Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
July 2, 1941.
Axis Forces
Forces at Tripoli Exchange At Independence Of Syria
Strafed from Air
CAIRO, July 1 (Reuter).—Big Axis ships in Tripoli harbour were severely damaged by the R.A.F. and many casualties were caused by R.A.F. aircraft when they machine-gunned disembarked troops, according to the Seven Axis British R.A.F. Middle East communique.
planes were destroyed by British fighters which were protecting British ships off the coast.
Tripoli-Bomber aircraft of
the R.A.F. carried out a number of successful raids on the har- Several hits bour at Tripoli.
were obtained on enemy vessels. An enemy aerodrome in the same area was also attacked by
our
bombers. Their bombs started fires among the dis- persed enemy aircraft. At lengt
CYCLONIC RAINS
IN INDIA
BOMBAY, July 1 (Reuter),--
five were destroyed while a large An unprecedented breakdown of transport aircraft was destroyed (telegraphic and telephonic com- by machine-gun-fro.
of
Bombay munications between Italian fand uil principal cities in India Malta-A number machines which approached Multa and an almost complete paralysis yesterday were intercepted by our of rail traffic from Bombay fighters some miles out at nen. Two followed the heaviest rainfall of the enemy were shot down und a
experienced by Bombay' and the number of others were damaged.
surrounding areas during the Cirenalen-Flatters of the. R.A.F.present monsoon. and the South African Air Force,
Cirenaica
The rain which fell for 30 hours carrying out a covering patrol over was accompanied by cyclonic condi- our ships off the coast of Cirenaicatlona. Over 15 inches of rain fell in yesterday, drove off a number of West Chats, near Bombay, resulting
aircraft which enemy
attempted in heavy floods near one of Bombay's several attacks. During these suburban junctions from which rail engagements, they shot down one trafic branches out throughout Indin. German lighter, four German dive- This caused breaches at two points bombers and two Italian fighters and and there was considerable disloca damaged several ather German tion of trattle.
Bombay's terminus was crowded; fighters.
trains had Syria
with passengers whose out been cancelled, carried Syria-Raids were yesterday on enemy aerodromes in Syria. At Aleppo, bombs fell on the centre of the runway and in front of the hangars. Al Palmyrn bombs were dropped and a number of twin- engined uirerart
dumugod. Much damage
also done to bulldings and numerous casualties | were. inflicted.
was
were
An attack was also carried out on Souelda where direct hits oblained on iliitary buildings.
were
During the night of June 20-30, heavy raid was made on the harbour and shipping at Beirut. Hombs were seen to burst on the central quay and northern mole and a number of fres were started.
From all these operations, two of our aircraft were missing,
Gibraltar Hears Heavy Cannon Fire
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
NAZI WHO FLED TO CHINA
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
NEW YORK, July 1 (Domel).- Herr Hans Bidder, veteran Nazl diplomat in China and member of the
Eastern Far
Division of the wilhelmstrasse, arrived in Chung- king, the "New York Times" reports from Chungking,
Herr Bidder left Soviet territory at Sinklong just prior to the start of the Soviet-German war.
Vicious Vichy Round-up Of Communists
A Glance
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T.T. Indis TT. USA.
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U.S. Cross rate in NY.
Japanese -Military Commands
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Negotiations Opened
LONDON, July 1 (Router).-The Syrian Government has published a letter from General Catroux, leader of the Free French forces in Syria, addressed to the Syrian Prime Minister which confirms the results reached during the discussions on different aspects of Syria's independence,
According to the war correspond- ent in Syria of the Free French Headquarters, the outstanding points of General Catroux's letter were that n Treaty will be signed on a basis of equality guaranteeing the over- eignty and Independence of Syria and defining the basis and conditions of Franco-Syrian collaboration,
General Chiroux's letter undertakes that the Syrian constitution ac- ple will have
PENNIES
FOR VICTORY
BRITISH ECONOMY.
LONDON, July 1 (Reuter). The British Government's
the attainially anxious to fiscal policy was put in a
freedoin
frome a cording to their own desires and to thinks that end will call the men they this
Interests best to manage the national late and meet the nation's desires.
Free France is hosten
of this end as nutshell by Sir Kingsley Wood, whole of the French Chancellor of the Exchequer, soon as the territories actually in the Levant
have been delivered from the man-speaking on the third reading date reas
Allled occupation of of the budget in the House of regime by the whole of the country.
Commons to-day. General Catroux as that he be He asked the House to regard the permitted to govern for the time budget as an integral feature of the being with the same authority and Government's economic policy, which rights which were possessed by "your finds expression also in the fimilia- government on June 20, 1941, Such tion of supplies, concentration a mission would end as soon as the industry, rationing of food and cloth- whole of Syria has been occupied by Ing and price control. the Allies.
Avoiding Inflation
of
Supplies For Syria”
"The question is not whether we JERUSALEM, July 1 (Reuter) can finance the war but whether we TOKYO, July 1 (Domel), The A sharp drop in the cost of living ia shall conduct it in a manner calculat- very severe hardships on all classes. War Office announces that H.III. following the Allies wherever they ed to combat deflation and thus avoid
Prince Tsuneori penetrate Syria. Major-General
The prompt arrival of food sup-It is my desire and intention resolute- Kaya has been appointed command-
to fight against inflation. The from Palestine, notably wheat, ly plies ant of the ftrat detachment of the sugar and rice, has caused a drop in current rate of taxation has been Enstern Army,
HRII, Lieut-Gen. Prince Gin R, prices to a vastly lower level than fixed but to deal with the inflation to an increase in must look to had
prevailed previously when there gap, we
of genuine saving." head of the Korean Royal Family,
was an acute shortage, particularly the rate has been appointed Commander of
Sir Kingsley Wood continued that In the Damascus areas. the Utsunomiya Army Division.
The position in Damascus was so the policy of genuine savings must Lieut-Gen. Shigenori Kuroda has
bad that only one day's supply of be related to rigid economics in been appointed Director of the Head-
and that quarters of the Inspectorate-General what remained when the Allica en private affairs, drastic curtallment
tered the city, but supplies were rush of civilian consumption of Military Education.
every penny saved and lent to the to Major-General Hakuliro Kato based up within 24 hours.
accupied coastal area, stocks nation is an extra contribution In the been appointed Director of the Cen-
of benzine and ke
which were victory. and kerosene tral Gendarmerie Headquarters,
Col. Den Nakai has been appointed commandeered by the Vichy authori- Commander of the Korean Gendar- ties prior to the withdrawal were quickly replenished from Palestine.
Extensive arrangements are being! organised for further relief.
merle.
Three Vichy Vessels Captured
NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuter). -The fnst French motor liner, been Oregon, 7,706 tons, has captured in the South Atlantic by British warships, according to maritime circles.
The third reading was adopted without a division.
Three Months' Figurca LONDON, July 1 (British Wire- lesa)-As the Finance Bill passed its Situation At Palmyra third reading in the House of Com- to-day, Exchequer returns CAIRO, July 1 (Reuter). "The mons situation at Palmyra is considered showed that in the first three months satisfactory" declared military circles of the financial year the total revecue amounted to £310,157,088 os com- to-night.
60,450 in the cor responding period last year.
It was revented that the light|pared with £108,160,4 British forces which had completed the encirclement of the town yester- day were "now being reinforced."
CAN U. S. STAY OUT?
The Oregon, it is reported, was ZURICH, July 1 (Reuter)-known before the war on the Pacific taken to Freetown. She was well- LA LINEA, July 1 (UP).—The arrests of Communists in cousi French trade.
The British also eaptured two Heavy cannon fire was heard Paris are reported to have run
Lorage. 580 tons. coming from the Mediterranean to 2,000 as part of the wide-French trawlers, Loro sons, and affirming the hope that at 7 a.m. to-day, but nothing is spread Police round-up following took them to Gibraltar. visible from the shore due to Vichy's breach with Russia,
states the Vichy correspondent
Income tax reached $79,507,993 against 123,280,000 while the excess profits tax realised £40,595,000 against £0,600,000.
HYDERABAD PEOPLE SEE A TROPHY
NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuter) Nearly everyone is against war just ng everyone is against sin, said Pre-
con- sident Roosevelt at his Press
10- ference at Hyde Park to-day
HYDERABAD, The Deccan, Amerien
July 1 (Reuter)."This trophy, could stay out of the wor, but he coun went on to draw distinction between which only a short while ago went hope and belief, adding that it was formed part of the Nazi war obvious how anyone would vote in the machine, typifies the relentless which has spared should plunge actively into conflict neither church nor mosque,
Bombers took off from Gibraltar of the "Neutzuercher Zeitung." All Resources To as to whether the United States savagery
fog. and proceeded in the direction of The correspondent adds, "The the explosions, after which Russion Embassy buildings in Vichy squadron composed of an aircraft-are guarded by soldiers. A sharj carrier, a battleship, a cruiser and watch is kept on the town's exits. four destroyers with 1wo sub-Many Russians have been arrested
Go Into Bombers
with the Axi3.
President Roosevelt in the last two neither hospital nor ambulance, months has often asserted that he and it symbolises aggression hoped the United States would keep
marines, entered Gibraltar harbour.and there is energetic action against American plane builders are pooling out of the European conflict. To/ased on the broken word."
It is beloved they were, responsible Communists
for the firing.
New Zealand War Effort
WELLINGTON, July 1 (Reuter). The adoption of three shifts a day on New Zealand water-fronts
has
LOS ANGELES, July 1 (Reuter).
United day's reiteration followed parts Of their resources to give the
States and Britain an unprecedented criticisms from Vichy that as evidence of the eet of long range four-engined-polley that the.country.wns, being icdexhibition-af.a Nazi-Oghter brought
other In
of the Administration France."
“Thie Gazette-Lausanne"-reports
along the road of active participation. The President refused to discuss powerful French Communist organl-heavy bombers, reaching to 500 per
month,
Aeronautical
announced espionage arrests.
to-day.
the American
sation, the Communist newspaper Chamber of Commerce "Humanite," though banned since the beginning of the war, has been jappearing regularly in severat
French towns.
Mr N. L. Smith
resulted in a 25 per cent.edu Mr
to
in the end, stated Mr Wal;|
carrying of ships
produce
ter Nash, Acting Prime Muister, In
In Hospital
a speech to-day,
The Hon. Mr N. L. Smith, Colonial Mr Nash
emphasised the need for Secretary, has been admitted to the Memorial Hospital suffering icercased cheese production to reach War the goal of 100,000 tons for Britain from influenza. during the coming season.
His duties are being carried out by The change-over from butler pro- Mr T. Megarry and at the moment, duction to cheese was costing the no question arises of appointing an Government £350,000 for one season. Acting Colonial Secretary.
Local
Chinese
Press
On Axis Recognition
Indignation over Germany's and Italy's de jure recognition
The
of the bogus Wang Ching-wei regime was expressed by the local Chinese papers in their editorials this morning. opinton generally shared is that the move was calculated to in- duce Japan to strike at Soviet Russia in support of the present German invasion.
in China's favour, the puppet regime entitled If a lendlerette
"Sever will be wiped out at the same time,
Accept Challenge Relations with Germany and Italy!", the Ta Kung Pao" says that in the recognition
"Accept Germany's Challenge!" -is Japan's so-called "New order in the title of a leading article in the Enst Asia" following the conclusion "National Times" which declares the Triple. Alliance last -year, that severance of relations with the
of
de
Manchukuo andi
country
of Japan's aggression
Colonel John Jouett, President of the Chamber, said that these planes could convoy shipping from America to Britain.
of
The Boeing Organisation of Seattle al tho Douglas Corporation Santa Monica, California, and Vega of Burbank, California, have agreed on the to co-operative production Boeing B-17.
FIFTH COLUMN IN FRANCE
With these words, Sir Akbar recent Hydari, President of the Council of the Nizam's Government, opened the down by the Hyderabad Squadron.
Sir flydark said "Never in our
been closer history have we
to danger such us that which now threatens our most cherished ideals and aspirations. "Each anno we subscribe, each man who offers himself for military ser
ja or for work in the factories
Air Training Scheme
vice or
a contribution to the defence of our motherland. It is also an assurance
of the future: It will not only help Well Ahead Of. Schedule
to defeat the enemy outside our gates, LONDON, July 1 (Reuter) -Major but it will gain our men, strengthen
C. G. Power, the Canadian Altour sinews and reconstruct and ex-
industries.
Minister, who has arrived in Eng-i pand how the peoples of Britain
per
"It will
tand from Canada, told a press con- ference in London to-day that the and the world that in the war against we honoured our Empire Air Training Scheme was treachery
sovereign's pledge of over a hundred well ahead of sched
Major Power added that about 80 years ago and proved the value of
"cent of LONDON, July 1 (Reuter).-"Our
of the original plan was our faithful alliance."
Fifth Mahratta French people working in the factori-now in operation. There were about es are not the least angry with the R. 115 training units,
SIMLA, July 1 (Reuter)-The AF. for bombing the plants-they From seven to ten per cent, of the Fifth Mahratta Light Infantry took a really invite it and hope to see the air crews were United States citizens prominent part in the fighting in blockade continued," said M. Henri and American civil pilots were being Eritrea, particularly in Keren, slates Hauck, Labour Adviser to General de used as instructors in bombing and a Press note. At Ummhaager they Gaulle. speaking at Shefeld,
participated in a little campaign all The output of pilots was up to of their own, following up the se
and garrison
capturing expectations and there was no short-treating age of ser object of Major Power's
of air crew recruits,
prisoners and equipment.
Up to date the Regiment has co-
M. Hauck explained that these people had to work for the Germans but inwardly they felt that they
would rather starve now and be free
gunnery.
The
later than starye for the rest of their mission, which will last about two ceived one bar, to a D.S.O. award. lives.
weeks, is to discuss with Sir Archi- four M.C.. five 1.0.M.'s and two Though France seemed to be cut of bald Sinclair, the British Air Minis- 1.D.S.M.'s. the war, she had a better Fifthter, administrative problema orlsing| Column than Hitler's "Underground" from the joint air training plans for activities were growing dully and Canada and Britain. sabotage was being carried on in factories.
H.K. OFFICERS HONOURED.
Governor Of Barbados
Lived In Peril
In Nanking
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King Spends Dominion
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Canadians
LONDON, July 1 (British Wireless). The King spent Dominion Day with Canadian regiments stationed in southern England and presented colours to the New Brunswick and Al- berta Regiments. Many distinguished Canadians watched the ceremony, including Mr Vincent Massey, Viscount Bennett and a number of Canadian. Staff Officers.
After working under the nose of the Japanese in Nanking for over
In presenting the colours, the King, are also perpetuated in the colours I a year and in constant danger, Mr LONDON, July 1 Two Hongkong military officers
(Reuter) Sir Chang Chro-chil, Chiet of the Muni said: To-day is Dominion Day and now present to you. I am very am very glad to be spending it proud to do so, for i know that you Kuomintang Headquarters Germany and Italy already display- Reich is the country participating in ours List, gazetted on July 1.
way to appear in the King's Birthday Hon-Henry Gratton Bushe, legal adviser
to the Dominions Office and Colonial elpal
among my Canadian troops. Many of will ever hold, them safe and will you perhaps have never before been sustain the great ideals of which they ed an antagonistic attitude toward deal with a
in the Far East.
route to Chungking to submit a re Brigadier J. T. W. Reeve, D.so, Oflec, has been appointed Governor there, has arrived in Hongkong en China. Their
"I wish you one and all all the best jure recognition of the Wang regime at the present
You will all, I know, be thinking of Beiling the German slep, the Commander of the Hongkong Infan of Barbados,
He will succeed Sir John Wadding-port on his netivities to the Centrnt out of Canada on your national day are the outward symbols. made a Commander is
In an interview with the Central those near and dear to you whom of good luck," His Majesty then took Lake
have left at home. With all my the salute at the march-past--- you are determined to
a hostile to hold out against more than 1,000,- of the Most
News
be shed an interesting light on
hope that it may
it may not be long to on a 5,000-11 British Empire (C.B.E.), while Lieut- or of Northern Rhodesia. stand vis-a-vis the Chinese nation.000 Japanese troops
Wong Ching-wel's recent visit Division Now Clear
front,
mere plece of paper giving Colonel If, de L. Panet, former Com- of the Royal Engineers,
Japan. He said that the purpose of before you are with them again.
"Meanwhile, remember Since the division of the Interna-reregnition to the bogus regime to mander
the visit was entirely economic. The tional comps is now clear, the paper threaten her will only prove to be a Hongkong, becomes an Omeer of the
Wang Ching-wel regime had issued whet and beat the enemy, you will he
ued wherever you may be called on to DR QUO TAI-CHI zame Order (O.B.E., Milliary Divi
borus notes to the amount of
ap-meet proximately $80,000,000 by the end defending your own homes as surely of May, exceeding the limit of $20,- os If you were fighting on the very
continuca, China should not hesitate e Pao' says that Germany's alon). any longer to take effective steps to recognition of the Wang Ching-wel
The "Lin cope with the altuation, and the re
Shanghai Shooting
call of the staffs of the Chinese Em- regime was aimed at inducing Japan bossies in Berlin and Rome as an- to enter the war with Soviet Russia.
belleves that Japan will not dare SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH nounced by the Ministry of Foreign
SHANGHAI, July 1 (UP) Affairs yesterday was but the first of to undertake the adventure lest she
should so to her doom. Most prob- Chinese gunman this event n series of steps, to be taken.
Criticising the de jure recognition, ably she will intensify her anti-Ited and seriously wounded Lu
declares that it will in no propaganda while accelerating the ching, 30, Chinese
the Japanese gendarmes. the unto the status of the Wang | disposal of the "China Campaign.”
The "Kung Sheung Daily News",
translator
Loan To Wang Ching-wei
heart
that
RECEIVES AMBASSADORS
CHUNGKING, July 2 (Central Quo Tal-chil new
1 SHANGHAI, July (Inter-000,000 set by the Japanese. The soll of New Brunswick or Alberta. lone national)- 300,000,000 yen loan Japanese expressed their unwilling. Your two regiments perpetuale no
n quarter of a century ago, went out Minister of Foreign Affairs, received shot by Japan to the Nanking regime is ness to continue their support. Hence less than seven battalions of the
to be secured by surtoms revenue, the Wang Ching-wel visited Japan to op- Canadian Expeditionary Force which Nows) De
that to win immortal fame under the in-Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr, M. Sch-salt gabelle, consolidated taxes and peal for further ald
for other levies.
Mr. Chang further disclosed
kine, and Mr Clarence E Gariss, Sir Arthur Currie, It la reported that the loan is to the Wang Ching-wel regine had spiring leadership of Lord Byng and Alexandre Semionovitch Fannouch
Ioafers, Home 200,000
British, Soviet and United States be paid in instalments through the organised
High Traditions Ching-wei regimo since it is known
Dank, which trampa and hoodlumns into a so-call-
"The traditions that established Ambassadors to China, separately to everyone that it was set up en says that Germany's recognition of Japanese controlled Hongkew area.
Klangs and Cheklang.
the high honour which was then won yesterday afternoon." tirely by Japanese militarists. China the Wang Ching-wel regime was The assailant fired threa shots, all Yokohama Specie
the Nanking regime. is af present having a final reckon-timed to induco Japan to launch her of which took effect, and then be handles also the customs surplus of ed army in the "occupied areas in
escoped. Ing with Japan and when this enda northern drive,
WAY
In The aliooting occurred
the