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No. 1640
-拜禮 號九十月五英港香
MONDAY, MAŸ 19, 1941.
日四廿月四
MOSCOW REPORTS U.S.Near East
OFFERS TO MEDIATE IN SINO-JAPAN WAR
Special to the "Telegraph"
MOSCOW, MAY 18 (UP).—TO-DAY'S “PRAVDA” GIVES PRO- MINENCE TO A NEW YORK DISPATCH CITING RELIABLE JAPANESE CIRCLES AS SAYING THAT JAPAN HAS PROPOSED TO THE UNITED STATES THAT SHE MEDIATE IN THE CHINA INCIDENT; AND THAT SHE HAS OFFERED TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM THE CHINESE IN- TERIOR IF THE UNITED STATES WOULD RECOGNISE THE DOMIN- ANT JAPANESE POSITION IN CHINA, AT THE SAME TIME, JAPAN PROPOSES TO REFRAIN FROM HOSTILITIES IN THE SOUTH SEAS PRO- VIDED SHE GETS ECONOMIC CONCESSIONS, AND POSSIBLY AN
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Harbours Bombed By R.A.F.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
The dispatch cited the same circles as believ ing that the United States Government is seriously considering these proposals, but demands that Japan modify its attitude toward Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. It is unknown to what extent the Japanese Government regards the proposals seriously.
In a foot noie, Pravda commented and cited other LONDON, May 18 (UP)sources attributing to United States the initiative in the According to to-day's Air Ministry communique, the Fleet Japanese-American proposals to negotiate.
Air · Arm and the Coustal Bomber Command, bombarded French and Dutch harbours during the night while other bombers heavily again raided Cologne.
At Folkestone, explosions rocked the coast and concussion shook the houses as a result of the R.A.F. raids 25 miles dis- tant. It is believed the British used their heaviest bombs, con- centrating on targets between Calaia and Cologne.
PACIFIC
DEFENCE
FRONT
Australia And Dutch
East Indies
SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuter). Australia would not be over- awed by any menace in the
Sunday Free Pacific, declared Sir Frederick
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Japan Promises
Ships as Raiders To Nazis, Report
Special to the “Telegraph”-
CHUNGKING, May 18 (UP). The Army news- paper "Sao Tang Pao" to-day claimed that Japan and Germany have signed a secret agreement by which the Japanese will provide 70. warships to Germany to be used as Pacific raiders, with Japanese captains operat ing them under German Admiralty orders.
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Startling Shifts WASHINGTON, May (UP).The Washington Star in an editorial to-day stated, "evi- dence is accumulating that the Far East may soon see political and diplomatic shifts as startling as those now transpiring in Europe," adding that the evi- dence indicates that the Russo- Japanese treaty may have con- tained a secret clause which may lead to co-operation between Chinese Communists and Wang Ching Wei's regime.
Washington Reaction WASHINGTON, May 18 (UP).- Government, sources-regard-Moscow- reports that the Japanese had pro- posed that the United States mediate in the Sino-Japanese Incident trial balloons.
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ENEMY LOSES Nazis Lose
50 AEROPLANES 111 Planes
Special to the "Telegraph”
CAIRO, May 18 (UP). The R.A.F. announced from Tokyo, and possibly represent that nearly 50 enemy planes were destroyed in the
Sir Frederick said: "We want Informed circles state that the LONDON, May 18 (Reuter).
was published in New York, having been received -To-day has been a quiet daypeace, but if any nation thinks atory originally as far as daylight air activity that it can profit by our pre- occupation elsewhere, I can say over Britain is concerned.
that Australia is ready and able There has been slight enemy air to defend herself.. activity around the coasts but no enemy planes flew inland.
According to the Air Ministry, up to 7.30 p.m. there were no reports of any bombe having been dropped.
"I cannot accept with equanimity Mr Matsuoka's statement that he intends to work in the closest union with Germany."
ed a semi-official desire to sound out the United States and Ching regard- ing such a
such a plan.
Omcials declined to confirm or deny
or deny whether or not such a proposal had actually been r ceived. Informed quarters judged that it was highly doubtful.
press
by the
Individual leaders such as Senator Elbert D. Thomas of Utah, one of the Van Kleffens
| Administration's most staunch ther Late Night Report
WELLINGTON, May 18 (Reuter). porters of the foreign polley told
that mediation itself-aside LONDON, May 18 (Reuter).--Up to a late hour to-night there were no The Netherlands Foreign Minister, from the conditions conveyed by
report. aircraft over Dr E. N. van Kleffens, and the Minis "Pravda"
which Senator reports of German
ter for the Colonies, Dr 1. J. M.Thomps dismissed DS Britain since dusk.
Welter, have arrived at Auckland probably urged the gradunt from Sydney en route for conversa- ment of the Sino-Japanese incident tions with Cabinet. Ministers here. by mediation of
of individual jesuca by Dr van Kleffens said that if the a board of American mediators who Dutch East Indies were attacked, they would be agreeable to China and would certainly fight and were well- Japan. Such a board by tackling prepared to defend themselves.
ong problem al It time,
Position China's
FIGHTING AT BASRA
LONDON, May 18 (Reuter). British positions have been attacked at Basm by Iraqi rebels, and flerce
LONDON, May 18 (British Wire- fighting is in progress, according to less).—The Admiralty announces
reports.
Near and Middle East to day. Enemy planes bombed
America To the Suez Canal area last
Provide
The Tools
Mr Cordell Hull's Assurances
night but there was no serious damage or casualties. Anti-aircraft guns destroy ed two of the raiders whị were fighter planes.
In a Week
LONDON,, May 18 (British Wireless)-Axis aircraft losses for the week ending at dusk yesterday totalled 111 against 14 of the R.A.F..
Over Britain and round the British coasts, the Germans lost 08 and the three. Over Germany and German-occupied territory, the Ger-
R.A.F.
mans lost gight and the RAF. 21.
In the Middle East, Axis lusses were
13 in the air and 22
and 22 on while the B.A.F. lost 14.
The Navy
the
avy meanwhile announced
on
Indo-China Ships Too?.
A report by Royal Arch Gun- nison in a recent issue of the "Vancouver Daily Province" de- clared that Nazi officials in.. Japanese quarters are seeking... to obtain, for use as Pacific Ocean commerce-raiders, "at least a few-if not all" of the ships of the small navy belong- ing to the technically indepen- dent French Indo-China govern- ment, according to reports ro ceived from two different sources.
Although it is believed that most of the feet of some 40 vessels bo- longing to the French in the Far ut Saigon and Fost is "available" Comranh Bay-both of which are bottled up by strong Japanese naval forces there is no confirmation that the Japanese government La amen- able to this latest Nazi plan. How- ever, it may have been one of the items on the Matsuoka-Hiller con- ference agenda.
Some cignificance was given In U.S. navy quarters to the report that the Nazis are seeking these French ships as raiders, when told that the same story had came to this correspondent within a few days TURN to Back Pago, Column 5).
Mails Arrive Safely
But Two Consignments Are Overdue
Except for two consignmentą, all recent mail from London to Hongkong have arrived safely. arrived are one sent via Cape Town by British Oversea Airways bearing London date between March 4 and 10, and one surface dispatch via the Atlantic and Pacific bearing London date between April 13 and 20.
The two dispatches which have not,
The Postmaster-General, Mr E F
Wynne-Jones, said this morning that
he had not received news that the b mails were lost, and he could only conclude that they had been delayed en route.
The folio London mail
The R.A.F. bombed the Iraq nerodromes at Musul and
He pointed out that often one ship that 16 enemy aircraft were destroyed overtakes another on the way, and Kaschid, and, two Gladiators were shot down over the former by H.M. ships in the Mediterranean also that sometimes mall is trans- between May 6 und 12. One enemy ferred in America to round-the- and two Messerschmitts over plane was also destroyed by, an H.M. world liners which usually call at the latter Thereafter the R.A. slip on May 14 and, it is now con- more ports then a a direct, steamer.
bombers
was destroyed machine-gunned firmed, unother
dispatches have NEW YORK, May 18 (Reu-F.
May 4.
arrived
via could ter).-Two important declara-motor transport.
Pan-American Airways and trans- gradually quidate the conflict. tions on American policy were . Severe German Losses
„According to a Police report Chan | Atlantic dated April 24; via Cape made by the Secretary of State,
Fong, 59, woman, fell down and Town
Oversen Airways and British CAIRO, Muy 18 (Reuter)- The Senator said, however, that Mr Cordell Hull, in a nation-Twenty-one Nazl aircraft were der-avoklim n drain near No. 7 Railway Atlantic and Pacine dated April 28.
sustained injuries to the body while dated March 10; surface mall via wide broadcast to-night,
troyed by the R.A.F. in the Middle Bridge on Sunday. She was taken Regarding outward mail, the First, he asserted that America East in operations on Saturday night to Kowloon Hospital where she died Postmaster-General, said he had not would find means of ensuring that ranging through Cirenaica, Greece. later.
heard of any loss. Britain received adequate supplies. Iraq, Abyssinia, the Suez Canal zone Secondly, he put forward for the first and Crete, according to to-day's time principles which the Govern- communique. mert felt should rule the world when In addition, 20 Junkers 52's were peace was re-established.
the Rome radio quoting unconfirmed that H.M. trawler, Susarlon, and any mediation proposal which did H.M. drifter, Uberty, have been sunk. TURN to Back Page, Column 3
Special
Jury to Hear
Case
The Chattey
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 Waiter -Harold Powlesland Chattoy, Captain, 1st Battalion, Middlesex unnatural Regiment, who is on a charge of committing an offerico..
No Objection Mr d'Almada said that he had no The case came up in the course objection to that application. He of the taking of pleas by His Honour was pleading "Not Guilty" on behalf
of Defendant,
the Chief Justice, Sir Athoil Mag- Gregor.
Mr E. H. Williams, Crown Counsel, is to prosecute and Mr d'Almada, In-
structed by Mr R. M. M. King, is defending the Defendant.
Mr d'Almada also said that under Section 10 of the Jury Ordinance he was formally making an application
Jury. for app
replied that Mr d'Almada may have that.
His Lordship also remarked that Mr Williams said that he had an on the morning of May 22 he would application to make. Defendant was have to rise at 11.30 am, but the committed to the June Sessions and case could be continued in the
May 23 would be avail the application was for the case to be afternoon. heard, at the present Bensions. Ho able. understood that May 22 and 23 were The case was then adjourned, t -suitable: dates:
Defendant on ball
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Futile Policy
North Africa Attacks CAIRO, May 18 (Reuter).-Con-: tinued strafing of enemy bases is re- TURN to Back Pago, Column S
seen to be hit at Hassani aerodrome in Greece
Twenty vehicles were destroyed by Pointing out that much of the fire near Capuzzo. United States' foreign 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 arming and supplying, those whose successful defence was vital for their security. "have said before, and I again, that we will not permit this purpose to be frustrated. We will And a way to ensure that weapons, pouring in ever greater volume from our factories, will reach hands enger- ly awaiting them."
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FRAU HESS
ARRESTED
"Hess
Guessing" Is
New National Game
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, May 18 (UP).—The latest national game, “Hess guessing" has reached new heights, commentators blaming · everything from shizophrenia to Hitler's secret mission for the mystery of the flight. The Government has disclaimed all re- sponsibility for speculation, the Ministry of Information com- munique saying that none of the statement attributed to Hess SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ~ are from official sources and do not have have official confrma- LONDON, May 18 (UP) ~~The|tion.
| Is auffering from schizophrenia, or a London Exchange Telegraph to-day Who appeared to be the win Jekyll personally. He declared that quoted the Swedish "Gothenberg
ported "Hem;" ng-suffering from, Posten's" Berlin dispatch stating that ner of the guessing game would In 1934 Swiss newspapers had re- Frau less was arrested two days ago. be decided when Mr Churchill | schizophrenia, while it is known that There were many other arrests as makes his promised statement. he had several similar attacks later result of Hess' flight including hun-Intelligence officers are minutely dreds in Berlin.
Mr John Gordon, Editor of ng people Irres. checking the Hess statements "sunday Express said that Hitler arresting Bro "Either the spread pective of their political views who for their value and reliability, probably sont: Hess to: Britain. of lawlessness in the world must be discuss liess in restaurants, co-p brought to a half or we stull soon
Purpose of Axis
"The paramount purpose of the Axis Powers, Mr Cordell Hull de- clared, was to secure control of the seas for purposes of world domina tion.
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