, and the Minis-aged in the Amba Alugi area, it is
ter for the Color.les. Dr I. J. M.
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CAIRO, May 18. (UP).-The R.A.F. announced that nearly 50 enemy planes were destroyed in the
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LONDON, May 18 (Reuter).-"The Army of the Orfent, whose supreme commander is Marshal Pétain, and which enjoys the sympathy of the whole population, is ready to meet force with force," declared General Dentz, the Vichy Governor and Commander-in-Chief in Syria, in an announcement broadcast
America To
from Sydney en route for conversa-operations being brought to a close Provide
tions with Cabinet Ministern here.
Dr van Kleffens said that if the Dutch East Indies were attacked, they would certainly fight and were well- prepared to defend themselves.
quickly in the other districts..
War Weapons The Tools
Week Success
111 Planes
In a Week
Near and Middle East to- day. Enemy planes bombed the Suez Canal area Inst night but there was no serious damage or casualties. Anti-aircraft guns destroy- fed two of the raiders which
were fighter planes.
and
The R.A.F. bombed the Iraq aerodromes nt Musul Raschid, and two Gladiators were shot down over the former and two Messerschmitts over the latter. Thereafter the R.A. F. bombera machine-gunned motor transport.
Severe German Losses CAIRO, May 10 (Reuter).- Twenty-one Nazl aircraft were des- troyed by the R.A.F. in the Middle Eust in operations on Saturday night,
naging through Clrennica, Greece, Ieuq, Abyssinia, the Suez Canal zone and Crete, according to to-day's communique.
In addition, 20 Junkers 52's were seen to be hit at Hassan) aerodrome In Greece,
Twenty vehicles were destroyed by fre near Capuzzo.
North Africa Attacks CAIRO, May 10 (Reater).-Con- tinued straflog of enemy bases is re- ported in an RAF. communique, which states that on the night of May 10-17, British heavy bombers attacked Benghazi, where consider- able damage was done.
A number of fires were. causal which continues to burn long after the British aircraft had left the target.
Derna and Gazala were also raided, At Derna, explosions, one of which TURN to Back Page, Column 3
Mails Arrive Safely
But Two Consignments. Are Overdue
Except for two consignments, all recent mail from London to Hongkong have arrived safely.
The two dispatches which have no:
Wireless)-Axis aircraft losses arrived are one sent via Cape Town
LONDON,, May 18 (British
from Beirut..
for the week ending at dusk by British Oversca Airways bearing. yesterday totalled 111 against London date between March 4 and. General Dentz sníd that 14 of the R.A.F.
10, and one surface dispatch via the Britain had decided to oppose by
Atlantic and Pacific bearing London Over Britain and round the British
date between force the German planes which coasts, the Germans lost 68 and the
April 13 20. The Postmaster-General, Mr E. landed in Syria. Marshal R.A.F. three.
said this morning that Over Germany and Wynne-Jones, Petain had already declared that German-occupied territory, the Gerhe had not received news that these
mans lost eight and the R.A.F. 31.
Įmails were lost,, and he could only France had no enmity towards
conclude that they had been delayed In the Middle East, Axis lesses en route. England or her Empire.
were 13 in the air and 22 on the
He pointed out that often one ship "Yesterday's incidents do not mean ground while the R.A.F. Jos! 14.
overtakes another on the way, and the occupation of the country or The Navy meanwhile announced.
also that sometimes mall is trans- interference in its affairs. They that 16 enemy aircroft were destroyed world iners which usually call at ferred in America to round-the- Mr Cordell Hull's
result purely from the application of by H.M. ships in the Mediterranean more ports than a direct steamer. Assurances
the Armistice terms. This Is the between May 0 and 12. One enemy
following dispatches have plane was also destroyed by an H.M. whole truth.
ship on May 14 and, it is now con- Pan-American Airways and
arrived hately: London
mail NEW YORK, May 18 (Reu-
"France, Syria and Lebanon, which firmed, unother' was destroyed on
Atlantic dated April 24; via ter)-Two Important declara- British positions have been attacked) Although no definite figures were tions on American policy were are bound together to-day more than May 4.
Town and British Oversea Airways LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)-Up at Basri by Iraqt rebels, and flerce available to-night, ofcial indientians made by the Secretary of State, not endanger their just cause by jever in brotherly understanding, will;
dated March 10; surface mail via Mr Cordell Hull, in a nation-carrying out aggressive activity, the less). The
LONDON, May 18 (British Wire-Atlantic and Pacifle dated April 29.
Admiralty
outward
the Announces Regarding
mail, wide broadenst: to-night,
result of which will be sacrifice of that 11.M. trawler, Susarlon, and Postmaster-General said he had not First, he asserted that America Innocent people here or elsewhere. IH.M. drifter, Uberly, have been sunk,, heard of any loss. would and means of ensuring that have been entrusted with the duty of Britain received adequate suppites. defending this country and I shall Secondly, he put forward for the first TURN to Back Pago, Column 5 time principles which the Govern- ment fell should rule the world when peace was re-established.
There has been slight enemy air activity around the consts but no enemy planca dew Inlandt.
According to the Air Ministry, up
to 7,30 p.m. there were no reports of
any bombs having been dropped.
FIGHTING AT BASRA
LONDON, May 18
(Router).
LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)-Two days after it was launched, London's huge "War Weapons Week"-in which 62 boroughs
seeking £100,000,000--is already an assured
success.
are
Late Night Report
Bircraft
were that the alm would be sur- to a late our to-night there were no fighting is in progress, according to passed. reports of German
over the Rome radiò quoting unconfirmed | Briinin since dusk.
reports.
Special Jury to Hear
The Chattey Case
A plea of "Not Guilty" was entered and an application for a Special Jury was made by the Hon. Mr Leo d'Almada Jnr.. at the Criminal Sessions this morning in the case of Walter Ilarold Powlesland Chattoy, Captain, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who is on a charge of committing an unnatural offence.
No Objection
Mr d'Almada said that he and no The cabo came up in the course objection to that application. Ile of the taking of pleas by His Honour was pleading "Not Guilty" on behalf the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac-of Defendant, "Gregor.
Mr d'Almada also said that under Section 16 of the Jury Ordinance he
Mr E. H. Williams, Crown Counsel, was formally making an application Is to prosecute and Mr d'Almada, in-for a Speclót Jury..
structed by Mr R. M. M. King, is defending the Defendant.
that Mr
111s Lordship ropiled d'Almada may have that.
His Lordship also remarked that Mr Williams said that he had uri on the morning of May 22 he would application to make. Defendant was have to Hae at 11:30 am. but the committed to the June Sessions and caso could be continued in the the application was for the case to be afternoon. May 23, would be avail- heard at the present Sessions. He able. understood that May 22 and 23 were The case was then a suitable datos."""
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adjourned.
• Defendant in on balli
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Futile Policy
Pointing out that much of the United States' forèign trade this year was in "tools of self-defence," Mr Cordell Hull declared that it would be futile if goods failed to reach those for whom they were intended when Americans had the task of arining and
supplying those whose successful deferce was vital for their security.
have said before, and I say again, that we will not permit this purpose to be frustrated. We will
Purpose of Axis
Axis Powers, Mr Cordell Hull de-
Japanese. Warships
For Nazis?
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
The
Croatia Becomes An Italian Kingdom
LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)—The now kingdom of Croatia
is to be developed into a state of "Roman strength,” Mussolini announced in Rome to-day. appeared four times on the balcony He mado 'this declaration at a to be cheered by the crowd after luncheon to Croat delegates Croats should appear a fifth time by which Mussolini insisted that the
the
the
CHUNGKING, May. 18 following the Duke of Spoleto's themselves. The agreements were nomination as King of Croatia. then signed in the presence of Clano And a way to ensure that weapons, (UP).-The Army news- Il Duce rinscribed the Croation and the Croat delegation including pouring in over greater volume from paper "Sao Tang Pao" to Oustachi (Terrorist) Organisation
secretary of the
Oustachi our factarles, will reach hands cager-
"armed guard of the Croat (Terrorist) Organisation. day claimed that, Japan and Revolution" and paid a warm tribute ly awaiting them."
The documents comprised a treaty lendor Germany have signed a to Pavelitch
that dering the frontiers between Kaly and Croatia, a military agreement ré. garding the Mediterranean coastal The paramount purpose of the secret agreement by which organisation,
Terms of Treaty ·
treaty of guarantee and colla clared, was to secure control of the the Japanese will provide 70 ROME, May 18 (Reuter)Follow seas for purposes of world domina-warships to Germany to being the announcement of the nomina boration, a final protocol and an ex-
tion of the Duke of Spoleto to the
of letters between the heads He continued: "Either the spread used as Pacific raiders, with throne of Croatia, the, Croat delexa-Under Kovernments, ment the
attended the Palazzo the agreement of Inwlessness in the world must be Japanese captains operate for the signature of the milliary and port of Susak nent Flume. Ly to be brought to halt or we shall soon ing them under German frontier agreements with Italy.
Italy's though it lies in Croatize The ourselves surrounded by]
Before signing, Mussolini and Dr next port down the
cohat TURN to Back Page, Column 3 Admiralty orders.
Pavelitch (the Crostian "Quisling") TURNE Back Page,
Ulon.
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