1940-01-04 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL; JANUARY 4, 1940.

MONTEVIDEO GIVES ROUSING BRITISH RECEPTION TO H.M.S. AJAX: ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS

Montevideo, To-day.

NEW VOTES

DEFENCE

AN EXTREMELY WARM welcome was given to

H.M.S. Ajax, one of the three British cruisers FOR U.S. which defeated the Graf Spee, when she arrived bere yesterday on a 48-hour courtesy visit. The Ajax fired a salvo when she was two miles out of port, and this was returned by the Montevideo Marine Arsenal. Two official tugs then led her to a berth vacated by the cruiser Uruguay, while asked Congress to appro- ships sounded their sirens and a crowd of thou-priate immediately $271,999,523 in order to safe- sands of Uruguayans and members of the Bri-guard America's neutrality tish Colony cheered themselves hoarse.

Observers state that the Ajax shows] no traces of her battle with the Graf Spee, whose battered hulk she passed on her way into Montevideo.

The large crowds broke through the police cordons time and again.

to Uruguay British Minister

The and

members of the Legation staff went on Sir board to receive Rear-Admiral Henry Harwood and his officers.

people were kept back by cordon and the police had to restrain 2. crowd which sought to rush the gangway.

After the cruiser had moored, Ar- gentine authorities went on board.

of entertain- A heavy programme ments has been provided for the of

leers and men.

CAPT. PARRY'S TRIBUTE Captain Parry, in an interview, ex- of the magnifi- pressed appreciation cent reception.

was

POLO CLUB PARTY Yesterday, 200 men of the crew went out to the Polo Club for a picnic as

He paid a tribute to the manner in the guests of the Pro-Ally Committee

which Rear-Admiral Harwood con- and another 200 will be similarly en-

ducted the action against Admiral tertained, to-day.

Rear-Admiral Sir Henry Harwood | Graf Spee by concentrating his ships and his officers are the guests of the at exactly the right time and place, by British Legation and will be enter-attacking as soon as Graf Spec tained by the Pro-Ally Committee to- sighted and by giving orders so un- mistakeable that though Achilles had day.

the squadron only two days joined before the action, Captain Parry knew to do if they met exactly what the Graf Spee.

Captain Parry added that the New Zealanders behaved magnificently in the battle.-Reuter.

It is reported that H.M.S. Achilles, another of the three ships in the Graf Spee battle, is now on her way up the River Plate to pay a similar courtesy visit to Buenos Aires and the Argen- tine Republic. -Reuter.

ACHILLES GETS "ROARING" WELCOME

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Buenos Aires, To-day. A roaring welcome was given British cruiser Achilles, one of victors_in_the_naval battle against the Admiral Graf Spec, on arrival here yesterday on a courtesy visit.

Crowds lined the wharves and cheered lustily; thousands of

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JAPANESE APPROACH

TO EGYPT

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Cairo, To-day. Representatives of the Japanese Government have approached Egypt with a view to conclusion of a pact of friendship between the two countries.

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Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt has

PLANE FORCED DOWN

London, To-day.

The Air Ministry announces that a British meroplane was for- cad down in Belglum after being attacked by three German, fight- ers while engaged in reconnals- sance over Germany.

One member of the crew was killed and two slightly injured. ---Reuter.

TECHNICAL “MIGHT”

and strengthen national de- OF RED ARMY

fence.

The request was made in a letter to Mr. Bankhead, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

President Roosevelt explains that the appropriation would supplement funds previously made available for the Departments of War, Navy and Justice and the Coastguards for the current fiscal year ending on June 30, 1940. Reuter.

ORDERS FOR SHIPS IN HONG KONG

WHILE HONG KONG’S TWO LEADING DOCK COMPANIES ARE NOT PREPARED ΤΟ COMMIT THEMSELVES TO ANY DEFINITE STATEMENT IN THE MATTER, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT IMPOR- TANT SHIP-BUILDING ORDERS ARE TO BE GIVEN TO THE CO- LONY SHORTLY, ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.

"It is quite possible," was the only comment obtainable in official quar- ters.

Reports have it, however, that both dock companies are likely to receive orders, limited only in number by their ability to obtain the necessary

raw materials.

It is understood that the ships are likely to conform to a standard pattern, with a gross tonnage of between 4,000 and 5,000 tons.

EMPIRE'S WAR EFFORT

Paris, To-day.

The British Empire's con-

MOSCOW, TO-DAY. "FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES IN INVENTING AND DESIGNING NEW HIGHLY IMPORTANT MO- DELS OF RED ARMY ARMAMENT,” VASSILI DEGTYAREV HAS BEEN AWARDED THE TITLE OF HERO OF SOCIALIST LABOUR, THE OR- DER OF LENIN AND 50,000 ROUBLES.

The newspaper "Izvestia” remarks that Degtyarev's inventions have been of the greatest importance, enhancing the technical might of the Red Army. Infantry, aviation and tank troops, says the journal, have received arma- ments in no way inferior, .and in best Some respects surpassing, the foreign models. Reuter.

PLAN TO ORGANISE THE PEACE

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

New York, To-day. A“Committee-for-the-Study-and has been Organisation of Peace" formed here under the chairmanship of Mr. James Thomson Shotwell, member of the American Delegation to the Versailles Peace Conference in 1919.

The Committee will consist of 50 and will experts in foreign policy study means of establishing a for durable world peace when present war is over.

basis

the

Radio talks and lectures will in- form the public of the Committee's activities Havas.

FALL OF

certed war effort is warmly YINGTAK

praised by a contributor to

"Le Matin."

French troops watching the Rhine,

Shiukwan, To-day.

he says, receive with deep satisfaction It is now officially admitted the steady growing-up beside them of that Yungyun has fallen to

a British Army which also counts its soldiers by the million.

the Japanese.

The "contemptible little army" has Yingtak was taken yesterday after- once again became a great army in noon, the Chinese withdrawing in an a very short time, and Frenchmen orderly manner whilst fighting an ef- could not praise too highly their fective rearguard action. Losses on the British friends for not delaying a Chinese side are said to be small. single day in their efforts towards the The Japanese are now making a de- triumph of their joint task.-Reuter.termined drive towards Shiukwan.

MR. FRANK MURPHY FOR US. SUPREME COURT

the

Washington, To-day.

It is learned on high authority Attorney-General, Mr.

citor

ckson,

The Chinese, are, however, making every preparation to defend the city.

Our Own Correspondent.

TURKEY'S FOREIGN POLICY APPROVED

Ankara, To-day.

Turkey's foreign policy was ・・ ap- proved by meeting of the People's

Minister hour