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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1941. 日八初月七
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Stalin's Son DNIEPROPETROVSK'S
a Prisoner?
According to the Nax capilon attached to this radio picture from Berlin, the batless man in the centre of the group is Jacob Stalin, son of the Russlanı Pre- mler, who, It is clalined, was captured by Germanin ЛЕДГ Losno in Russla. Scene In a
Nazi prison camp.
LOSS A BITTER BLOW: HANGOE ENDANGERED
Soviet Advance Into Iran Continues towards Capital
MOSCOW, Aug. 29 (Reuter).—News of the Iranian decision not to oppose the further entry of British and Soviet troops is published here in a message from London but in any case there has been no indication in messages printed here from Iran of any opposition to the Soviet advance.
The decision will naturally be welcomed here as it makes casier
VON PAPEN the carrying out of the purpose
ILL
Must Leave Turkey
ANKARA, Aug. 29 (Reuter).
-It is understood
I
it
It is thought here that
that
the
YOU
real
for which the Soviet troops entered Iran, namely to remove the danger to Iran and to-the- Soviet of German machinations.
The Russian forces methodically
continued to advance throughout yesterday and late night messages
MENZIES STILL IN CABINET
stated that progress was continulag As Defence Minister
The points which the Soviet forces renched include Urmia, the
Dave
The
Papen has asked to see the place between the western SYDNEY, Aug. 29 (Renter). sident of Turkey to present him shore of Lake Urmia and the Turkish-The former Prime Minister, "with a replica of Turkish border; Marachch, close to the east-Mr. R. G. Menzies, remains a Gern shore of the Lake and some 50 in the Commonwealth: Cabinet -museum picce made by
miles to the south of Dakhargan, man."
which was renched on the precedings Defence Minister. The only iday
change made in the existing reason van Papen asked to see the road between these two points Cabinel is the substitution of skirted round the base the Mr A. W. Fadden for Mr Menzies President was to endeavour to offset 12,000-feet Kühisahand Mountain. the impression created by the recup- tion of the British Ambassador, Sir by the Soviet forces is Miankh,
Another important point reached as Prime Minister.
Mr Fadden retains his former Hughe Knatchbull-Hugersen, yester-which represents further considerable post of Treasurer · and day and it is regarded as singularly progress along the road leading even- Menzies retains that of Minister fortunate that von Papen happened tually to Teheran.
of Defence which he held in his own Cabinet.
of
MOSCOW, Aug. 29 (Reuter)-The Soviet admission that Dniepropetrovsk has been aban doned to the Germans has hardened the bitter- ness here against the enemy as the town has stood for so much of what Russia has achieved in indus- trial progress.
To millions of Russians the blown-up factories and the ruined Dnieper Dam-the source of their power- meant the removal of the Russians' chance of increased material comfort in future years when the war danger is removed and the country returns to economy.
Dniepropetrovak has not been given up without a struggle. The end of the battle for the right bank of the Dnieper elbow needs to be regarded in the light| of the whole action in Southern Ukraine,
Nazis Slowed Down
It is now about a fortnight since news canie of the fall of Kirovograd and soon afterwards the fall of; Krivorog. It took the Germans the same period, namely a fortnight, to wrest from, the Soviet troops a fur- ther strip of territory of about 90 miles broad in the cook of the Dnieper.
This time factor in f disproves the extravagant Germ a claims of a fortnight go that the main body of Marshal Budenny's forces in the
sur-
southern Ukraine were either sur rounded or broken up and no longer capable of fighting as organised units. is clear that large proportion of them had ample time to withdraw across the Dnieper and establish themselves firmly on the left bank.
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Offensive
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
CHUNGKING, Aug. 25 (UP)—A Military Council communiqué states that the Chinese armies in Fuklen, Cheklang, Klangsl, Klangsu and Anhwel launched general counter offensive on August 25 surprising the Japanese garrisons in the key cities of all five provinces.
a
It is claimed that the Japanese were thrown into disorder and lost a total of 2,800 men during the two days fighting. It is alleged that the Japanese used gas near Nanchang in an effort to stem the Chinese move- ments: The most severe fighting occurred in the vicinity of Foochow and Nanchang,
The communique also states that the Chinese have recaptured four important cilles and have entered Wuking, Yulang and Fuyang along the Nanking- Hangehow highway.
Press Reaction To Konoye's Gesture
Special to the "Telegraph”.
newspapera
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UP).—The morning to-day minimised the Importance of the projected conversations between President Roosevelt and the Japanese Ambassador, Ad- miral Nomura, as well as the recent Japanese protests regarding the shipment of United States oil to Vladivostok.
The "New York Times" said, "There is but one possible deci-
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Chungking Peace
Term For Japan
Five Prerequisites
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
CHUNGKING, Aug. 29 (UP), The Chungking army's newspaper "Sao Tang Pao" to-day set out the prerequisites for any peace conversations in the Far East.
Firstly, Japan must with- draw her troops completely from China, including Man. *churin, Hainan Island and the
Paracels.
Secondly, Japanese troops must be withdrawn from Indo-China.
Thirdly, there must bo demilitarisation of the Japan- ese mandated islands in the Pacific.
Fourthly, the creation of a responsible Government for Japan.
Fifthly, Japan must declare the abolition of her contia- ental policy, the new order for a greater East Asia, and support the Nine-Power Treaty ay well
the Churchill-Roosevelt declara-
tion.
KONOYE'S on regarding the tankers that out carrying out the first three
MESSAGE TO F. D. R.
The paper observed that with- are already on their way to items, Japanese troops would be Russia. To recall them unider
threaten the
any threat by Japan would be constantly in a position to an act of unthinkable timidity China and British and American Soviet Union, and weakness.
possessions in the south scas. Hence, unless Japan agreed to those first three points, peace talks would be a waste of time.
nny Warning
"If Japan sues Same Aims Repeated against the safe passage of these Hangor Threatened
vessels or takes any hostile act to TOKYO, Aug. 29 (Reuter).wards them, it can only be because LONDON, Aug. 20 (Reuter).The The first indication regarding sis deliberately determined to take Germans make impressive claims the nature of Prince Konoye's despair to her people."
steps which must, in the end, mean while the -Russians arc committal..
non-
message to President Roosevelt More Dramatic Than Important Negro Admits
1 Tallinn has been captured as was given by the Japanese | seems possible it represents a con- official news agency to-day. siderale if local loss to the Russians.
The Herald Tribune" said that Prince Konaye's message to President
TURN to Page 2, Column Fivo. The agency says that the Roosevelt "is a dramatic gesture but nicasage transmitted Japan's it is probably more drumatle than basic convictions regarding the Cabinet's position is undoubtedly as
important. The
Japanese present outstanding issues affecting the difficult with the frustrated militar- situation in the Pacific Ocean. Ists clamouring fue deflant action, as The agency report does not go into the Japanese inliary and economic details but well-informed quarters
position is now desperate. here are of the opinion that Japan
"But there is no reason whatever
Laval's Condition
Latest
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Committing 7 Murders
Sex Crimes Solved
SHIPPING ATTACKED
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 Successes Scored alms of the disposal of the China why this should elfelt any sympathy (UP). The police to-day an- Affair and the establishment of TURN to Page 2, Column Four nounced that a series of con- By Fleet Air Arm Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity
fessions made by Jurvis Roose- sphere with the ultimate objective of
velt Catoe, 35, a negro servant During Wednesday night air message was transmitted as the result
CAIRO, Aug. 29 (Reuter)-permanent peace in the Pacife.
It to said that Princo Konuye's
and former undertaker's assist- craft of the Fleet Air Arm ut of the German-Soviet war,
ant, have solved the wave of sex tacked a convoy of four mer-
erimes in the capital which re- Roosevelt's Silence destroyers in the Mediterranean,-President Roosevelt at his press "United Press" received a telephone women clerks to beware of Mrchant vessels escorted by four
Mrs cently caused WASHINGTON, Aug, 20 (Reuter).
Eleanor VICHY, Aug. 20 (UP)-The Roosevelt to warn thousands of says an R.A.F. communique fo-conference to-day declined to cum- message from Versailles at. 9 p.m. day.
his meeting with Admiral | saying that a new X-ray would be stranglers, Nomura, the Japanese Ambassador, made of M. Laval following a con- and after a number of explosions when he would see the Ambassador
They said that Catoe has thus for One ship was hit by bombers saying that it was not determined sultation of the doctors this evening. admitted seven murders Including had occurred
"Surgically, the situation is ex- the killing of two pretty Government on board, the rain or when he would answer cellent. Laval's condition is as good clerits, one New York matron and vessel was seen to be on fire.
Prince Konoye's message.
as can be expected. There is no four negro women, and they are of The second anniversary of the war anxiety-and no immediate danger of the opinion that he is gulity for more Medium bombers of the R.A.F. at- Is approaching and the President haemorrhages which wholly censed murders. They are continuing their tacked two enemy vessels in the reminded reporters that he is making Thursday night. There is no infec- questioning regarding crimes dating Central Mediterranean yesterday and speech on Monday, Newspaper- tion. obtained hits on cach. One ship, mei conskler this sufficient intima
M. Dent's condition lo grave," Back to 1934; which was emitting smoke from its tion that President Rousevelt might hold, stopped and was seen to be review the war situation then. down by the stern.
Air Fudden indicates, however, that
to have a replica.
Turks Pleased Von Papen is suffering from stone ANKARA, Aug. 29 (Reuter).- in the thingy and the Germans now with the news that the Iran Gov- admit that he is leaving shortly for ernment have ordered the cessation an extensive Cabinet re-shuffle is treatment and a possible operations of all resistance, Turks are of the possible after the Budget has been
opinion that the incident is finished (dealt with next montlı.
Vienna..
This has given rise to reports that a new Ambassador will be appointed, probably one of the younger Party
members.
for which they are pleased.
Moreover, the British occupation
ensures yet another of Turkey's sup-
TURN to Pago 2, Column Five Mine Explodes
At Castle
Sickly Axis Imitation Of Atlantic Meeting
•
Peak
1
Bombs went right through the decks of the other vessel.
In Iran, up to the cessation of hostilities full air support was given
House Slightly Damaged operations carried out by our land
by the R.A.F. to the successful
Mr J. H. Ruttonjec's residence forces.
Over Libya
the
ment
upon
.
ROOSEVELT
TO SPEAK
20
Americans Appointed To Unify Allied Economies
In addition to taking over Mr also attempt to lie up British produc Horriman's duties, Mr Biggers would on problems more closely with those of the United States.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (Reuter).-President Roosevelt dis- SPECIAL TO THE ""TELCORAPH" LONDON, Aug. 29 (Reuter),—News of a meeting between at Castle Peak was slightly
closed to-day that he intends to appoint Mr Averell Harriman In Libya. heavy-bombers of damaged by shrapnel and water R.A.F. carried out an attack on Hitler and Mussolini is given by the official German news agency
WASHINGTON," - Aug. the
to head the American delegation which is going to Moscow to.. in the following announcement from the Fuehrer's Headguar-
yesterday when amine ex harbour of Benghazi during Wednes (UP)-President Roosevelt to consider the problems of aid for Russin in accordance with the tors:
ploded about 12.30 p.m. near the day night A number of fires were day hinted that he will make an
| decision reached during the recont conference with Mr Winston result from this victory would re- 12-mile bench, raising a. spout started at the base of the outer more important statement "The Fachrer and Il Duce had move as for as possible the causes of water about 300 feet high Force heavily attacked enemy dumps national
Bombers of the South African Air
on inter-Churchill.
| unt that it ought to be filled at all' a meeting at the Fuehrer's which in the past had given rise to
affairs during his · He added that the delegation| timeå," which went right over the and Headquarters in the period from European, wars.
and a large number of bombs were Labour Day "broadcast next will probably contain about six house.. August 25 to August 29. In tho
seen to fall on targets. Our aircraft Monday.
members and other names are Hitler and Mussolini, who were A number of windows were also attacked enemy barrack blocks conversations which took place accompanied by their army and
It is believed that this mry affo! likely to be announced in a few of the near Homs, completely demolishing the first inkling of the President's days. broken by the force at the Fuchrer's Headquarters points on the eastern front and in-wator; while furniture in the political chiefs, visited importunt
one building. for the Northern and Southern spected one of the Italian positions rooms were saturated. Pieces number of offensive patrols through-bassador.
Our fighters carried out a large Admiral Nomura, the Japanese Ambeen described as
reaction to Thursday's meeting with Regarding Mr. Harriman,, who has fronts, all military and political engaged in
the American the fighting against of shrapnel about three inches out yesterday. questions bearing on the develop Bolshevism. When they visited the in diameter, together with rocks,
Lend-Lease "expediter to Britain, From all these operations, our alr-
The President admitted that fur-President Roosevelt wild he was sent mont and duration of the war by General ven Runstedt, anys the stones etc., were strewn over the craft returned safely.
ther conversations would undoubted-to London chiefly to handle shipping were thoroughly discussed. announcement, which adds that houso and grounds, causing con-
ly occur but that so for no date has problems in rotting ald to nations been fixed. He added that he would resisting nggression. The problem
the Ambassador delivered.
production and supplies of all kinds and he felt the need for another "trouble shooter."
southern front, they were welcomed
"Questions were examined in the ness from accompanying II Duce.
Count Cinno was prevented by sick-siderable damage to the garden, Ten Nazi Fighters reply to Prince Konoye's letter which hnd now been enlarged to Include
spirit of close .comradeship and common destiny.. which marks the relations:" between the two Axis
Fervid Days
A curious incident after the ex- Destroyed By R.A.F.
plants and flowers.
plosion was the fact that all of the Powers. The talka wero permeated LONDON, Aug. 20 (Reuter) plastering outside
LONDON, Aug. 20 (Reuter) — by the unalterable will of the two Rome Radio states to-night that some inside,
the house, and learned in London that 10 enemy became black, due fighters wore, destroyed by our fight- peoples and their leaders to continue Mussolinil on his return to Italy possibly to the chemicals or acid from ers: during a series of offensive the war, to a victorious end.”. sent the following telegraph to the the mine, ****The announcement added that the Fushrods "The fervid days passed No estimate as to the amount ofen of our fighters are missing but
operations to-day, y bitecore new European Order which would TURN-tó Page-2, Column. Four damage caused has yet been made the pilot of one is site.
Mr. Biggers had already received instructions to proceed to London this purpose and Mr Harriman would return to London fater, the President revealed.
Wishful Thinking ROME, Aus 29 (UP) The inerping "newspapers generally re- ported that it Moscow conference of the Allies has been postponed. Prof. L. T. Ride
The Popolo di Roma" states, "It - Important Job
1s significant, that the request for a of the University of Hongkong, has John D. Biggers, now Director of self. Due to the evermore critical
Prof. L. T. Ride, Macs, Llc... Pro
President Roosevelt added that Mr postponement came from Moscow it been added to the Register of Medical Production, will take over Mr Harri- military altuation, the Bovists and st Practitioners entitled to practise man's duties in London. The position impossible to foresee when or whate Medicine-In this Colony,
"In London, he said, "was no import- tech a conference could be held. RE