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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 15, 1941.
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Many Killed In Air Raid On Chungking
Special to the "Telegraph"
CHUNGKING, Aug. 14 (UP),~~~It was revealed to-day that many were killed in Wednesday's air raids when a demolition bomb blocked the entrance of a down-town dugout with a capa- city of 400 persons. An incendiary bomb tanded in the remain. Jug entrance Alling the dugout with fumes,
Three waves of Japanese "bombers totalling 117 planes subjected Chungking to a two- and-a-half-hour raid between 10.50 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to-day, again concentrating on the area between the Pruss Hostel and the city's west wall.
Eye witnesses on the Houth bank of the river confirm that no bombs Innded in the safety zone brea.
Twenty-three other planes bombed Haitanghi.
Raids Easing Off CHUNGKING, Aug. 14 (Reuter).— After rix days and night of inten~ sive serial bombing of Chungking. the Japanese nerial offensive ap peared to be ensing off somewhat to- day.
Exchange At A Glance
BELLING
T.T. London Detaand London TT. Shinghal T.T. Singapore Japan
U.S.A.
T.T. Manila T.T. Batavia
T.T. Bangkok
TT Salon
TIT.
.1/2%
1/2%
405
.024
102% n.
.82%
2411
491%
.40%
140
100
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4 m/s L/C Lontim
1/31⁄2
4 m/s D/P London
1/3%
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
.253
A
4 m/s Erance
045
U.S. Cross rate in London 4,0215 U.S. Cross rate in N.Y,
No raid occurred during the night though two woves of 86 adreraft raided the western suburbs and #lsu the south bank of the Yangise t noon.
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Meanwhile Chfun to-day in serving "Chinere Air Force Day. new campaign has been innebed to raise funds inning Chinese bath here and overara, for the purchase of air- craft for the Chinese Air Force. The day is designated as "Air Force Day" In cununiemoration of the first Japan- formation of heavy bombers
ose
which was practically wiped out by Chinese fighters.
During the pet four years, the Chinese
claim that 2.054 Japanese aeroplanes have been shot down or destroyed on the ground whitle 2,650) Japanese plemen have been either killed or taken prisoner.
The Chinese Air Force was or-! ganised only a few years before thei outbreak of Sino-Japanese hostilities In-1937.
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PEACEFUL WAR—Pastoral setting of middle Tonnesson contrasts with grim instrument of war, in this picture from rocent war games in Tonnesson mountains. This is 155 mm. howitzer and crow wearing gas masks making grimness more pronounced. Note ancient rail fonco.
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Knox Warns Of Armed MACKINTOSH'S LTD. World If
MEN'S WEAR
If Hitler Wins SPECIALISTS
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Renter).-"The American people should demand thint we keep the jump on Hiller-jump on him VICHY, Aug. 14 (Reuter), first where there is any doubt about it" declares Colonel Knox, Admiral Darlan, in an Order of United States Secretary for the Navy, in an article in the cur- the Day addressed to the armed rent issue of "Collier's" magazine. forces, expressed, pride in the great honour of his new position of Navy Planes and continues contend that both battleships and
The article is entitled "Hands troversy. in control of all French armed forces which Marshal Petain hadNaval and military intelligence planes are superior and properly estimated that if Hitler wins they are invincible each In its own used as co-ordinated force at sea entrusted to him.
All could count, he said, on his Europe and Britain, his ship-reaun und in its close relation to determination, impartiality and his building capacity will be four the other."
Buddhists Pray For of Justice and his affection. times ours at least.
Peace
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”, BANGKOK, Aug. 14 (UP).—
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Admiral Darlan said that he knew; that he could count on the devotion of all to the cause of France so nobly defended by Marshal Petain.
New Regime
same
In addition, all Europe will then become Hitler's, aircraft. tactory, would then be fn his power to build a sea and air navy bluger than our: own-bigger than anything we have planned.
"But we have the jump on Hitler-
"Our naval commanders
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Second Anniversary
A Foreign Office communique LONDON, Aug. 14 (Router).- BOMBAY, Aug. 14 (Reuter), Issued to-day denied that Admiral Darian, in a broadcast from
The war is a long way from grant was offered to the Thathy, called for full support for the in ships and ship-based planes, in
new constitutional regime.
the 'know how of training and mest being over yet," said Lord Lin- Premier for United States milit- lithgow, Viceroy of India, ad-ary aid in exchange for the ab-feat must not lead us to despair but
Take can now be re-börn. Det the bigh morale and dressing a mass rally of A.R.P. andonment of her pro-Japanese have to nuke full use of the coun- planes, Colonel Knox revealed that ber 7, being the Sunday following
of our personnel. to meditation, That meditation will
LONDON, Aug. 14 (Reuter)-His Arguing for naval control of navy Majesty desires that Sunday, Septem- workers here to-day.
policy. The communique added "Even when the war
try's national reserve
said, le
an American naval observer that there were "no grounds for Admiral Darlan added that all the aboard the United States' built Cata-break of war, should be observed a was the second anniversary of the out- turn in our favour, we shall have
such an offer." long and rough passage before us, for
three armed forces would have the lina alreraft which spotted the notional of Thailand is politically friendly Fatherland, courage and discipline."ous report of our naval observers has we have got to make a good jub of
Blogan, namely "Honour, the Dismarck, adding
that.
day the "unanini
prayer. The Archbishop of Canterbury, It this time"
Warning against complacency, Lord conversations concerned the pro- affect the morale of the men whose air arm must have planes developed year of the war begins, while there. (with all other nations and the The defent of the nation could not been, that to be effective the naval Speaking of the wide response to the King's request, said: "As the third Linlithgow said that So far India motion of a better understund-heroism even the enemy had acknow-by the navy for naval uses, planes is much for which we have reason was untouched by hostile aircraft,
ledged t To-morrow the
ing. war may be at our gates. This is an all-in war and
men with naval training. Prayers For Peace
In the meantime, Increasing signs| the front is in the homes of each of
to remember in prayer the armies BANGKOK,*Aug. 14 (UP).-Loof unrest are reported to have fol-.
Reason For Reverses" us," arded the Viceroy, who was commentators state that repeatedly lowed Marshal Petain's broadcast. England's early failure to develop an
"Our observers expressed belief in resistance to the military might of and people of Russia in their heroic supporting the Governor of Bombay's for the past corisecutive three nights. Trains bringing soldiers from Syria Independent powerful naval air arm anxieties which are rising in the
Germany and
and the new and grave appeal for 20,000 additional ARP a peace message has been sounded are reported to have been stoned and has been primarily responsible for Near and Far East. We know not
Bude to "the spirit advocated by the men boo-ed.
nearly every The Government have prohibited Britain so far in the war at sen." coming. Pray we,
reverse suffered by what trials or dangers moy be They asserted that the Government the flying of the American flag be-
therefore, for contemplated submitting a peace pro cause it causes anti-Vichy demons- the battleship-plane superiority con-to overcome them."
Colonet Knox takes no stand on courage to meet them and for strength posal to the countries concerned. trations. Being
a small country, Thailand meet with utter fallure," but cautioned that should the
workers.
Oil Leaves U.S. For Reds To-day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Reuter).they caut
The Defence Petroleum Co-ording-foundation-of-pearo-be-shaken,-its- tor, Mr Iarold-Tekes, announced that the first shipment of aviation use will arise from external affairs. petrol to fussia aboard on American berati those who offend over 500 They added that Buddha's curse wi tanker would leave Los Angeles for Buddhists, Vladivostok today, dyhig the United States Blog.
New Thai Minister
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (UP) S'hai War Anniversary The White House to-day nominated
Fund Drive
Me Willya Peck, Counsellor of the Lb to last evening more than United States Embassy at Pelping to NC$190,000 had been raised by the become Minister to Thailand.. Gold and Silver Exchange in the funt campaign started on August 13 observance of the fourth anniver- sary of the
"Central Nghal hostilities, says |
A check-up of the donation box at
[cently, Närvik, and re-flown by expert pilots who are navy, to give thanks, there is a special cau
Auchinleck's Secret Trip
LONDON, Aug. 14 (Reuter).
-It is now possible to state that
Commander-in-Chief in the
Vichy's Bad
.
Faith In Syria:
Soldiers Flock To Allies
U. S. Supplies AUSTRALIAN WAR Wilson has been obliged to pro-many thousands more Vichytles will
To China CONFERENCES test specifically against
CHUNGKING, Aug. 14 (Reuter).
arc
General Sir Claude Auchinleck, the Armistice Convention by Vichyites in Syrin, it is learned CAIRO, Aug, 14 (Reuter).-Following further breaches of Middle East, has been in London in Cairo that the Allies are now in a
position to take 'such recently and is now back at his action as they think necessary to ensure a free choice by Vichy headquarters.
troops as Article 8 of the Armistice provides.
General Sir Henry Maitland Altogether it is safe to say that.
three come over, in the next few days. breaches of the Sun Company yesterday showed
the Convention,
Liberal Government Meanwhile the Free French that about NCS5.000 was collected.The United States is sending 800,--The Advisory War Council was in
MELBOURNE, Aug, 14 (Reuter), namely; Constlerable
(1) General Dentz denounced as Syrians and the Lebanese are being showing a liberal spirit towards the Amounts were collected
000 tons of supplies to China as part. Session departmental of the American Aid to China pro-lleial statement has
throughout the day. No deserters those who opted for Free included in the administration of the stores.
been issued France: (2) The families and but country. A civil aviation school for |gramme, it is stated here.
but it is understood that the position age of many who waited for Americi transport experts return- in the Far East and other
inter-chance to opt were summarily restarted and many are joining it.
the Syrians and Lebanese has been cd here to-day after surveying national developments were dis-moved to ports of embarkation; (3) transport To Fundamentals
On the Burma Road. cussed at length.
Vichy authorities
country is linked to the steri They declared that the present
It is belleved that the question of quantity of war sold a considerable | ing blog which should facilitate an WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Reuter). tonnage over the Road
civilians be Mr R. G. Menzies going to London after the Convention was signed.
economie recovery. Mr Cordell Hull, United States doubled or even trebled.
was raised but that it was felt that
These
No British Ambition Secretary of State, described the
improprieties are, of course, quite distinct from the bad faith for Roosevelt-Churchill declaration as n
CAIRO, Aug. 14 (Reuter).-Letters which General Dentz and 34 officers exchanged by Mr Oliver Lyttelton. "statement of barle principles and
The Wat Cabinet and the
fullure detained. This consisted of per-Minister of State, and General de fundamental idens of polletes that are
Cabinet are both to meet in Sydney | mitting British prisoners to be sent Gaulle dated August universal in their practical applien-
on Tuesday,
from Syrlaso:ne even
in other
Cordell Hull Down..
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Belgian Comment
On Declaration
in decision was one that should pro- perly be left to Parilament.
CYPRUS TOWN IS RAIDED
CYPRUS,
In
war materials to
Obstructions
Into
Axis
The
and published Bonito to
LONDON, Aug. 14. (Reuter).-The
hands-while negotiations were pro-ty, re-affirm Anglo-French de- ทอง they have been joint
termination to give independence to generally accepted by all clvilised was warmly welcomed In
Anglo-American
reeding. declaration
Syria and Lebanon whilst underlining nations
and they were being strongly circles in the British capital, accord- Belgian
British recognition of France's pre-. supported until certain
addition there bave
been eminent place countries ing to a Belgian news agency. Bel- decided to launch a universal move-klans praise it both for the prin
In those countries. numerous instances of Vichy obz Mr Lyttelton's letter states: "Bri- ment to destroy the whole structure ciples which it enuncintes and for (Reuter). A towns in the vicinity of by gendarmes and the authorities no interest in Syria and Lebanon
struction-for example, 60 soldiers tain NICOSIA. of civilisca relations between nations the proof it gives the world of Anglo-
recognises France's pre-eminent Aug. 14 cming over at Tripoli were arrested place in countries. Britain has and to establish a system of rule over American unity of purpose-and that
the south coast, was twice bombed hod to arrest the gendarmes in order except to win the war. peoples who would be conquered, of the nations which, fight for the by the enemy this morning. There to get the 50 soldiers free.
Both Free based on barbarisin and savagery, cause of liberty in their pursuit of
and Britain have pledged the France and That Interruption is still going on." war to find an organisation of peace.available.
were a few casualties and a little Up to a week ago, several thou- independence of Syria and Lebanon. damage but details ure not yet sand Vielty troops had rallied to the When this essential step is taken
Allies and since then as many as without prejudled to it wo freely 60 officers have come over in a single admit. that France should have a
Months ago, Vichy organised a
predominant position in Syria and spreial command of shock troops to over any other European
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It is authoritatively understood that NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Reuter).- troops were sent from France but Free France will be the first to con- Mr Edwin Pauley left here by Clip-now many of them have railed to clude a per to-day for Britain and Russia on the Allies.
Lebanon. "government business concerning
oll transportation."
Mr Paules stated that he repre- senied President Roosevelt, Mr Harry Hopkins (supervisor of the Lense Lend programme) and Mr Harold Ickes, the Defence Petroleum Co- Ordinator.
oll.
Mr Ickes, speaking at a press con- ference, sold that Mr Pauley was visiting London to study. the situation in all its phases and the British rationing programme:
Lord Willingdon
LONDON, Aug. 14 (Reuter)The nahes of Lord Willingdon will be buried in Westminster Abbey, it was officially announced to-day.
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