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四拜禮 二廿月五英港香 THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1941.
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WHITEAWAY'S
CRETE FIGHTING INCREASES Heroes Of The Blitz
IN SEVERITY: NEW ATTACKS Situation Well In Hand-Official
LONDON, May 21 (Reuter).-Immediately the House of Commons met to-day, the Prime Minister was ready with the latest information on the situation in Crete.
In the Suda Bay area, he said, further air-borne attacks began at 4.40 p.m. yest day. About 3,000 men were dropped and by 6.30 p.m. the greater part were accounted for.
The fighting continues and the situation was reported to be in hand at
DUKE OF AOSTA
SURRENDERS
With Five Other Generals NAIROBI, May 21 (Reuter).-The Duke of Aosta, the Italian Commander-in-Chief in Abyssinia, surrendered yesterday. This is announced in a British G.H.Q communique, which states:
Darlan Hissed By Frenchmen
Hostile Demonstration LONDON, May 21 (Reuter). The Free French newspaper "La France," has published the following story, for the accuracy of which it vouches:
"The Duke of Aosta, accom- panied by five Generals and a number of senior staff officers, formally surrendered yesterday following the handing over of all Jequipment within the
Amba Alagi areas.
The total number of prisoners taken during and since the battle In this area amount to between 18,000 and 19,000.
9 p.m.
The method of attack was dive-bombing by Stukas and Messerschmitts followed by gliders and parachutists.
In Heraklion and Retimo areas, the attack began at 5.30 p.m. by parachutists. Troop- carrying aircraft, many of which crashed, also landed.
It must be expected that the fighting will continue with increasing severity.
NO TRUCE ON NIGHT BOMBINGS
Questioner Rebuffed LONDON, May 21 (Reuter).
laconic "No" was returned
mutual
In British Uniform
In reply to questions whether Germans descending in British uniforms would be dealt with according to International Law, Mr Churchill'confirmed that New Zealand uniforms were worn, but he was not sufficiently informed of the exact circumstances and - had left a certain amount of
discretion to those on the spot.
Surrounded At Canea
A British G.H.Q.. communique CAIRO, May 21 (Reuter).—
Issued to-day states:
WE
Among the many heroes which the European war has discovered, none rank higher than the gallant civilian rescue parties who work ceaselessly and in the face of constant danger during the Nazi aerial blitz raids. This picture gives a vivid impression of this. It shows a rescue party at work after a bomb had destroyed, a lodging house and badly injured one man.
STRENGTHEN Statement HOLD ON IRAQ
CAIRO, May 21 (Reuler).The British position at Fallu
jah in Iraq has been consolidated, according to an R.A.F. Middle. East communique.
An enemy attack was intercepted by patrolling fighters and driven off..
Was
"In the Battle of the Lakes south of Addis Ababa, which is now pro ceeding, our troops are rapidly close by Mr Clement Attlee, Lord lug in on the enemy force, consisting Privy Seal, to a question in the of the remnants of two divisions. advancing from the south after
"Yesterday our forward troops, House of Commons to-day sug- gesting that Britain should treat rearguard, emptured an Italian Briga restriction of night bombing. sharp engagement with the enemy with Germany for
Throughout yesterday, the island of Crete was, subjected to a series of
Raschid nerodrome dier and number of prisoners.
intensive air attacks in intervals of heavily bombed at dawn yester- The questioner advocated that which fresh waves of German para-day. Considerable damage was "In the northeast corner of Somali-
Britain make direct or indirect-cute and fr-borne troops landed at done-to-the-hangars and other proposals to that end, and drew
various points.
"Heavy fighting continued during buildings. attention to the appenis by the day in which the enemy sustained
German aircraft which raided prominent people like the serious losses, while ours were com- Habbaniyah during the afternoon did Bishops of Chichester and Paratively light.
some slight damage. British fighters AL Bristol and also Mr Bernard ment which succeeded in penetrating that at least two enemy machinesį.
one point, a German detach-Intercepted them and it is believed Shaw and Professor Gilbert Into the outskirts of Canca was were severely damaged.
quickly surrounded and accounted Mor.
Admiral Durlan visited Beanvas land, hundreds of Italians who had In Northern France on April 24. If taken refuge in the town of Tohen was the first time stuce the cuilavae have been captured." that the Inhabitants had seen any French uniform different from that now worn by prisoners working those parts. There was great exults- ment in the town and a large crowd gathered outside the restaurant
Bache
where Admiral Darlan had a meagre meal of sandwich and craniz CoíTec after his interview with the Com- mander of the German General Staff.
After lunch, Admiral Darlan and
front of the ente und when he saw
Ex-Night Soil
Murray. Coolies Still
Demonstrating
his staT appeared on the terrace in A further demonstration by the crowd, he hesitated for a moment unemployed ex-night soil coolies and then spoke some words in theIn this case all women—was customary style of French stateshan started early this 'morning out- visiting a provincial town.
side of the Post Office in Pedder Street.
Demonstration
Suddenly a shrill whistle came from the back of the crowd, which was followed by hisses and whistles from all siden.
Admiral Darlan, taken aback, his face purple with rage, shouted: "Frenchment Dohave Wurselves,
Inquiries at the
Urban Council
A supplementary questioner evoked prolonged cheers
by asserting that it was unfortunate that this proposal was made "just when
"The operations continue." Landings By Sea
we are getting on top of Germany," LONDON, May 21 (Reuter).-Re- table to think that you can come to in Crete
Mr Attlee replied: "It is not praeports of naval fandings by the enemy
are inaccurate. Informa-i agreement with Germany,"
tion has, however, been received in London that landings were attempted by Germans from small bonts.
Evacuation
Of Syria
·British Consul Leaves
HAIFA, May 21 (Reuter).—
on
Details are not yet available.
In Syria
Sir Robert Vansittart Retiring
LONDON, May 21 (Reuter). -Sir Robert Vansittart having In Syria, two Junkers troop-carry- ing planes on the ground at Palmyra expressed a desire to retire from were bombed and damaged.
his appointment as Chief Dip- At Dumascus, a few German air-lomatic Adviser to the Govern-
On Hess To-morrow
LONDON, May 21 (Reuter).—When quez- tioned in the House of Commona to-day about the letters which Radolf Hess wrote to the Duke of Hamilton, Mr Wins- -ton-Churchill-promised-
a
statement to-morrow "which I think will relieve all, anxiety."
INCOME TAX
IN MALAYA
craft were attacked, but the results ment on reaching the age of 60 Commons Query
could not be observed.
21
1st.
in June next, the Secretary of Rounding Up Rebels State for Foreign Affairs has-Income tax in
LONDON, May 21 (Reuter). CAIRO, May (Reuter) reluctantly agreed to accept his Settlements and the Federated the Strnits British G.H.Q. communique to-day British Reply
states: "Following the capture of resignation, but it is announced Malay States was the subject of Fallujah, Iraq, operations are con- that the Prime About 20 women took part, but in
CAIRO, May 21 (Reuter).-Over tinuing in the area to round up rebel Secretary of State will continue to
Minister and the questions in the House of Com- Greece the face a strong contingent of pollee
last night, British heavy detachments. A number of prisoners enjoy the benest of Sir Robert's mons to-day. which formed a cordon round the
bombers carried out intensive ralds have been taken.
advice when the ocasions arise, building the demonstrators contented
German-occupied aerodromes. "Habbaniyah d Basra remain A Barony of the United Kingdom for
Mr G. H. Hall, Under-Secretary themselves
the Colonies, answered these by squatting on the pave-
gulet.”
will be conferred on Sir Robert in questions, giving details and adding ment, and made no attempt to break;
- Suda Bay Landing
Ranchid Ali Claim the forthcoming birthday honours his appreciation of Malaya's very into the building.
VICHY, May 21 (Reuter)-A claim
substantial war contributions as well CAIRO, May 21 (Reuter)-Suda, that his planes bombed Habbaniyah
us greatly increased provision for offer disclosed that the women, at Americans and British continue Bay has become, since the German yesterday evening causing "grent Raid On Malta Costs local defence expenditure. least up to 9.30 hod made no effort to leave Syria for Palestine, invasion of Greece, one of Britain's damage and starting fires" is made
The Labour member, Mr Parker, This was a most unfortunate re-ocials, and li seems that they are
to present any requests to U.D.C. according to information reach-most important naval bases in the in a Raschid All communique to-day, Us One Fighter
asked whether there was any reason mark because here were shouts in indulging purely in a passive sit-ing here from the Palestine-is the site of an important airfeld. agency
Eastern Mediterranean, and Melemi and is quoted by a
Vichy news
why income tax should not be raised CAIRO, May 21 Syrian frontier.
(Reuter)—Anto the same rate as Britain.. These were the first places where The communique also claims that enemy attack was made on Malta and Mr Hall stated that in one of the When more German planes were German parachute troops lunded at three British planes were shot down some damage was caused to the aero-before been levied, and in the other territories, no income tax had ever reported to have arrived at the 2 nm. on May 20, according to and others were damaged.
idrome and civil property. There Palinyra and Damascus aerodromes military circles in Cairo.
were no service casualties.
none was levied between 1921 and during the past two days, British
now. There was much controversy One British fighter, which drove off concerning the matter and I think planes with British and Free French
The landings followed a day of Intensive German
bombing
the enemy, was shot down but the thint It is a very plucky effort by the and planes trang.
ground
pilot is safe. aerodromes, leaving
Government to introduce it now," Later, other fairly widespread landings were made at Canca and TURN to Back Page, Column 3
Remember that foreigners eyes are upon you."
reply: "Yes, by whose fault? Who down demonstration. signed the Armistice? Who opener! the door of France to the Germans?" Admiral Dorian thereupon turned his back on the
crowd and returned
to the restaurant, and for half an hour there was a continuous demons-
tration of hostility and disgust by the people of Beauvain.
· Apparently the German authorities took no steps against this demonstru- tion.
Pilgrimages
SIMLA, May 21 (Reuter}.—11 19 crews bombed the announced that in view of the disparked on the turbed conditions in Iraq, the Raj is huge fires burning regretfully compelled to advise in- tending pilgrims to holy plsete postpone their journeys.
French Regt. Deserts
In Syria, Rumour
10
LONDON, May 21 (Reuter),~~~There is good reason believe that a French regiment in Syria has deserted to the Free French troops, sinys Radio Braz zaville.
British Consul Leaves PARIS, May 21 (Reuter)The British Consul-General at Belrut has; left for Palestine. British interests In Beirut will be looked after by the United States Consul, says the Ger- man controlled, Parla radio.
For India Or South Africa
day"
C.N.A.C. PLANE
LATEST
LATEST
H.E. Indisposed
His Excellency the. Governor, Sir
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" DAMASCUS, May 21 (Reuter),- Conforming to the instructions of
CHUNGKING, May 21 (UP),—Mr the French authorities, the British Hugh Woods, pilot of the C.N.A.C. to consulates
Syria have closed their Douglas plane which was attacked Geoffry Northcote, is reported this doors.
yesterday, revealed to the "United morning to be slightly indisposed and The staff of the consulatent Press" that the Japanese did not to be under medical ente. Damascus left the capital last Sature machine-gum the plane, but that it
was damaged by bombs. The regiment concerned is, General Bergeret, the French Alr
British leaving the country have
Mr Woods declared: "When I land. commanded by a colonel, a very frequently, appeared on walls in South Africa.
Ministar, de Gaullist Inscriptions been advised to go to either Indfa ored at Sulfu I was told that Japanese
pursuit planes capable and resolute man and Beirut and Damascus. More people
'were very close, hence The principal British enterprise is there was no time to take off and popular among both French and have been arrested on a charge of reported to be suspending activities to passengers and crew left the natives..
which was easily Plane
sheltered by A dispatch from the Syrian frontier in Damascus.
The time the Japanese were overhead. "We cannot yet disclose his name, to the Independent French Agency.
Bombers sold the announcer, who added that also gives a report
dropped an÷"number French regl DETROIT, May 21 (Reuter). The bombs, one of which damaged, the ment going over to the Free French Hudson motor car strike has been right wing; however it did not and adds that Free French forces settled. Wages have been increased damage the motors and there were * Immediately after the arrival ofĺ have entered Syria.
by ten cents an hour.
hostility against the Vichy authori- ties in Syria was spreading..
supporting the Free French,
no casualties,
of
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H.K. Trade Controller
Replies To A Critic
The Hongkong Controller of Trade, Mr E. W. Hamilton, Issued the following statement to the "Telegraph" this morning anent a complaint made by a member of the publie in the form of a letter to this paper, concerning delays in the issuing of ex-
port licences.
Licences must in many cases be ro "My attention has been drawn to fused or must in many cases de delayed for further investigation; "It the letter signed “Aggrieved" in the apparently has Issue of the "Hongkong Telegraph "Aggrieved" that the Export Licence cot occurred to of May 21, 1941, I am glad to find system is not devised for the Irrita- that the writer wishes to bring proof
Obtain revenue for
Government
of complaints to the notice of respan tion of Hongkong merchants or to sible persons to redress grievances of cause them loss of money, or even to the public. I should have thought it is part of the universal Empire.
the he might have come to me in the attempt to control trade so that, while first place instead of writing under honest Brilish trade may be facili❤ an anonymous name in a newspaper, iated, trade to enemies wherever "As regards his second paragraph. they may be living may be strangled, He assumes undue refusal or delay, TURN to Back: Pago, Column 3